Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia (IPAA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Insolvency
Member Type(s): Insolvency Practitioners, Lawyers, Bankers
Scope: National - Australia
Formed: 1982
Members: 1,500
Address: GPO Box 3921, Sydney, New South Wales, 2041, Australia
Website: www.ipaa.com.au

Description:

The IPAA is the not for profit leading membership organisation in the field of business reconstruction and corporate and personal insolvency.

Mission/Aims:

To be the preeminent regional authority for the practice of organisational reconstruction and personal and corporate insolvency.

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.

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

Training/Licensing/Certification:

IIP Introduction to Insolvency
IEP University Diploma in Insolvency
IMP Advanced

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
INSOL International

Partner Associations:
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
Certified Practising Accountants of Australia (CPAA)
Law Society

Verification Criteria:

Registration by ASIC or ITSA.