Become a Chartered Accountant for a rewarding career

The Chartered Accountant designation is the hallmark of a highly qualified, ethical accounting professional. Highly regarded by business, regulators, and members of the public, Chartered Accountants can look forward to a rewarding career.

International recognition and career opportunities

As an industry leader and advocate for the accounting profession, the Institute has a proactive involvement in government relations, lobbying, and thought leadership initiatives, contributing to policy development and influencing the legislative and regulatory environment. 

As a founding member of the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA), and the only Australian accounting body represented, the Institute also collaborates on international accounting issues. 

Members can enjoy international recognition of their designation, reciprocal benefits and international career opportunities.

Lifelong benefits and support

The Institute provides many benefits and services to support Members through the various stages of their careers including:

  • Training events, products and support services in specialist accounting areas, changes affecting the profession and all aspects of starting and managing an accounting practice.
  • Member Offers - special offers on quality products and services from premium suppliers.
  • An on-going free subscription to the Institute's magazine, Charter - independent and informed news and analysis from commentators, leaders in business and Chartered Accountants on significant accounting issues.
  • Access to the Institute's Online Knowledge Centre catalogue of over 13,000 books and over 80 journals, supported by professional research staff.
  • Access to hire new modern facilities at competitive rates for training, business meetings or social events. There are Institute facilities for hire in the central business districts of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra supported by experienced and professional event planners.
  • Access to Institute community and special interest groups.

Article last updated 30 January 2012