The Institute of Certified Public Accountants In Ireland (CPA Ireland) has entered into a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with the world’s seventh largest Accounting body, CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountants Australia).

 

The MRA offers both bodies the opportunity for key strategic partnerships and provides a route for qualified members of each body to become a member of the other body, and to enjoy the benefits which each organisation offers.

 

The MRA also offers the opportunity to work more collaboratively, providing increased level of service to members; undertaking joint research and thought leadership initiatives on the global stage, and acting as advocates within the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and regional accounting networks.

The MRA comes into effect on January 1^st 2010 and CPA Australia and CPA Ireland members should consult their respective websites for further details.  Processing of applications should take 4-6 weeks.

 

CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies with a membership of more than 122,000 finance, accounting and business professionals across the globe. In areas of financial reporting, taxation and corporate governance they are thought leaders in Australia and internationally.

 

Education, training, technical support and advocacy are their core services for members. Staff and members work together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to federal, state and territory governments and to regulators, industry, academia and the general public. For more information visit www.cpaaustralia.com.au.

 

Please click here to view the FAQ’s for CPA Australia Members in relation to the mutual recognition agreement with CPA and for guidance on how to apply for membership with CPA.

 

• A letter of Goodstanding from CPA Australia
• 2 written references ( Preferably one from a qualified accountant and one from an empoyer or business partner)
• A copy of your drivers licence or passport
• 2 Passport sized photos

 

For further information about the CPA Ireland and CPA Australia Mutual Recognition Agreement email cpa@cpaireland.ie.

 

For CPA Ireland Members wishing to find out more about becoming CPA Australia Members click here.