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Empowering 176,000+ finance, accounting and business professionals worldwide to unlock limitless potential. 🌏 WHAT IS A CPA?

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, industries, academia and the general public. Our Vision
Our goal is to partner with members, so they are prepared for today and tomorrow in a globally connected world

Our Purpose
We are partners for progress. Through trusted relationships we develop business professionals with tomorrow’s capabilities. A Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) is a finance, accounting and business professional with a specific qualification. Being a CPA is a mark of high professional competence. It indicates a soundness in depth, breadth and quality of accountancy knowledge. CPAs are highly respected by employers and members. It provides members with an internationally recognised qualification as well as the opportunity to complete specialist training and continuing professional development (CPD). To use the CPA designation, a member must:

- complete a degree or a postgraduate award recognised by CPA Australia
- complete the CPA Program, including three years of professional experience in finance, accounting or business
- undertake CPD activities each year
- comply to a strict code of conduct set by CPA Australia. To offer public accounting services, CPAs must also complete CPA Australia's Public Practice Program and hold a Public Practice Certificate in accordance with the CPA Australia's By-Laws. Find out more at cpaaustralia.com.au

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25/10/2026

Costco’s former CFO explains how pricing discipline, operational efficiency and long-term thinking shaped the company's approach to financial leadership. 📊

The conversation covers:

• Why Costco maintains strict limits on product mark-ups
• How operational efficiency helps protect customer value
• Why Costco sometimes accepts lower short-term earnings
• How transparency shapes relationships with investors and suppliers
• What the CFO contributes to major capital and strategic decisions
• Why monthly performance reviews support better decision-making
• What new CFOs should focus on during their first 90 days
• How long-term financial discipline can support shareholder returns

24/10/2026

Your life has a balance sheet. You probably never looked at it this way. 📊

Time, energy, attention and relationships are the assets on it.

Unlike cash, though, you can't earn more of them by working harder.

Most people only audit their life after something forces them to: Burnout, illness, a relationship ending.

Here's the case for doing it before that happens, with three accounting principles worth stealing for your own life. 💡

👉 https://bit.ly/4jNS0Sd

23/10/2026

✨ As part of CPA Australia's 70th Anniversary celebrations in Malaysia, we have been proud to create opportunities to support the next generation of professionals.

At Talent Connect: Internship & Graduate Pathways 2026, organised by the Monash University CPA Student Charter, students had the opportunity to receive resume feedback and connect directly with employers to explore internship and get insights into future career opportunities.

We were delighted to be joined by our recognised employer partners, Deloitte, PwC, YYC Group and Affintive and other participating employers Alpro, Life Care, Hong Leong Bank, Public Bank, Top Glove and Gamuda, who generously shared their time with the students.

Our sincere appreciation to Monash University, in particular, the Career Services team, Prof Edwin Lim, Dr Norita Nasir, the CPA Student Charter, and everyone involved behind the scenes for their support in bringing this event to life.

23/10/2026

Melbourne showed up. ⚡

Three packed days of people, ideas and conversations focused on one thing: how we Lead the Outcome and shape what’s next.

If you weren’t there, here’s your catch-up on CPA Congress Melbourne 2026. 👇

But Congress isn’t over yet.

Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, you’re up next. There’s still time to grab a ticket.
📍 Hong Kong | 29 October
📍 Kuala Lumpur | 5 November

Join us 👉 https://bit.ly/4dWtU49

22/10/2026

Sessions? Packed. Ideas? Big. Fun? Absolutely. 👀

From board breaking and hands-on activities to everything happening between sessions, there’s plenty going on around CPA Congress Melbourne.

See for yourself 🙌

21/10/2026

If you were here today, you know 👀

Day 1 had a bit of everything. Big ideas, packed rooms, plenty of conversations, 2,000 lunches made with Eat Up and Dylan Alcott closing out the main stage.

A very full first day in Melbourne.

Same time again tomorrow?

20/10/2026

One more sleep, Melbourne 👀

We’re back for another year and on site getting everything ready before CPA Congress Melbourne officially kicks off tomorrow.

Come take a look around before the doors open.

Still want to join us? Tickets are still available for Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Virtual Live, with 7 weeks of OnDemand access.

Find out more and secure your last-minute ticket 👉 https://bit.ly/3QwCJZS

19/10/2026

🌟Our recent Highlights from Malaysia Budget 2027 session, delivered in collaboration with PwC Malaysia, brought members together online and at our Kuala Lumpur office for expert insights and valuable networking.

As a Malaysia Division Tax Committee initiative, the session featured insights from PwC Malaysia tax specialists Ang Wei Liang and Serena Lim CPA (Aust.), while giving members the opportunity to network and exchange views on the implications of Budget 2027.

We are pleased to continue our annual collaboration with PwC Malaysia, a partnership that has supported members over the years with expert analysis and practical insights on Malaysia Budget.🤝🏻

While our briefing provided an overview of the key announcements, our upcoming events offer a deeper dive into the latest tax developments, compliance requirements and practical considerations https://bit.ly/4dMRXCw

19/10/2026

2026 Member Engagement Survey is now open

Your feedback helps us understand what’s working, where we need to improve and what you value most. Have your say by taking part in our 10-minute member survey.

Members who complete the survey will receive a curated digital guide, *Capabilities That Travel With You: A Practical Career Guide for 2027*, which is not available to the wider public.

This guide explores five capabilities that can create value across changing roles and career paths, with practical activities to help you recognise and build on what you already bring.

Complete the survey 👉 https://bit.ly/4ARno8F

You can also complete the survey via the CPA Australia mobile app.

19/10/2026

✨ During his recent visit to Indonesia, CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland AM reinforced the organisation’s commitment to the country, building on 15 years of supporting the accounting and finance profession.

A highlight of the visit was a joint C-suite gathering with CFO Club Indonesia, bringing together senior finance and business leaders to connect, share experiences and discuss the issues shaping Indonesia's business environment.

Chris also met with CPA Australia's Indonesia Advisory Committee, whose members are among Indonesia's senior business and finance leaders, and the Young Professional Committee. These conversations reinforced the importance of strong professional networks in supporting the profession's continued growth.

We thank our members, partners and stakeholders for the warm welcome and look forward to deepening our engagement with Indonesia's business and finance community.

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1300 73 73 73 or +61 3 9606 9677

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