IMPORTANT
​MRA & OBT applications through CPA closed on 22nd August 2024. Mutual Recognition Agreements will transition to Chartered Accountants Ireland on September 1st 2024. Following 1st September, you will be able to apply through the Chartered Accountants Ireland website here. 


The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland) and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) entered into a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) in 2015. The agreement was renewed in December 2023. It offers qualified members of each body the opportunity to become a member of the other body, and to enjoy the benefits which each organisation offers.


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Terms & Conditions
An ICMA Pakistan member seeking admission to CPA Ireland should: 
1. Have successfully completed:
a)      The ICMA Pakistan examinations,
and,
b)      The ICMA Pakistan practical experience requirements,
and
c)    Any other requirement as may be prescribed by ICMA Pakistan from time to time,
  and 
2. Be a member in good standing and not currently subject to any disciplinary sanctions  or investigations and has not been subject to any disciplinary sanctions in the past five years, 
   and 
3. Complete and pass the on – line courses and tests:

  1. “Overview of Irish Tax, and
  2. “Overview of Irish Law.
    and 
4. Sit and pass the CPA Ireland Strategy Level examinations in:
a)    Advanced Financial Reporting, and

b)    One examination from - Data Analytics for Finance, or Advanced Audit & Assurance, or Advanced Tax Strategy (if the Advanced Tax Strategy examination is sat and passed, the requirement to complete and pass the Overview in Irish Taxation would not be required.) 

CPA Ireland is not obliged to admit as its Member any Member of ICMA Pakistan who:

(a) is a Member of ICMA Pakistan by virtue of an MRA or any other mutual recognition arrangement with another professional body;
(b) is the subject of a current investigation into his or her professional conduct;
(c) has been subject to any disciplinary sanctions within the five (5) years prior to their application.

You Can Join CPA in 5 Easy Steps:
1. Complete the Online Application form 

2. Sit and pass the CPA Ireland Strategy Level examinations in:
a)    Advanced Financial Reporting, and
b)    One examination from - Data Analytics for Finance, or Advanced Audit & Assurance, or Advanced Tax Strategy (if the Advanced Tax Strategy examination is sat and passed, the requirement to complete and pass the *Overview in Irish Taxation below would not be required.) *we will contact you regarding the step 2 Strategy Level exams once you have completed the Step 1 Online Application form 

3. Complete and pass two on-line courses (Both courses are available for €125 each)

  • *Overview of Irish Taxation 
  •  Overview of Irish Law 
4. Pay Administration fee of €200 

5. Send copies all relevant documentation by email to oikomi@cpaireland.ie
  • Letter of good standing
  • 2 References
  • Identification (Copy of Passport or Drivers Licence)
  • Copy of your Membership Certificate
Should you have any queries please email oikomi@cpaireland.ie