Fellowships
Recognise a member’s outstanding career achievements, significant contribution to business, the profession or the community through a Fellowship nomination, directly from their peers.
Everything you need to know about Fellowships
When do nominations close?
The deadline for 2024 nominations is 6 August.
How are nominations reviewed?
Nominations are first considered by the local Regional Council and then by the Council of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Fellowships are conferred annually in December. There is no cap limit on the number of Fellowships each year.
What is the nomination criteria?
Any full CA, ACA, or AT member may be nominated for Fellowship. Nominees must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Outstanding achievement in the profession of accountancy through his or her career, and/or
- Outstanding contribution to the profession of accountancy through one or more of the following:
a) Service and participation with distinction to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, ICAA or NZICA or other organisations within the profession, and/or
b) Services to the community or business, and/or
c) Teaching, research and/or writing within the field of accounting that reflects positively on the profession.
Nominees must also be a ‘fit and proper person’ to receive a Fellowship in the view of Council, by holding an exemplary membership record in the following areas:
- Conduct/discipline
- CPD compliance
- Financial compliance
- Quality Review (if applicable)
- Other membership issues that reflect on Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or profession.
As a guide, members usually require approximately 15 years of membership to achieve the required level of seniority and contribution to the profession.
How can I nominate someone to become a Fellow?
- Download the Fellowship Nomination Form.
- Complete the form. The nomination must be endorsed by two full members of CA ANZ.
- Send to [email protected]
Can I nominate myself to be a Fellow?
Members may not nominate themselves for fellowship.
How am I recognised for being a Fellow?
Members who have been awarded a Fellowship are entitled to use the designation FCA, FACA, or AT (Fellow) and will be celebrated at a function following Council approval.
How many Fellowship nominations am I allowed to submit?
You are able to nominate as many members as you like, that meet the nomination criteria. All nominations must be endorsed by two full members of CA ANZ. We encourage all members to consider nominating their deserving peers for a Fellowship.
(NZ only) Can I nominate someone who is an Accounting Technician (AT) or Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)?
Yes, the same process applies. Those who receive fellowship are entitled to use the designation FACA or AT (Fellow)
Which criteria do I nominate someone under?
The criteria relate to a Member’s achievement in their career; and/or contribution to the profession. A nominee only needs to meet one of the criteria but can meet more, or all. Criteria 1 relates to career achievements where the nominee has gone above and beyond in relation to their peers/roles.
Criteria 2 relates to the contribution the nominee has made to the profession and this can be through either services to CA ANZ or its predecessor bodies (e.g. Membership of a Committee or Council); contribution to business or the community applying their skills as a CA, ACA or AT; and/or through a nominee’s teaching/writing/research (e.g. for our Members who work in academia).
The degree and value of the achievement and contribution, rather than merely length of service, is the primary consideration. The achievement and contribution of the Member will be considered relative to achievement and contribution from others in the field. Nominators should provide enough information and commentary to allow assessors to gain a full picture of the nominees achievements/contribution.
