To qualify for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia graduates must undertake postgraduate level professional training while they gain three years approved experience with a Chartered Accountant mentor.

If you have a bachelor degree, or relevant masters degree, from a recognised Australian university majoring in accounting:

1. Commence employment with a Chartered Accountant recognised organisation
2. Pre-enrol in the Program and start recording your  work experience
3. Complete at least 26 weeks of prior work experience under the supervision of your Chartered Accountant mentor
4. Enrol in your first GradDipCA module
5. Once you have received enrolment confirmation, register to attend an orientation session for new Chartered Accountants Program candidates.

• Successfully complete one of the Institute's broader entry pathways, including an entrance exam, accredited conversion course or Deakin University's Graduate Certificate of Chartered Accounting Foundations
• Commence employment with a Chartered Accountant recognised organisation
• Enrol in your GradDipCA modules once you have accrued at least six months work experience with a recognised organisation
• Undertake three years mentored work experience known as the Practical Experience requirements while completing the GradDipCA modules of the Chartered Accountants Program.

Once a candidate has completed the Chartered Accountants Program, including the Practical Experience requirements, they commit to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism and undertake continuing professional education throughout their careers.

Read more about the Chartered Accountants Program.