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CPA Australia Exam Guide

by Alex Chu

Studying for CPA Australia? This podcast simplifies the syllabus and shows you how to tackle the exam. After listening, train with exam-style MCQs and instant explanations at https://cpacopilot.replit.app/. Practice smarter. Pass sooner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Advanced Audit and Assurance - Module 5

    CPA Australia Advanced Audit and Assurance — Module 5: Other Assurance Engagements. Listen-along study episode covering audits of specialised areas, review engagements, assurance on non-financial and future-oriented information, controls and compliance, public sector performance audits, and...

  2. Advanced Audit and Assurance - Module 4

    CPA Australia Advanced Audit and Assurance — Module 4: Conclusions and Reporting Responsibilities for an Audit of Historical Financial Information. Listen-along study episode covering completing the fieldwork, the final review, preparing the auditor's report and opinion, and communication and...

  3. Advanced Audit and Assurance - Module 3

    CPA Australia Advanced Audit and Assurance — Module 3: Performing the Audit of Historical Financial Information. Listen-along study episode covering evaluating audit procedures, performing tests of controls and substantive procedures, gathering evidence in complex environments, and documenting…

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  4. Advanced Audit and Assurance - Module 1

    CPA Australia Advanced Audit and Assurance — Module 1: The Auditing and Assurance Framework. Listen-along study episode covering applying the International Framework for Assurance Engagements, ethical requirements and quality management, the elements and types of assurance engagements, and how…

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  5. Advanced Audit and Assurance - Module 2

    CPA Australia Advanced Audit and Assurance — Module 2: Planning the Audit of Historical Financial Information. Listen-along study episode covering the auditor's objectives and responsibilities, engagement terms and planning, risk assessment through understanding the entity and its controls, and...

  6. Global Strategy and Leadership - Module 7

    CPA Australia Global Strategy & Leadership — Module 7: Strategy and Leadership for Emerging Business Models. Listen-along study episode covering the concepts and frameworks for strategy in emerging business models, the strategies that suit their challenges, and how management and leadership drive...

  7. Global Strategy and Leadership - Module 6

    CPA Australia Global Strategy & Leadership — Module 6: Strategy Implementation. Listen-along study episode covering the key frameworks for implementing strategy, the factors behind successful implementation and change, how to evaluate implementation as circumstances change, and how management and...

  8. Global Strategy and Leadership - Module 5

    CPA Australia Global Strategy & Leadership — Module 5: Strategy Development. Listen-along study episode covering the key concepts and frameworks for developing strategy, how to evaluate strategic options and their risks, and how to turn the chosen options into strategic themes and a finalised...

  9. Global Strategy and Leadership - Module 4

    CPA Australia Global Strategy & Leadership — Module 4: Product, Service and Market Development. Listen-along study episode covering how innovation drives growth, the frameworks for developing new products, services and markets, and how management and leadership drive that development. 📘 GSL…

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  10. Global Strategy and Leadership - Module 3

    CPA Australia Global Strategy and Leadership — Module 3: Understanding the Internal Environment. Listen-along study episode covering stakeholders, performance, capabilities and how internal analysis shapes strategy choice. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources: https://cpacopilot.net/ What this episode...

  11. Global Strategy and Leadership — Module 2

    CPA Australia Global Strategy and Leadership — Module 2: Understanding the External Environment. Listen-along study episode covering industry and market analysis, remote-environment trends, competitors and customers, and what that means for leaders and CPAs. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources:...

  12. Global Strategy and Leadership - Module 1

    CPA Australia Global Strategy and Leadership — Module 1: An Introduction to Strategy and Leadership. Listen-along study episode covering the core concepts of strategy and leadership in a global context, and the CPA’s role as a strategic business partner. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources:...

  13. Strategic Management Accounting - Module 6

    CPA Australia Strategic Management Accounting — Module 6: Tools for Creating and Managing Value. Listen-along study episode covering the value chain and the costing, pricing and profit tools management accountants use to grow organisational value. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources:...

  14. Strategic Management Accounting - Module 5

    CPA Australia Strategic Management Accounting — Module 5: Performance Management. Listen-along study episode covering how organisations set targets, measure performance, link control systems to strategy, and use tools such as the balanced scorecard. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources:...

  15. Strategic Management Accounting - Module 4

    CPA Australia Strategic Management Accounting — Module 4: Project Management. Listen-along study episode covering what makes a project, how projects are selected and planned, the management accountant’s role, and how they are controlled and reviewed. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources:...

  16. Strategic Management Accounting - Module 3

    CPA Australia Strategic Management Accounting — Module 3: Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting. Listen-along study episode covering how budgets link to strategy, how master budgets and forecasts are built, variance analysis, behavioural issues, and alternatives to the traditional annual budget. 📘...

  17. Strategic Management Accounting - Module 2

    CPA Australia Strategic Management Accounting — Module 2: Information for Decision-Making. Listen-along study episode covering stakeholder information needs, information systems, the trusted-adviser role, and when systems need upgrading or replacing. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources:...

  18. Strategic Management Accounting - Module 1

    CPA Australia Strategic Management Accounting — Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Management Accounting. Listen-along study episode covering what SMA is, how organisations create value, the shift from scorekeeper to business partner, and the analytical tools that support strategy. 📘 More CPA...

  19. Contemporary Business Issues - Module 5

    CPA Australia Contemporary Business Issues — Module 5: Contemporary Stakeholder Management. Listen-along study episode covering stakeholder claims, communication, social media, reputation, and deeper long-term engagement. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources: https://cpacopilot.net/ What this episode...

  20. Contemporary Business Issues - Module 4

    CPA Australia Contemporary Business Issues — Module 4: Future of Natural Resource Management. Listen-along study episode covering sustainable resource use, carbon regulation, and how organisations account for and report natural-resource impacts. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources:...

  21. Contemporary Business Issues - Module 3

    CPA Australia Contemporary Business Issues — Module 3: Contemporary Human Resource Management. Listen-along study episode covering strategic people management, workforce diversity, changing work, knowledge sharing, and the accountant’s role in HR. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources:...

  22. Contemporary Business Issues - Module 2

    CPA Australia Contemporary Business Issues — Module 2: Contemporary Business Models and Financing. Listen-along study episode covering new business models, the sharing economy, alternative financing, social entrepreneurship, and microfinance. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources…

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  23. Contemporary Business Issues - Module 1

    CPA Australia Contemporary Business Issues — Module 1: Future Accounting Skills. Listen-along study episode covering drivers of change, the strategic adviser role, and the business, behavioural and leadership skills a future-focused accountant needs. 📘 More CPA exam prep resources:...

  24. Financial Reporting - Module 7

    CPA Australia Financial Reporting — Module 7: Impairment of Assets. Listen-along study episode covering IAS 36, recoverable amount, individual-asset tests, and cash-generating units. 📘 FR Index — 441 key terms with study-guide page refs: https://buymeacoffee.com/cpaexamguide... More CPA exam…

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  25. Countdown to 2027: IFRS 18, 19, and the Amendments in Between

    Global financial reporting is transforming. IFRS 18 (2027) mandates three categories (operating, investing, financing) and new subtotals for comparability. Companies must disclose and audit their Management-defined Performance Measures (MPMs). Separately, IAS 21 amendments (2025) require…

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  26. Financial Reporting - Module 6

    CPA Australia Financial Reporting — Module 6: Financial Instruments. Listen-along study episode covering what financial instruments are, IFRS 9 recognition and measurement, hedge accounting, and presentation. 📘 FR Index — 441 key terms with study-guide page refs:...

  27. Financial Reporting - Module 5

    CPA Australia Financial Reporting — Module 5: Business Combinations and Group Accounting. Listen-along study episode covering IFRS 3, consolidation under IFRS 10, associates (IAS 28), and joint arrangements. 📘 FR Index — 441 key terms with study-guide page refs:...

  28. Mastering CPA Australia Exams: MCQs, ERQs, and Bullet-Proof Exam Day Tactics

    Train Exam MCQ at https://cpacopilot.net/ NOW!!! A crisp, no-fluff coaching session for CPA Australia candidates sitting in-person, open-book exams. In ~30 minutes, we break down exactly how to win across multiple-choice (standard, vignette, and “select-all-that-apply”) and extended-response...

  29. Financial Reporting - Module 4

    CPA Australia Financial Reporting — Module 4: Income Taxes. Listen-along study episode covering IAS 12, current vs deferred tax, tax bases, temporary differences, and disclosure. 📘 FR Index — 441 key terms with study-guide page refs: https://buymeacoffee.com/cpaexamguide... More CPA exam prep:...

  30. Financial Reporting - Module 3

    CPA Australia Financial Reporting — Module 3: Revenue, Provisions and Contingencies. Listen-along study episode covering IFRS 15’s five-step model, IAS 37 provisions, and contingent assets and liabilities. 📘 FR Index — 441 key terms with study-guide page refs:...

  31. Financial Reporting - Module 2

    CPA Australia Financial Reporting — Module 2: Presentation of Financial Statements. Listen-along study episode covering IAS 1, the full set of statements, accounting policies, events after reporting date, and cash flows. 📘 FR Index — 441 key terms with study-guide page refs:...

  32. Financial Reporting - Module 1

    CPA Australia Financial Reporting — Module 1: The Role and Importance of Financial Reporting. Listen-along study episode covering general purpose financial statements, the Conceptual Framework, qualitative characteristics, and measurement. 📘 FR Index — 441 key terms with study-guide page refs:...

  33. Ethics and Governance - Module 5

    Module 5: Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability — from the CPA Australia Ethics & Governance subject. In this episode we break down the key ideas of Module 5: corporate social responsibility, the triple bottom line, sustainability and ESG, stakeholder engagement, sustainability...

  34. Ethics and Governance - Module 4

    Module 4: Governance in Practice — from the CPA Australia Ethics & Governance subject. In this episode we break down the key ideas of Module 4: the role and structure of the board, directors' duties and responsibilities, board committees, executive remuneration, risk management and internal...

  35. Ethics and Governance - Module 3

    Module 3: Governance Concepts — from the CPA Australia Ethics & Governance subject. In this episode we break down the key ideas of Module 3: what corporate governance is, agency theory and stakeholder theory, governance frameworks and models, the role of regulation and codes, and how governance...

  36. Ethics and Governance - Module 2

    In this episode we break down the key ideas of Module 2: ethical theories and frameworks, the difference between ethics and the law, professional ethics for accountants, APES 110 and the fundamental principles, threats and safeguards, and ethical decision-making models. Perfect for listening on…

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  37. Ethics and Governance - Module 1

    Module 1: Accounting and Society — from the CPA Australia Ethics & Governance subject. In this episode we break down the key ideas of Module 1: the role of accounting in society, the accounting profession, professional accountability, and why ethics and governance matter to the work of a...

  38. Ethics and Governance - An Overview

    CPACopilot is live — practice CPA Australia MCQs now: https://cpacopilot.net/ Feeling overwhelmed by complex business topics? This is the first episode in our Ethics and Governance series, designed to give you a comprehensive overview and a roadmap for this critical subject. It's essential for...

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Studying for CPA Australia? This podcast simplifies the syllabus and shows you how to tackle the exam. After listening, train with exam-style MCQs and instant explanations at https://cpacopilot.replit.app/. Practice smarter. Pass sooner.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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