The CPA Program

When you become an Australian Certified Practicing Accountant , you unlock top-tier opportunities to grow your international accounting career. Completing this designation equips you with knowledge and skills that will bring you to the next level in business, strategy, and leadership.
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Your gateway to a CPA designation

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with accounting and bookkeeping industry bodies

Taught by experienced industry leaders

who share essential on-the-job knowledge and skills

Designed by accountants

Courses 100% designed by and for accounting professionals

The CPA Program Course will teach you how to:

Deepen your strategic management and financial reporting abilities.

Gain the knowledge and skills to resolve professional and ethical issues.

Assess and manage financial risks strategically.

Prepare operational budgets

Specialize in the advanced audit or digital finance fields.

CPA Australia Program Details

Price

₱52,500 per subject (Payment plan available)
This includes CPA Australia’s AU$1,260 (approximately ₱47,930)

Pay ₱5,250 upfront, with 6 monthly installments of ₱7,875 per month.

Each CPA Program subject is AU$1,260 (approximately ₱47,930).

If a foundation exam is needed before a candidate can began the CPA Program, the fee would be ₱15,000.

(That includes CPA Australia’s fee for the foundation exam, which is $345 or approximately ₱13,124.)

Course Duration

CPA Australia recommends taking one subject per semester. At this rate, you can finish the CPA Program in 3 years.

Access Time

Review as much as you’d like

Career Opportunities

This designation will open up high-impact roles, including:

  • International Accounting Specialist
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Financial Investment Adviser
  • Accounting Risk Analyst
  • Finance Manager
  • Chief Financial Officer

 

Our Industry Partners

With more than 170,800 members across 100 countries, CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies. It provides training, technical support, advocacy, and education services, including the CPA Program.

CPA Australia works with more than 450 recognized employer partners and is a global network that enables professionals to connect, learn, and stand out in the employment market.

FAQ's

Do I need to be a licensed CPA in the Philippines to take the CPA Australia Program?
No. However, it is desirable for you to have an accounting degree that is already recognized by CPA Australia.

If your degree is not in accounting or not recognised by CPA Australia, you will need to complete Foundation Exams before beginning the CPA Program.

What’s the fee for the Foundation Exam?
It’s ₱15,000. This includes CPA Australia’s rate of AU$345, or approximately ₱13,124.

How will the training take place?
This is a self-paced program that will be delivered online. With our dedicated student support team, Ab² Institute of Accounting is ready to guide you through this career-making program.

How can I prepare for the CPA Australia Program?
You will need to apply to become an associate member of CPA Australia. There will be a one-time application fee of $182 AUD.

For an associate membership, the fee will be:
Full year – $322 AUD
Half year – $161 AUD

CPA Australia enjoys strong relationships with global companies, including more than 400 Recognized Employer Partners. This means that all of their members’ quality skill sets are promoted to high-profile companies in Australia and many other countries.

CPA Australia Program Course module

The CPA Program has been custom-built by industry experts with decades of real-world, practical experience and knowledge. A leading designation for Australian finance professionals, this will give you top-notch skills and understanding, making you job-ready the moment you advance.
  • Ethics and Governance: Provides you with the analytical skills and knowledge to identify and resolve professional and ethical issues.
  • Strategic Management and Accounting: A key component of the overall skills base of today’s professional accountant.
  • Financial Reporting: Financial reporting, technical accounting, and skills and values that are applicable in global business.
  • Global Strategy and Leadership: This capstone subject for the CPA Program consolidates ethics, financial reporting, and strategic management accounting.
  • Advanced Audit and Assurance: Audit and assurance processes, methodologies, and procedures.
  • Contemporary Business Issues: Challenges and opportunities for the accounting profession in the contemporary business environment.
  • Financial Risk Management: The necessary skills to assess financial risks and manage them strategically.
  • Digital Finance: What you need to know to navigate the complex world of digital finance.
  • Australia Taxation: Fundamental concepts of income tax law and legislation.
  • Australia Taxation – Advanced: An extension of Australia Taxation, this subject examines advanced tax issues, including income tax law.

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World-Class Skills for a Global Playground

Get on the fast track to growth in your accounting career. he CPA program gives you a solid foundation in financial management, internal controls and management accounting. You’ll be ready to play a key role in your firm’s success, as well as pursue more advanced accounting certifications.

Payment Options

Once Off

₱52,500 per subject

Monthly

₱5,250 upfront, with 6 monthly installments of ₱7,875 per month

Email us at learning@ab2institute.edu.au to learn more about an installment plan for this program.
For candidates based in Australia, CPA Australia offers this program for AU$1,260 per CPA subject and $345 for the foundation course, if needed.

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