Turn your ACCA qualification into a CA advantage

Build on your ACCA qualification with CA ANZ membership, opening doors to recognition, opportunity, and professional standing in Australia and New Zealand.

If you’re a full member of ACCA who qualified through the standard exam pathway, have maintained your membership for at least five years, and currently live in Australia or New Zealand, you may be eligible to apply for the CA ANZ membership.

This pathway is designed to recognise your experience and give you the benefits of full CA ANZ membership, including career opportunities, professional recognition, and access to a trusted trans-Tasman network.

Who this applies to

This pathway is for ACCA members who:

hold full membership gained through the standard ACCA exam route
have at least five years of post-membership experience
are in good standing and compliant with CPD requirements
currently reside in Australia or New Zealand.

Your step-by-step application process

Step 1: Prepare your documents. You’ll need to provide:

a Letter of Good Standing from ACCA (dated within 3 months) confirming:
- current full membership in good standing
- date of admission and membership number
- membership gained via the standard exam pathway
- CPD compliance and no disciplinary record
proof of identity: passport, driver’s licence, or equivalent.
evidence of 5 years’ post-membership experience (CV, resume, or employment history).
two CA references from CA ANZ members or full members of a GAA body that we hold a reciprocal arrangement with (each with at least 3 years’ standing).
for applicants in New Zealand: A Ministry of Justice report (dated within 6 months) and, if applicable, police reports for any countries where you lived 12+ months in the last 10 years.

Download Member Reference Form

Step 2: Apply for Special Admission

Complete the Application for Special Admission to Membership Form
Submit your supporting documents.

Applications are typically processed within 40 business days (timelines may vary). Need help? Contact our Member Admissions and Pathways team at [email protected].

Discover the benefits of full CA ANZ membership

See how becoming a CA ANZ member can elevate your career, recognition, and opportunities.

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Thinking ahead

If you plan to offer services to the public or perform audits in Australia or New Zealand, you will also need to also apply for:

a Certificate of Public Practice (CPP)
audit rights in Australia or New Zealand.

Certificate of Public Practice (CPP)

If you intend to offer public accounting services in Australia or New Zealand, you’ll need a Certificate of Public Practice (CPP). This certificate confirms you meet Australia and New Zealand’s professional and regulatory requirements to practise as a public accountant.

Audit regulation in New Zealand

In New Zealand, audit rights are regulated by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). To conduct audits of certain entities, you must register as a licensed auditor and meet additional requirements.

Audit regulation in Australia

In Australia, audit regulation is overseen by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). To sign off on audits of companies or regulated entities, you must be a registered company auditor with ASIC.

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