Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA)

Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) provides Accredited and Non Accredited Training, delivering CPD (Continuing Professional Development) education for accounting and financial advice professionals from its Melbourne headquarters, serving members across Australia.

• Traces its origins to 1919, operating for over 100 years as a not-for-profit membership association, and now represents more than 22,000 members and supporters.
• Delivers CPD accredited training through the IFPA CPD Education Hub, including monthly tax update webinars, recorded CPD sessions and an annual conference.
• Runs discussion groups and technical publications such as Tax Notes and Super Notes to support ongoing professional development for members.
• Offers multiple membership categories alongside advisory resources, an AI powered helpline and SMSF audit services.

Best for: accounting and financial advice practices in Australia needing accredited CPD training and technical resources to meet ongoing professional development requirements.

Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) supports Compliance and Mandatory Training, helping accounting and financial advice practitioners meet CPD obligations, based in Melbourne and serving members across Australia.

• Provides CPD accreditation and monthly tax update webinars covering current regulatory and technical requirements for practitioners.
• Publishes recorded CPD content and technical notes on tax and superannuation topics to keep members current with compliance obligations.
• Backs this with advocacy for SME focused practices and a not-for-profit membership structure operating for over 100 years.

Best for: SME accounting practices that need ongoing CPD compliance training bundled with membership and technical support.