1. Review requirements

To receive recognition as a CA Risk Specialist through the Experienced Pathway, you must: 

• be a Chartered Accountant or an Affiliate with at least 4 years of practical Risk experience within the last 10 years, where at least 20% of employment was in risk and an additional 20% is related to the risk management field of work. 
• successfully complete the online course and assessment through AGSM UNSW within the five years prior to your application for recognition as a Risk Specialist. 

2. Key dates

2025 Intake 1

3. Course Registration

5nrol in the Risk Specialisation Course, via our E-Store.

4. Online course fees

This 8-week online course will cost AU $2704.00 and NZ $3135.00 (incl GST) for members and AU $3516.00 and NZ $4076.00 (incl GST) for non-members.

The course attracts 40 CPD hours.

For information about course modules and assessment, download the course framework documents below. 

6. Upon completion

When you have successfully completed the course and practical experience requirements, you can apply to CA ANZ for formal recognition as a CA Risk Specialist.

Approved applicants will receive:

• A welcome email from the Assessment Team containing your approval letter and information about your certificate of recognition
• A welcome email from the Specialisation team with the CA Risk Specialist signature banner (for your promotional use), links to resources and marketing guide
• your invoice confirming payment for the specialist subscription fee
• Annual specialisation subscription fee of AUD$328 incl. GST or NZD$374.50 (prorated for the first year).

Applicants who have been declined will not be charged any fees.