CPA is one of the best known international accounting designations and Irish educational qualifications are well respected worldwide. As the CPA qualification is based on international financial reporting and auditing standards, CPAs are well qualified to operate in any jurisdiction internationally.
CPAs currently work in 32 countries around the world in industry, commerce, finance, government, public practice and other areas where accounting and financial management are required. Some regulated areas of the profession (audit and investment for example) may be subject to national law and regulation.
Such is the global nature of the profession that it is not necessary to become a member of a local accounting body when working abroad, however information on local bodies around the world is available on the International Federation of Accountants website (IFAC). CPA is a founding member of IFAC and currently has a seat on the Board of IFAC.
CPA International Agreements
Australia
CPA Ireland has a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountants Australia). The MRA offers both bodies the opportunity for key strategic partnerships and provides a route for qualified members of each body to become a member of the other body, and to enjoy the benefits which each organisation offers.
Canada
CPA Ireland and the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) have a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) in place. The MRA establishes a strategic partnership between the two leading accounting organisations and gives members the opportunity to qualify for a second designation.
New Zealand
CPA Ireland has been statutorily recognised as an approved body of auditors in New Zealand.
India
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland) has entered into a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with the world's second largest accounting body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICA India). For more information click here.
South Africa
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) and the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) have entered into a memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will see both bodies offer service and support to each others’ members and collaborate on joint research, education and on other areas of mutual interest.
Asia Pacific Is Calling
Morgan McGinley, part of recruitment group Premier, was established in 1988 and has 24 offices in 8 countries. This presentation examines the career opportunities for CPAs in overseas markets, namely Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney and Tokyo. Presentation includes:
•Country profiles
•Roles in demand
•Working in....the practicalities
CPA International Representation
The Institute is active in the profession at national and international level participating in the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies – Ireland – CCAB (I) and together with other leading accountancy bodies the Institute was a founding member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) – the worldwide body. The Institute is also a member of the Federation des Experts Comptables Europeens (FEE), the representative body for the main accountancy bodies in 32 European countries. CPA is also a member of the Edinburgh Group.
