Public accountant
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| Industry | Accounting and Finance |
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| Founded | Melbourne [Victoria, Australia] (1923 as IFCA) |
| Head Office | Melbourne, Australia
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| Locations | Australia, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur |
| Area | Global |
| President | Wendy Leegel |
| CEO | Andrew Conway |
| Members | 35,000 |
| Designations | AIPA, MIPA & FIPA |
| Motto | Partnership beyond numbers |
| Formerly | National Institute of Accountants |
| Website | publicaccountants.org.au |
| @ipaaccountants | |
| Publication | Public Accountant |
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is one of the three legally recognised professional bodies for accountants in Australia. The IPA represents more than 35,000 members and students working in industry, commerce, government, academia and professional practice.
The organisation rebranded from its previous title, the National Institute of Accountants (NIA), on May 2, 2011.
In 2012, the IPA was ranked 19th in the BRW Most Innovative Companies list.
The IPA launched its digital hub pubacct.org.au, an expanded digital edition of its flagship journal Public Accountant, in early 2013.
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is one of Australia's oldest representative professional bodies, formed in 1923.
The IPA has three levels of membership:
Student Membership
Students studying towards an accounting qualification can join as a student member, free of charge. Student members have access to networking opportunities, receive monthly e-newsletters, employment tips, and are eligible to participate in the IPA Project.
Additionally, graduate IPA student members and non-members who have completed their accounting degree or advanced diploma within the last three years are eligible for the Graduate Associate level of membership (GAIPA). This level of membership was designed to assist in the transition of students to full membership in their early career years. It provides recently graduated students with a significantly reduced rate of membership, without missing out on the benefits that full IPA membership provides.
Retired Members
Retired members are eligible for reduced membership fees and specific offers designed to assist semi-retired members in practice.
AIPA membership requires:
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or current BAS Agent or Tax Agent registration (must also meet relevant IPA practice certificate requirements)
MIPA membership requires:
or
FIPA membership requires:
The Mentored Experience Program (MEP) requires members to undergo a formal mentoring process gaining 3 years of structured work experience. With the guidance of an IPA approved mentor, usually a fully qualified accountant from one of the three professional bodies, the MEP provides the framework for members to increase both their practical experience and knowledge in the workplace.
The IPA Program is a fully accredited educational pathway delivered by the University of New England (UNE). It provides rigorous and globally recognised postgraduate education resulting in the award of a Graduate Certificate in Public Accounting and/or a Master of Commerce (Public Accounting) degree. Members are required to undertake either four (4) or twelve (12) subjects to advance to MIPA status depending on their undergraduate qualifications. The program is delivered online via distance learning and allows members to study at their own pace. Members have up to 5 years to complete the program. The IPA is the only accounting body to offer a Master of Commerce degree in Public Accounting as its professional program.
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