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About CPA Australia

Maria Villano, CPA 
Financial Controller, CPA Australia

CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies with a history of more than 137 years. Founded in 1886, we now have 173,431 members around the globe. Our core services to members include education, training, technical support and advocacy. Employees and members work together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to governments, regulators, standard setters, industries, academia and the general public. Our sphere of operations covers offices and representative offices in all states and territories of Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam.

Members (51% Female, 49% Male)

173,431

2022: 172,333

New members

9332

2022: 9812

Member retention (fully qualified)

97.6%

2022: 98.0%

Member satisfaction

6.87/10

2022: 7.08/10

Our vision

Lead the future of the global accounting profession and develop business professionals with tomorrow’s capabilities.

Our purpose

We’re partners for progress, strengthening trusted relationships with members and communities.

 

Governance and organisational structure

The Board of Directors is the governing body of CPA Australia. The Board independently and objectively assesses the organisation's decisions and oversees the performance and activities of management.

Members

  • Divisional Councils
  • Council of Presidents
  • Appointments Council

Members are governed by the professional requirements of
CPA Australia and the Constitution and By-Laws of the organisation. They elect divisional councillors, and, on behalf of members, through the Appointments Council, the Board.

Divisional Councils are Councils established under the
CPA Australia Constitution.

The Council of Presidents provides advice to the Board on strategic issues and opportunities with an emphasis on sharing the views and preferences of the members.

The Board and Board Committees

  • Audit, Risk and Compliance
  • Member Engagement and Culture
  • Education, Policy and Innovation
  • Nomination

The Board oversees the execution of the strategy and implements the whole Constitution having regard to corporations law.

Board Committees assist the Board in its decision-making and policy processes.

Advisory Committees

  • Professional Education
  • Public Practice
  • CPA Australia Best Practice

These Committees advise management on professional qualifications and public practice.

Compliance Panels

  • Disciplinary Panel
  • Professional Conduct Oversight Panel

Compliance Panels are created by the Board to review and evaluate the professional conduct of members.

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