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Partially Recognised Overseas Accounting Bodies

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The entry route for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (the Institute) for members of overseas accounting bodies which are not fully recognised by the Institute is through the Chartered Accountants Program. Applicants in this category must have an individual assessment completed before they can enrol in the Chartered Accountants Program.

In general members of the following overseas accounting bodies satisfy the educational requirements for entry to the Chartered Accountants Program provided they complete any bridging subjects specified by the Institute at an approved Australian tertiary institution. In most cases, the minimum subjects required are Australian Taxation Law and Australian Company Law, however it is important to have an assessment completed so that the specific subjects required can be advised.

The partially recognised overseas accounting bodies are:

Current members of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK)
Current members of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA, UK)**refer note
Current members of The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA,UK)
Current members of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)**refer note
Current members of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

**Note: The Institute has strategic alliances with these overseas bodies. For further information on these agreements, click on the name of the body above.

Please read frequently asked questions, if you are a member of a professional accounting body not listed above.

Here is a list of Institute accredited bridging subjects. You should contact the accredited providers directly to enquire about fees and course timetables. Remember, the number of subjects required will be determined by your assessment.