Exemptions for the CPA Program may be available if you have completed prior learning of equivalent content and depth.

Exemption for CPA

Members who have completed the CPA Program and who wish to undertake further postgraduate studies may be able to obtain exemptions on the basis of their CPA Program studies.

Exemptions may be granted except for Global Strategy and Leadership.

Exemptions are assessed on a case-by-case basis and will be provided at the time of your membership application if you are eligible.

Exemptions are only available if you have met CPA Australia’s educational requirements for the knowledge areas of taxation and auditing prior to starting the CPA Program.

Studies accredited by CPA Australia cannot be used toward exemptions from the CPA Program.

Tax Institute of Australia

Applicants who have successfully completed the Tax Institute's CTA1 Foundations and CTA2 Advanced course may be eligible for an exemption in the Advanced Taxation subject of the CPA Program.

CPA Educational Requirements:

1. Degree Requirement

You must have a US bachelor degree or equivalent.

4 years of university degree, or a 3-year bachelor degree plus 1 or 2-year master’s degree in related field

3-year BCOM in combination with MCOM or other relevant master’s degree (e.g. accounting or taxation