Membership FAQs
We collated a list of frequently asked questions relating to renewing your membership
In brief
- Mandatory Notifications
- Understand the PSC Levy and how it relates to you
- Income Concession questions covering Career Break, Retired and Low Income
Mandatory Notifications
- What is a Mandatory Notification and why do I have to fill it out?
- I am retired, do I have to complete the Mandatory Questionnaire?
- I joined the organization as an NZICA member and am now living overseas. I realize I’m now a member of CA ANZ. Am I still required to do Mandatory Notifications?
- Are there different questions depending on where I am living?
- I joined the organisation as an ICAA member and have not been asked to provide my CPD hours previously. Why are you asking for this information now?
- I have been using the online CPD log and now I’m being asked for my CPD hours again. Why do I have to give this to you twice?
- Why do I have to sign off that my employment records are true and correct?
PSC Levy
- What is a PSC Levy?
- How are the PSC levy bands determined?
- I am a CPP holder that works for one practice but I hold a CPP to conduct my own services as a sole practitioner, which rate will apply?
- How many PSC levy bands exist?
- I already pay a PSC levy as a CPP holder does my practice entity also pay a PSC levy?
- Who receives my Practice Entity Membership renewal form?
- I read on the PSC website that the annual PSC fee is $50 why are we being charged $66?
- I work at one of the practice’s branches. How is the PSC Levy determined?
- I am a CPP holder that works in TASMANIA, do I need to pay the PSC levy?
- I am a CPP holder that holds a full AFS License, authorised representative for a full AFSL, does the PSC levy apply to me?
- I am a CPP holder that is currently working overseas does the PSC levy apply to me?
- I am a CPP holder that holds a CPA Public Practice Certificate, does the PSC levy apply to me?
Concessional membership subscription rates
- Members who are having difficulty in paying their membership subscription fees may be eligible for a concession
- What is the difference between the three types of concession?
- How do I calculate my total annual income?
- Are trust distributions exempt from the total annual income threshold?
- Special membership subscription rates for those aged 75 and older
- Can my concession be backdated?
- Can I hold a Certificate of Public Practice (CPP) and still qualify for a concession?
- If I am granted a concession must I continue to undertake Continuing Professional Development?