Learning is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a dedicated membership pathway for academics to recognise your contribution to education and the accounting profession.

Benefits of Academic Membership

As an academic member, you’ll enjoy:

• 50% discount on the standard member rate
• 20% discount on professional development via the CA Education store*
• international recognition of your credential
• opportunities to support the profession through advocacy
• enhanced networking across a wide range of sectors
• invitations to share your views across academia and contribute to strategic policy
• ability to provide academic oversight of the CA Program
• access to thought leadership articles, guides, and playbooks
• free access to LinkedIn Learning and CA Library resources
• the CA Academic credential – a mark of competence and knowledge in the sector.

_{*Discount is 20% compared to non-member rates for the CA Education Store}

1. Eligibility

To apply for academic membership, you must:

• hold a qualification in accounting or a related subject, equivalent to a master's or doctorate level in Australia or New Zealand
• be currently employed at lecturer level or above by one or more recognised universities or other higher education providers in Australia or New Zealand for at least five years.

2. Gather your documents

You’ll need to submit:

• a signed Application by an Accounting Academic for Membership
• a certified copy of your original degree certificate(s) and/or full academic transcripts
• a copy of your CV outlining your academic employment history.

3. Submit your application

Once your documents are ready, send your completed application to us for assessment.

Not sure if you meet the eligibility criteria?

If you’re interested in membership but don’t meet all the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. Express your interest by emailing us at [email protected].