Join your fellow practitioners in Darwin for the CPA Australia Public Practice Forum 2026 - our flagship one-day event designed specifically for public practitioners and their teams.

As the demands on public practice continue to evolve, practitioners are navigating increasing regulatory expectations, capacity pressures, and changing client needs. This year’s program is designed to provide clarity on what matters most and practical guidance on how to respond with confidence.

The forum brings together policy insights, technical expertise, and real-world practitioner experience to support you in running a sustainable, high-performing practice.

What to Expect

This year’s program is structured to guide you through the key challenges facing public practice today, including:

• The future of public practice and emerging industry pressures
• A comprehensive tax update
• Quality, risk, and professional judgement
• Ethics and decision-making under pressure
• Managing capacity, profitability, and scope
• Leading and supporting your team in a demanding environment

Shared Insights, Shared Success

Connection and shared experience
Engage with fellow practitioners and teams, exchange perspectives, and build connections with peers facing similar challenges across the profession.

Why Attend?

By attending, you will be able to:

• Identify key regulatory, policy, and market shifts impacting public practice
• Translate recent tax developments into practical client advice
• Strengthen quality, documentation, and professional judgement in your practice
• Apply ethical principles in complex, real-world scenarios
• Manage capacity, scope, and profitability more effectively
• Lead your team with confidence in a high-pressure environment