CA ANZ — Chartered Accountant (Australia & New Zealand)
The chartered accountant designation across Australia and New Zealand.
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- Best for
- The chartered accountant designation across Australia and New Zealand.
- Not ideal for
- If you're not targeting Australia or New Zealand.
- Main roles
- Audit, advisory, tax and finance leadership in Australia and New Zealand.
- CPD
- CA ANZ requires ongoing CPD (commonly ~120 hours per triennium).
Last reviewed: June 2026
Who it's for
Those qualifying or working in Australia/NZ, or seeking their recognition.
Structure
The CA Program — the Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (nine subjects: seven core + two electives) plus three years of mentored practical experience.
Time & cost
Typically around 3 years alongside work.
Careers
Audit, advisory, tax and finance leadership in Australia and New Zealand.
The skills you'll build
Many of these serve more than one path.
Best free resources for this path
Curated and vetted, with how to start.
Thousands of university finance/accounting courses you can audit free; financial aid for certificates.
How to start: Free account; click 'Audit', or apply for financial aid for a certificate.
Free, CPE-eligible webcasts on tax, audit, accounting and regulation from the Big 4.
How to start: Search '<firm> webcasts / Dbriefs' and register free per session.
45+ free modules covering the IFRS standards, with a certificate.
How to start: No registration to study; add your name before the assessment for the certificate.
Free, self-paced Excel and Power BI training — essential analyst skills for any finance path.
How to start: Free with a Microsoft account; the optional PL-300 exam is paid.
Continuing professional development (CPD)
CA ANZ requires ongoing CPD (commonly ~120 hours per triennium).
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