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Under the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between ISCA and CPA Australia, CPA Australia members may apply to become CA (Singapore) through the following 2 routes:
(1) Transitional Arrangement Route
(2) Normal Training Route
Your route will be based on your CPA Program completion date. Verify your eligibility and apply now!
Check Your Eligibility
| Route 1: Transitional Arrangement Route | Route 2: Normal Training Route | |
| Education | Completed all 6 modules* under the CPA Program before or on 28 September 2023
* If you did not complete 6 modules of the CPA Program, you will not be eligible under the Transitional Arrangement Route. To be eligible for membership, you can complete Route 2: Normal Training Route. Members who wish to register as a Public Accountant of Singapore and have not passed the final examination of the CPA Program before 1 January 2019, will need to complete either the CPA Australia’s Advanced Audit and Assurance module or the SCAQ’s Assurance module on an elective basis. | Completion of ALL of the following:
b) Financial Reporting; AND c) Strategic Management Accounting; AND d) Global Strategy and Leadership |
| Membership | a) Full CPA Australia member OR b) CPA Australia Associate member (who has completed all exams but not the practical experience requirement) | a) Prospective student who has not started the CPA Programme OR b) CPA Australia Associate member (who has not completed 6 modules) |
| Work Experience | Complete 3 years of relevant work experience^^ a) With a Recognised Employer Programme Partner OR b) As a full CPA Australia member ^^ Provide testimonial from current place of employment, which should not be dated more than 1 month prior to application submission date. Testimonials should be presented on company's letterhead specifying exact commencement and cessation dates, job title(s), and a description of duties. | |
| Documents | Letter of Good Standing from CPA Australia (indicating date of completion of CPA Programme) | |
Next Steps/ Apply Now
| Route 1: Transitional Arrangement Route | Route 2: Normal Training Route | |
| Education | STEP 1 Select 'Professional Body' as your Qualification Type and select "CPA Australia" as your Professional Body. Apply module exemptions for all modules
STEP 3 When your exemptions are being approved,
| STEP 1
Note: IB module will only be available for enrolment after all required modules are completed |
| Work Experience | Complete 3 years of relevant work experience^^ a) With a Recognised Employer Programme Partner OR b) As a full CPA Australia member ^^ Provide testimonial from current place of employment, which should not be dated more than 1 month prior to application submission date. Testimonials should be presented on company's letterhead specifying exact commencement and cessation dates, job title(s), and a description of duties. | |
| Documents | Letter of Good Standing from CPA Australia (indicating date of completion of CPA Programme) | |
Fees
| Membership Fees | |
| One-time Application Fee | $436.00 |
| 1st year membership Fee | $366.24 (USUAL PRICE: $457) |
| Integrated Business Solutions (IB) Module | |
| One-time Application Fee | $109.00 |
| Module Fee | $1,062.75 |
| TOTAL | $1,973.99 |
| Note: All fees are inclusive of GST | |
Payment methods
VISA/MASTERCARD/PAYPAL (AMEX INCLUSIVE)
Frequently Asked Questions
Transitional Arrangement Route.
If you have not completed 6 modules of the CPA Program exams, including the Global Strategy and Leadership module, you will qualify under the Normal Training Route.
If you did not complete 6 modules of the CPA Program, you will not be eligible under the Transitional Arrangement Route. To be eligible for membership, you can complete Route 2: Normal Training Route. Generally, the Mutual Recognition Agreement does not
recognise module
exemptions awarded in the CPA Program. You can refer to the following table for a better understanding:
| # Modules completed | CPA Program (current format) | CPA Program (2004-2009 format) / CPA Program (Pre 2004 format) |
| 6 Modules | Route 1: Transitional Arrangement Route | |
| 5 Modules or less | Route 2: Normal Training Route | Route 1: Normal Training Route Write in to SCAQ@isca.org.sg with the subject header "Enquiry on MRA (ISCA-CPA Australia)" to provide your information (including the CPA Program transcript) for further assessment. You will be advised on the modules you will be required to complete |
Transitional Arrangement Route.
If you have not completed 6 modules of the CPA Program exams, including the Global Strategy and Leadership module, you will qualify under the Normal Training Route.
No, CPA Australia members will need to have completed the normal education and training route (i.e. complete the CPA Program) to be eligible for the Mutual Recognition Agreement route. Applicants who qualified for CPA Australia membership under reciprocal agreements with other professional bodies or special arrangement pathways are not eligible to apply as a CA (Singapore) through the Mutual Recognition Agreement route.
Alternatively, you may consider the following membership pathways. Click on the respective links to find out more:
- Associate Pathway
- Experienced Professional Pathway
Please contact us at membership@isca.org.sg to check your eligibility.
Find out more about the CPE requirements here.
Please take note we will not be able to process the withdrawal request if you have taken the June 2024 exams.