About CA Foundations

The new streamlined CA Foundations program provides an opportunity for non-accounting degree holders to take on a career in the accounting profession and provides you with the most important skills and knowledge you need to help succeed in the CA Program and enjoy long-term career success.

From 1 July 2025, CA Foundations will be delivered directly by CA ANZ, offering a flexible and relevant pathway to the CA Program. Depending on your prior skills, education and experience, you’ll start at the point most relevant to you, with a personalised pathway based on your education and work experience.

Benefits of CA Foundations

CA Foundations is designed to better meet candidate needs and offer a more flexible, relevant, and accessible pathway toward entry the CA Program.

• Set yourself up for future success: with increased focus on essential knowledge and skills you’ll need to succeed in the CA Program and in your career as a future CA.
• Accelerate your learning: with a total of six subjects available in the program, your learning pathway is customised based on your previous education and work experience.
• Flexible study options: choose your preferred learning format, from self-paced online learning, a mix of directed online learning and virtual classrooms or intensive study blocks.  
• Comprehensive support: access to online learning materials, additional virtual workshops, and online on-demand exam options to complete the program.
• Access to Provisional membership: before enrolling in CA Foundations, you need to apply to become a provisional member of CA ANZ. Discover member benefits including, complimentary learning, member only tools and resources and tailored learning support to guide you through your studies.

Am I eligible?

CA Foundations is a pathway to the CA Program which is open to all AU or NZ candidates who have either:

• completed a non-accredited degree (or in final year) or missing some required subjects from an accredited accounting degree
• studied accounting at TAFE or Polytech
• 3+ years’ post high school work experience
• hold an Accounting Technician (AT) designation with CA ANZ.

How much does the new CA Foundations cost?

The below table outlines the FY26 fee rates for the new CA Foundations:

^This represents the fee for Foundation full subject materials and one exam attempt. Candidates will also be required to be provisional CA members to undertake the CA Foundations program which attracts an annual subscription fee. The current FY25 provisional CA membership subscription fee is $438 AUD/$472 NZD inc gst and are reviewed annually. Please refer to the membership FAQs for further details.

Important information

When can you enrol?

Enrolments for our new CA Foundations Program will open on 1 July. Fill in your details below to register your interest and we will contact you with information on how to confirm your eligibility before enrolments open.