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Electronic Processing and The role of professional Accouting and finance bodies and cods of conduct
Accounting and Finance ATAR Assignment
June 10, 2016
Ramla Mohamed
Australian Islamic College
June 10, 2016
Ramla Mohamed
Australian Islamic College

Part 1 a) What membership type are available for the organisation? Types of membership include Associate, CPA and Fellow are an example of memberships available to CPA Australia.

b) What qualifications/experiences are required to become a member?
Associate(ASA)- As an ASA you have six years to complete the CPA Program, including six education subjects and the experience requirement, in order to become a CPA
CPA-To call yourself a CPA, you must: hold a degree or postgraduate award recognized by CPA Australia, in any discipline, have demonstrated competence in our foundation exams, usually demonstrated by the completion of an accredited degree, have completed the CPA Program, including the experience requirement, within six years, undertake continuing professional development (CPD) activities each year and comply with a code of conduct set by CPA Australia
Fellow- You must be a CPA with at least 15 years' full-time work in accounting, finance or business. (1) c) How do you maintain membership?
As a member of a leading global professional body, you understand the value of life-long learning. Whilst there is an obligation to participate in continuing professional development (CPD) as part of your CPA Australia membership, there are other, more integral reasons to maintain your CPD(1): * it ensures you continually build the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the competitive business environment * it assists you in achieving your development and career goals * it assists you to excel in your role, providing increased value