Certified Public Accountants Association

The Certified Public Accountants Association (CPAA) is the UK's official membership organisation for practising accountants engaged in public practice, based in Blackrod, Bolton. Founded in 1989, the CPAA serves as the primary professional body supporting small to medium-sized accountancy and bookkeeping practitioners across the UK and overseas. The association delivers practical, vocational qualifications designed specifically for practitioners in small accountancy firms, offering flexible, home-based assessments with no prior experience required. Beyond qualifications, CPAA provides its members with relevant continuing professional development (CPD) through webinars and seminars, member insurance schemes, professional representation, and community networking. The organisation operates as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, with a mission to support today's public accountancy community and help develop the practices of tomorrow. With a team of 10 staff and over 1,300 members and followers, CPAA is dedicated to understanding the distinct needs of solo practitioners and small practice accountants, offering tailored membership benefits, anti-money laundering support, and governance standards to ensure professional excellence across the UK accountancy sector.