Competence Profile for Newly Qualfied CPAs
The Competence Profile for Newly Qualified CPAs details the minimum level of competence needed for admission to CPA membership. Please click here to view the Competence Profile for Newly Qualified CPAs. A Guide to In-Depth Competency Fields is available here.


Guide to In-Depth Competency Fields
It is the responsibility of each CPA Student to ensure that he/she satisfies the competence profile required by the Institute to gain full admission to Membership. This can only be achieved by adopting a committed, responsible and proactive approach to the management of his/her training and relationship with the employer/supervisor. The Institute offers support to CPA Students in the pursuit of the required competencies through the operation of an open door policy for advice and guidance in this area, throughout their training career. A Guide to In-Depth Competency Fields is available here.

Competency Guide and Return 
TheCompetency Guide & Return is only required for students at Level 3 training. The Competence Guide & Return is signed off by your employer/supervisor and specifically refers to the relevant technical competencies, professional values, ethics and attitudes that they have observed you demonstrate in your training.

Please note, that on Form 2 of the Competency Guide & Return form, you are required to complete four individual In-Depth Competence statements across two of the six areas identified in the Guide to In-Depth Competency Fields  .The In-Depth Competence statements must specifically relate to the In-Depth Competence Fields as outlined in Guide to In-Depth Competency Fields. To download a Competency Guide & Return please click here.

An Example of a Completed Guide & Return
Students and employers/supervisors may find the example below useful when completing the Competency Guide & Return. To view An example of a Completed Guide & Return please click here.

If you require further information, please email your query to Cliodhna Kenny or contact the Education and Training Department on +353 1 425 1022.