Membership Levels
Associate (ATMA)
Associate Membership is open to graduates with a:
• Degree in Administration, Banking and Finance, Local Government or Marketing
• Diploma in Financial Planning or Associate Member of FPA
• Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
• Associate Member of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance
• Associate of the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Member of the Finance and Treasury Association
• TAFE 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 a "MEMBER" status. Charles Sturt University
The ATMA recognises passes in equivalent subjects at any other Australian University or Registered Training Office (RTO). For non accounting degree graduates, CSU - Wagga Wagga, University of Southern Queensland and Southern Cross University, offer Masters in Accounting programs.
Member (MTMA)
Member level membership is open to:
• Graduates holding a Degree with an accounting major from an Australian University or a former C.A.E
‘MEMBERS’ may advance to ‘FELLOW’ status by either applying for an upgrade after they have been qualified for 10 years or more, or by completing post graduate studies leading to a Masters Degree or Post Graduate Diploma with an Accounting emphasis.
Fellow (FTMA)
Fellowship membership is open to accountants fulfilling the requirements of ATMA "Member" status who:
• Qualified as an accountant 10 or more years ago
• Hold a Masters Degree with an accounting emphasis
• Hold a Post Graduate Diploma with an accounting emphasis
ATMA Certified Bookkeeper (ATMA CBK)
Bookkeepers who have completed a Certificate IV in Financial Services are invited to join the ATMA at this level. This level was created to assist bookkeepers who where undertaking limited bookkeeping activities including BAS services and met the requirements of the old regime. ATMA CBK membership is designed to meet option 2 of the conditions for registration as a BAS Agent shown on the information sheet issued by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). ATMA CBK provides a commitment to high standards, professionalism, recognition and status for self employed bookkeepers, payroll officers, BAS Agents, assistant accountants, accounts payable / receivable officers and other accounting support staff. This is a non voting level of the ATMA.
‘ATMA CBK’ must have completed a Certificate IV in Financial Services (accounting/bookkeeping), or already be registered as a BAS Service Provider.
Public Practice Certificate
ATMA members in Public Practice MUST hold a current ATMA Public Practice Certificate.
Levels eligible for an ATMA Public Practice Certificate:
• FTMA
• MTMA
• ATMA
• ATMA CBK
All Public Practice Certificate holders are required to complete a 2 day ATMA Public Practice Workshop.
ATMA CBK Public Practic Certificate Workshop is a one day course.
At the time of renewing you ATMA or ATMA CBK Public Practice Certificate you must also complete the declaration to ensure you are in Compliance with the ATMA By-Laws and Pronouncements
Student
Student membership is available to:
• Students currently enrolled in the studies of Taxation Law and Taxation / Management Accounting
This is a non voting level of the ATMA.
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. This is a non voting level of the ATMA.
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.
International Member
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.