What does it mean for you?

Key Points

  • If you are a member of the Institute or one of the other institutes in the GAA, you are entitled to a range of reciprocal benefits as part of the GAA passport
  • The GAA passport can provide access to restricted areas of the local institute’s website, networking opportunities, training and development and publications at member rates
  • Contact the institute of the country you are visiting for more detail about the member benefits you can access locally.

GAA passport for member services

If you are a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or one of the other institutes in the GAA, you are entitled to a range of reciprocal benefits as part of the GAA passport.

This provides access to restricted areas of the local institute’s website, networking opportunities, training and development and publications at member rates.

Simply contact the institute of the country you are visiting for more detail about the benefits you can access locally as a member.

If you are permanently living in Australia, or just passing through, you can take advantage of the wide range of services and benefits the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia provides.

To make use of the GAA member services in Australia, simply contact the Institute's National Customer Service Centre and provide your name, contact details and membership number of the GAA organisation you belong to.

GAA member benefits available from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

Member website

The Institute's website is a smart, easy to use resource for members, loaded with information and tools to help you stay informed and up-to-date. GAA members have free access to ‘member only’ sections of the site

Charter magazine 

Charter is the Institute's flagship publication and presents independent and informed analysis on business and Chartered Accounting issues. Charter is available at member subscription rates or accessible online

Institute news

Your national, twice monthly newsletter providing local state news, national Institute news, including our latest leadership reports and insights, and updates on the Institute’s advocacy work with government on key policy issues.

Navigate online

Navigate online is your guide to training and development with the Institute. Subscribe to receive updates twice a month.

Technical newsletters

The Institute provides free subscription to the weekly newsletters covering taxation, accounting and assurance, and superannuation.

Training, development and networking

The Institute provides workshops, conferences, audiovisual products, online training, toolkits, technical papers and more to help you meet training and development requirements.

Member offers

Member offers contains quality product and service offers from premium suppliers. These offers are not available to the general public and can save time and money – both at work and out of the office.

My Career

Providing practical tools and information to assist build and protect careers.

Knowledge Centre

Books, articles, business and accounting databases, and library and research services - all constantly updated.

Special interest groups

The Institute's special interest groups and chapters develop specialist skills and knowledge, and provide networking opportunities. These groups include: Business Valuation, Forensic Accounting, and Financial Planning.

Article last updated 14 May 2012