Accreditation is the process whereby CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia recognise higher education degree programs that meet our entry requirements. The 2008 accreditation guidelines set out the objectives and procedures of the joint accreditation process for Australian higher education providers.

CPA Australia also accredits degree programs offered in countries other than Australia.

All institutions seeking accreditation should make an application to:

Accreditation team
CPA Australia
GPO Box 2820
Melbourne VIC 3001

Queries and submissions are also accepted via email at accreditation@cpaaustralia.com.au  

Taxation, auditing and assurance

CPA Australia will accept accreditation submissions for programs that do not include the core knowledge areas of taxation and / or auditing and assurance. However, students must still have the opportunity to study accredited courses in these areas through your institution.

Students can be advised that these core knowledge areas may be completed as part of their CPA Program studies.

Taxation and corporate law

CPA Australia no longer expects Australian Taxation and Australian Corporations Law to be included in all accredited programs. Accreditation submissions may include courses that cover other national taxation and corporate law frameworks, as a substitution for, or in addition to Australian focused courses.

Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

CPA Australia acknowledges the autonomy of higher education providers in granting credit transfer and / or recognition of prior learning in their own programs.

CPA Australia encourages higher education providers to refer to AQF implementation handbook, fourth edition, 2007 for further guidance.

Pass conceded grades policy

CPA Australia acknowledges the autonomy of higher education providers in granting conceded passes.

These policies will apply from Thursday 1 January 2009. Individuals seeking a reassessment of their qualifications should contact MAIS.Assessment@cpaaustralia.com.au