MEMBERSHIP · FY 2026–2027
Your next chapter starts with belonging.
Membership is open to Philippine CPAs working or residing in the UAE, and to qualified associate members.
Why join? · Who can join · How to register · Fees & payment · Membership pathway · FAQs
WHY JOIN?
Eight benefits of membership
- Avail of free or discounted seminars and trainings and earn CPD units for your PRC license renewal.
- Get updates from accounting and regulatory bodies in the Philippines and international organizations such as the BOA, SEC, BIR, IC, BSP, IFAC, ACCA and AFA.
- Access job opportunities forwarded by employers to PICPA Abu Dhabi.
- Take advantage of the network.
- Get news about PICPA Abu Dhabi through your copies of The Balance Sheet and the quarterly PICPA Abu Dhabi Journal.
- Death benefit in the amount of PHP 10,000.00* (CPA members only).
- Discounts from business partners and sponsors.
- Eligibility to vote and to be nominated in the annual election of PICPA Abu Dhabi Affiliate.*
* Conditions apply. Contact the membership team at info.picpaabudhabi@gmail.com for current eligibility.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can become a member of PICPA?
CPA members
All Certified Public Accountants whose names appear in the Registry of the Philippine Professional Regulation Commission and who are working or residing in the United Arab Emirates are qualified to be admitted as members of the affiliate.
Associate members
Associate members may be admitted on due application, provided they belong to any of the following categories:
- Filipino citizens who are non-CPAs under Philippine law but hold an equivalent CPA title in a foreign country
- Former Filipino citizens holding a Philippine CPA certificate
- Non-CPA Filipinos who are graduates of accounting courses and/or practicing the accounting or finance profession
HOW TO REGISTER
Become a member in three steps
Watch the video guide
Our officers walk you through registering or renewing your PICPA Abu Dhabi membership. The video was recorded for FY 2025–2026; you now complete the form and upload your documents in the member portal, following the three steps below.
STEP 1
Register in the member portal
Create your member account and complete the PICPA Abu Dhabi Membership Form FY 2026–2027 online, including your ID photo, visa, passport and, for CPAs, your PRC ID. Former members who did not renew for FY 2026–2027 register again here as new members. Already have a portal account? Log in and pay your fee under My Account.
STEP 2
Pay your annual membership fee in the portal
Do not make your payment through MELS.
Log in and open My Account → Payments. Your fee is shown for your category: pay by card and it is confirmed automatically, or choose bank transfer to see the bank details and your own payment reference. See the fees.
STEP 3
Confirm your payment
Card payments need nothing more. If you paid by bank transfer, upload the transfer slip under Payments. The Treasurer verifies it and our officers confirm your membership by email.
CPA members, also
Upload your proof of payment to your profile in the Membership, Events and Learning System (MELS), and make sure your membership affiliation is set to ABU DHABI Affiliate.
Need help?
If you cannot use the portal, email your proof of payment to both addresses:
- picpaauh.treasury@gmail.com
- info.picpaabudhabi@gmail.com
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF
A quick tour of the member portal
Watch how members log in, pay their fees, earn CPD certificates, register for events and show their achievements. You can also open the step-by-step PDF guide.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Fees for FY 2026–2027
You pay your fee inside the member portal, after you register or log in. Under My Account → Payments you will see the exact amount for your category, with two choices: pay by card (confirmed automatically) or by bank transfer (the bank details and your own payment reference are shown there).
| Category | Bank transfer | Card |
|---|---|---|
| CPA | AED 190.00 | AED 197.06 |
| Associate | AED 70.00 | AED 73.29 |
| Reinstatement (1 year of unpaid dues) | AED 80.00 + membership fee | AED 83.60 + membership fee |
| Reinstatement (2 or more years of unpaid dues) | AED 160.00 + membership fee | AED 166.11 + membership fee |
Only coming to an event? You don’t need to be a member. Events open to the public can be booked from the event calendar at the non-member price.
MEMBERSHIP PATHWAY
From member to leader
Members grow with PICPA Abu Dhabi by volunteering, speaking, and serving as officers and directors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Membership FAQs
Can I join if I am not a Philippine CPA?
Yes, as an associate member, if you fall under one of the associate categories listed above.
I’m not a member yet. Where do I pay?
Register first on the membership form. Once your account is created, log in and pay under My Account → Payments. If you only want to attend an event, you don’t need to join: events open to the public can be booked from the event calendar at the non-member price.
Should I pay my dues through MELS?
No. Pay in the member portal, by card or bank transfer. CPA members then upload their proof of payment to MELS and set their affiliation to ABU DHABI Affiliate.
What can I do in the member portal?
Pay your fees, view and update the information you shared, replace documents, register for events, earn CPD certificates, download your membership certificate once issued, and choose whether to appear in the Talent Directory as open for work.
How much are the annual dues?
AED 190 for CPAs and AED 70 for associates by bank transfer. By card, AED 197.06 and AED 73.29, which include the card processing fee so PICPA receives the full fee.
My membership lapsed. How do I reinstate it?
Pay the reinstatement fee plus the applicable membership fee: AED 80 for one year of unpaid dues or AED 160 for two or more years by bank transfer (AED 83.60 or AED 166.11 by card). Both are paid in the member portal.
Who can help with membership or payments?
Email info.picpaabudhabi@gmail.com for membership questions, or picpaauh.treasury@gmail.com for payments and reinstatement.