Founded in 1886, CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest professional accounting bodies, representing more than 155,000 members working in 118 countries around the world, with more than 25,000 members working in senior leadership positions. CPA Australia advances its members’ interests through its focus on education and knowledge exchange, the development of professional networks, advocacy in relation to policy, standards and regulation and the promotion of value of CPA Australia members to employers, government, regulators and the public. The CPA Australia designation denotes strategic business leadership and is recognised and valued throughout the world. CPA Australia has offices in all Australian capital cities, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

CPA Australia works with organisations across all sectors to develop talented professionals to deliver the best outcomes for employers as well as to ensure employees have the information and knowledge they need to be the best at their job.

The Hong Kong office was formally established in 1990. Offices have been established in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to further our commitment in enhancing the exchange and cooperation with the accountancy profession in China. A liaison office has also been set-up in Macau. Currently, over 16,000 members are based in the Greater China region. Highly acknowledged by the Australian Government, CPA Australia has been assigned as a designated assessing authority for accountants intending to apply for migration to Australia.