CPA Australia
Students from The University of Waikato who are studying the Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) degree, with a major in accounting, can now join CPA Australia. Waikato University gained CPA Australia accreditation in 2005.
With a membership of more than 132,000 finance, accounting and business professionals across the globe, CPA Australia is the sixth largest accounting body in the world.
All graduates who have completed a tertiary degree accredited by CPA Australia are eligible for Associate (ASA) membership.
To become a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), members must complete the CPA Program and have three years' mentored experience working in the area of accounting or finance.
To check you have met all core subject requirements within the Bachelor of Management Studies accredited degree at Waikato University, please view the following core subject requirements:
CoreSubjectRequirementsDocNo463565.PDF (pdf, 24kb)
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE AN ACCOUNTANT TO BECOME A CPA!
CPA Australia is a global professional accountancy body with 132,000 members in over 100 countries.
It's a global brand for a global market. Take your career global!
A CPA (Certified Practising Accountant) is a highly qualified finance, accounting and business professional. We are one of the largest, most recognised and respected accounting bodies in the world and it is the capabilities of STRATEGY, LEADERSHIP, and GLOBAL BUSINESS that set CPA Australia apart in today's dynamic business environment. CPAs form part of a network of over 800,000 strategic business professionals, and New Zealand's growing membership is a part of this.
The CPA Program is an option for business graduates in New Zealand.
Check this out - organisations such as Coca Cola, DHL, KPMG, Deloitte, PWC, Flight Centre, Goodman Fielder, Adidas, BNZ, Beca, SkyCity Entertainment, Jade Software and many more, support their best and brightest to participate in and complete the CPA program.
New Zealand Tertiary institutions promote the CPA Australia Pathway to their students.
You don't have to be studying accounting to become a CPA. Get your degree and then talk to CPA Australia about the pathway for you.
Check out the details: www.cpaaustralia.com.au/students
New Zealand Office:
Level 16, HSBC House
1 Queen Street, Auckland 1143
P 09 913 7450, nz@cpaaaustralia.com.au
STUDENT PASSPORT
Get a head start in the ultra-competitive employment market by joining the CPA Passport student network.
All students can REGISTER FOR FREE and gain access to global networking opportunities, career fairs, online resources, career advice and tips, as well as the CPA Australia Internship Program. CPA Passport students also receive Real Magazine, the only finance, accounting and business magazine for students and CPA Update, a weekly e-newsletter with the latest CPA Australia news and events.
It's free to join, so what are you waiting for? http://cpaaustralia.com.au/apps/careers/passport/JoinNow.aspx?type=tertiary
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A CPA
To become a recognised CPA, you must complete the CPA program. The program comprises a foundation and professional level, incorporating practical experience requirements. Before you begin, you must have a Tertiary degree or postgraduate award recognised by CPA Australia.