Ross, Cowley & Co. Certified Practicing Accountants

What is a CPA?

“A CPA is a finance, accounting and business professional with specific qualifications. The member must have the following to use the CPA designation:

• an undergraduate degree accredited by CPA Australia
• completion of the CPA Program, a comprehensive postgraduate professional study program
• completion of three years supervised or mentored experience in finance, accounting or business
• undertake continuing professional development each year
• show continued adherence 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, which involves distance learning and a residential component, and must hold a Public Practice Certificate in accordance with the CPA Australia's by-laws.” (www.cpaaustralia.com.au)