Institute of Public Accountants

For the American professional association under this name from 1917 to 1957, see American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Institute of Public Accountants
IndustryAccounting and Finance
FoundedMelbourne Victoria, Australia (1923 as IFCA (1923 as IFCA))
Head OfficeMelbourne, Australia
LocationsAustralia, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur
AreaGlobal
PresidentCheryl Mallett
CEOAndrew Conway
Members25,000 (2023)
DesignationsAIPA, MIPA & FIPA
Mottomaking small business count
FormerlyNational Institute of Accountants
Websitepublicaccountants.org.au

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is one of the three legally recognised professional bodies for accountants in Australia.[1] The IPA represents more than 25,000 voting members working in industry, commerce, government, academia and professional practice.[2]

The organisation rebranded from its previous title, the National Institute of Accountants (NIA), on 2 May 2011.[3]

In 2012, the IPA was ranked 19th in the BRW Most Innovative Companies list.[4]

The IPA launched a digital hub in early 2013.[5]

  1. ^ ASIC Website
  2. ^ "Hansard Display".
  3. ^ "History". www.publicaccountants.org.au. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  4. ^ "The 30 Most Innovative Companies". Archived from the original on 16 May 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  5. ^ "Public Accountant - Official Journal of the Institute of Public Accountants". www.publicaccountant.com.au. Retrieved 18 February 2022.