To become a student/member of the ACPMA, you need to match the following criteria:

Registration –Certificate in Public Accounting (Certificate PA):

• Completed 12 grades / A-level education or possess accredited equivalence.
• 2 years professional experience in commerce  is mandatory  before/during/after qualification
• Commerce or Non-Commerce background

Registration -Diploma in Public Accounting (Dip.PA):

• Completed 14 years education or accredited equivalence or  qualified Certificate CPA
• Having 02 years professional experience, before/during/after qualification
• Non-Commerce or Commerce  background

Registration –Advance Diploma in Public Accounting (ADPA):

• Completed 16 years education or accredited equivalence or qualified Dip.PA
• Possess 03 years professional experience, before/during/after qualification
• Accounting or Non-Accounting background

Registration -Certified Public Accountant (CPA):

• Completed 16 years education or equivalent or qualified ADPA
• Have  4 years professional experience (02 years during / 01years after qualifying)
• Hold a professional designation (qualified or part-qualified), e.g., CA, CMA, CPA, CCA, CIA, CGA from a recognized professional body.
• Commerce background and accounting background only