What is the difference between CPA and CA Australia ??

In my understanding, there is no difference between CPA Australia and CA Australia as long as you want to become profession either in public practice or in commercial. However, there are different requirements to join as member between these. The CPA program consists of 6 segments, whilst the CA program consists of 5 segments. The price of each segment for both is varied too. In Australia, as I reckon, most of public accountants have CA Australia whilst most of CPA Australia are working in commercial as CFO / top management of companies.

Hello!

CPA Australia and ICAA are two seperate organizations. They are both professional memberships.

In Australia, CPA has more members than CA. Members from both organizations work in the public practices (CA firm and CPA firm), government, commercial and not-for-profit organizations. The program structures are different.

CPA:
Program:
3 complusary segments: Reporting and Professional Practice, Corporate Governance and accountability and Business Strategy and Leadership.
+ 3 selective segments
Mentor program: 3 years related on-the-job traning.

ICAA:
Program:
Taxation, Audit & Assurance, Management Accounting & Analysis,
Financial Accounting & Reporting and Ethics and Business Application
Practical experience program: 3 years related on-the-job training.

For more information,
Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
http://www.icaa.org.au/