The ATMA has the following aims and objectives:

• To provide a forum for representation to government and statutory bodies on issues of interest to members.

• To remain receptive and responsive to members' needs and interests.

• To monitor and inform members of developments in the taxation and management areas of accountancy.

• To conduct seminars and conferences on topics of wide business interest to members, kindred bodies and the business, commercial and industrial communities.

• To grant membership to graduates with an accounting major without the need for further qualifications.

• To admit qualified accountants who possess the required educational standards and experience, as determined by the ATMA Membership Committee.

• To promote excellence by sponsoring academic prizes at Australian universities for outstanding students in Taxation Law and Management Accounting achieved in a degree course majoring in accounting.

• To obtain widespread recognition for the ATMA in the commerce, industry and accounting profession.

• To foster, through cooperation, relationships with other professional bodies and kindred professional organisations.