The accounting profession is self-regulated.

 

The major accounting professional bodies are -

• Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
• CPA Australia
• the Institute of Public Accountants

 

Each professional body has procedures to discipline members who break its rules of ethical conduct, code of practice and/or accounting standards. To lodge a complaint, you'll need to know which body your accountant is a member of.

 

Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand

Useful information:

• making a complaint about a Chartered Accountant

 

CPA Australia

Useful information:

• making a complaint about a CPA (Certified Practising Accountant)
• complaints process
• fee disputes in particular
• code of professional conduct

 

Institute of Public Accountants

Useful information:

• complaints process
• professional and ethical standards