Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia (IPA)

Description

The IPA is a not for profit leading membership organisation in the field of business restructuring and corporate and personal insolvency.

Member benefits

Professional education
Standards and best practice guides
Quarterly journal
Weekly Alerts
Monthly Newsletter
Monthly forums and study group
Young professionals group
Regulator and government liaison

Mission / Aims

The IPA's vision is building professional excellence, achieved by our members' commitment to the highest standards of professional ethical conduct and through their adherence to our continue education requirements and professional code of practice. We work cooperatively with regulators and consult with our members frequently to ensure that Australia has one of the most effective an efficient insolvency systems in the world.

Within this domain we will:
Establish and maintain high standards of professional services and conduct.
Design and deliver high quality education programs for all members.
Engage constructively with government and regulators for improvement in the legal and regulatory framework.
Represent our members with an informed voice.
Provide clear and accessible information to the public.

Our Values:
Integrity
Transparency
Accountability
Technical Proficiency

Principal activities

Provide highly valued services (such as the Journal and Events) for members.

Be recognised as the key supplier of quality education for the profession and industry.

Engage constructively with regulators so that our input is always sought and considered.

Improve public understanding and perception of the role of the profession.

Become the focal point for setting of standards and thought leadership on professional practice.

Become the umbrella organisation that supports niche groups and sectors within the industry.

Implement a Membership structure that encourages all sectors of the profession and related industries.

Grow and diversify the revenue base to reduce risk and increase capacity to deliver services.

Develop and maintain a competent, well resourced, professional team.

Training / Licensing / Certification

IIP Introduction to Insolvency
IEP University Diploma in Insolvency

Affiliations

We are member of:

INSOL International

Partner Associations:

Certified Practising Accountants of Australia (CPAA)

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)

Law Society