Professional Standards Advice Series

Discover our series of articles related to commonly asked member questions.

Do you have any further questions or need practical guidance on a complex professional or practice issue? As part of your membership with CA ANZ, you can speak directly to an experienced member of the Professional Standards Advisory team. This free support service is completely confidential and available to all current members. Visit our contact us page to make an enquiry via phone or email.

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  1. Continuing Excellence: CPD Requirements for CA ANZ Members

    Outlines the minimum CPD requirements for Members and Affiliate Members of CA ANZ...

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  2. S5E9: Your guide to Certificates of Public Practice (AU)

    PODCAST: Kristen Wydell, General Manager – Professional Standards, returns to Small Firm, Big Impact to demystify Certificates of Public Practice...

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  3. As a Practitioner, do I have arrangements in place if I die or become incapacitated?

    Having a succession plan means a CA’s clients and loved ones aren't left scrambling in a crisis...

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  4. Managing Client Records in the Cloud when Changing Accountants

    Updated Guidance Note N1 Article...

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  5. Fortifying Trust

    CA ANZ is very pleased to secure the approval of its new Professional Standards Scheme commencing 13 July 2025...

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  6. Responding to requests for an accountant’s letter, confirmation or reference

    Members are advised to exercise a high degree of caution and when responding to requests from your client’s financiers...

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  7. Sharing Knowledge: Professional Standards

    Informative webinars to help you keep up to date with your professional obligations...

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  8. Ethical Leadership Series: Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership x CA ANZ

    The Code is your Compass: Unlocking your Ethical Superpower...

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  9. So you think you don’t need a Certificate of Public Practice (AU)?

    The Certificate of Public Practice (AU) helps maintain professional standards in chartered accountancy. Here’s why you need it...

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  10. Eligible for a reduction in CPD hours? Find out more.

    CPD exemption, CPD requirements...

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  11. Your Professional Standards Scheme self check-up

    CA ANZ’s Professional Standards Scheme can limit your liability and provide extra protection for members in Australia...

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  12. Are you thinking of outsourcing? Ask these seven questions first

    Obligations on accountants in public practice in Australia for the work they outsource and due diligence responsibilities on outsourcing arrangements...

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  13. What’s yours is yours – how APES 310 protects client monies

    Using examples, we show you how APES 310 applies to Australian accountancy practices...

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  14. E-signatures and the law

    E-signature use has skyrocketed, but lawyers warn that CAs must avoid falling foul of laws that govern signing without ink...

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