Special Announcement:

We have introduced several new levels of membership, to cater for Corporate Membership, Corporate Sponsors, International Members and partly qualified Accountants. See the membership descriptions below for more information.

ATMA Membership is available to Australian and International qualified Accountants and students. Various levels of membership are offered.

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

Associate (ATMA)
Graduates with a:

  • Degree in Administration, Banking and Finance, Local Government or Marketing; or,
  • Diploma in Financial Planning or Associate Member of FPA; or,
  • Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators; or
  • Associate Member of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance; or
  • Associate of the Institute of Internal Auditors; or
  • Member of the Finance and Treasury Association; or
  • TAFE Advanced Diploma in Accounting (ie non-degree qualified).
  • Associates must complete a recognised Professional Upgrade Program within 5 years of joining the ATMA to advance to "Member" status. A Professional Upgrade Program is available through:
  • Charles Sturt University
  • The ATMA recognises passes in equivalent subjects at any other Australian University.
  • For non-accounting degree graduates, CSU - Wagga Wagga, University of Southern Queensland and Southern Cross University, offer Masters in Accounting programs.
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Member (MTMA)
Graduates holding a Degree with an accounting major from an Australian University or a former C.A.E.

Members may advance to "Fellow" status if they:

  • qualified as an accountant 10 or more years ago; or,
  • complete studies leading to a Masters Degree (accounting emphasis); or,
  • hold a Post Graduate Diploma (accounting emphasis).
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Fellow (FTMA)
Accountants fulfilling the requirements of ATMA "Member" status who:
  • qualified as an accountant 10 or more years; or,
  • hold a Masters Degree with an accounting emphasis; or,
  • hold a post graduate Diploma with an accounting emphasis.
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Student
For students of Taxation Law and Taxation / Management Accounting.

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Affiliate (AMATMA)
The Affiliate level of membership is a grade of membership that allows those who do not meet the requirements for higher membership levels. It was introduced to make the ATMA more accessible to those persons considering a career in accounting or studying for an accounting qualification. No formal qualifications are needed to join the ATMA at the Affiliate level. You remain an Affiliate member until you meet the requirements for any of the professional levels of membership. A membership certificate will be issued. Affiliates are not eligible to hold an ATMA Public Practice Certificate. Nor are they eligible to stand for the General Council or vote at Annual General meetings. A members' handbook can be purchased from the ATMA.

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Corporate Member
This level of membership was designed for corporate bodies to join the ATMA at a special level of membership. A membership certificate will be issued. Corporate members are not eligible to hold an ATMA Public Practice Certificate. They are not eligible to stand for the General Council or vote at Annual General Meetings. A member's handbook can be purchased from the ATMA. A Corporate member will be entitled to have 5 employees attend ATMA Professional Development activities at member rates.

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International Member (IMATMA)
This level of membership was introduced to allow overseas qualified accountants to join the ATMA at a level of membership based on their existing qualifications. This level of membership was introduced to allow members of any overseas accounting association to gain a level of ATMA membership. International members will be able to advance their standing within ATMA by examination. They are not eligible to hold an ATMA Public Practice Certificate or vote at Annual General Meetings. A member's handbook can be purchased from the ATMA.

Application Australian Residents
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