Neil Armstrong, the United States Naval Aviator who set foot on the Moon on July 21, 1969 as part of NASA's Apollo 11 mission, is set to have a rare visit in Australia.

CPA Australia has announced it will host the first man on the moon as guest of honour at a VIP event.

The flagship event will be the pinnacle of CPA Australia’s 125th anniversary year as it explores the future by reflecting on great achievements of the past.

“Since our founding fathers first met in 1886 the world has changed dramatically, but their commitment to technical rigour, integrity and strategic business thinking remains as does our commitment to serving our members,” said Alex Malley, CEO, CPA Australia.

“Neil Armstrong represents the ultimate in leadership. He was willing to take personal risk for the advancement of our society. He was part of a broader vision and represents one of mankind’s great achievements,” Mr Malley said.

Now 80 year-old Armstrong has flown over 200 different models of aircraft, including jets, rockets, helicopters and gliders. As spacecraft commander for Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing mission, he gained the distinction of being the first man to land a craft on the moon and first to step on its surface.