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Free seminars & webinars
A community of accountants
Representation & support
What is needed to become a member?
Frequent FAQs
Welcome to the CPAA
The leading member association for accountants engaged in public practice in the UK and overseas. We exist to support today’s public accountancy community develop the practices of tomorrow.
I've worked in a small practice, as a bookkeeper, for a few years and the CPAA qualifications have really given me the confidence to take on more responsibility. It's refreshing to be able to study things that are actually relevant to my work!
Claire Taylor, CPAA Student
The CPAA is an organisation which understands the needs of small accountancy practitioners. The CPD webinars are the most relevant I have ever participated in and the Member Insurance Scheme gives me peace of mind.
Muhammad Khan, CPAA Member
Benefits of membership
The Association offers three different types of membership based upon each applicant’s circumstances. Each grade of membership offers different benefits tailored towards the member’s needs.
UK Full Practicing
This is our most popular form of membership and includes all of our benefits. It is open to those based in the UK, who have control over an accountancy practice.
Learn More 
- Use of the Appropriate Designation (‘acpa’/‘fcpa’)
- CPD Webinars
- CPD Seminars
- Practising Certificate
- News and Updates
- Technical Support
UK Non-Practicing
This form of membership is open to those based in the UK, who are employed in an accountancy role, or who are retired.
Learn More
- Use of the Appropriate Designation (‘acpa’/‘fcpa’)
- CPD Seminars
- Webinars
- News and Updates
- Support Documents
International
This affiliate grade of membership is open to those employed as accountants outside of the UK.
Learn More
- Use of the Appropriate Designation (‘acpa’/‘fcpa’)
- Webinars
- News and Updates
- Affiliation to a UK based professional membership organisation
Looking for a Qualification?
If you are interested in obtaining one of the vocational qualifications we offer you must register as a student with us.
Why study
with the CPAA?
Practical
Our qualifications will give you real,
practical knowledge and skills.
Accessible
You do not need any prior experience to register for our Level 3 qualification.
Flexible
You have five years to complete the qualification and all assessments are done at home.
Career Development
Continue your journey with CPAA by becoming a full member and taking advantage of our member benefits.
What qualifications do we offer?
If you are interested in obtaining one of the qualifications we offer, a level 3 certificate or level 4 diploma you can learn more below.
Meet our
CPAA
members
Meet the members of CPAA, the beautiful minds behind the association for accountants.
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