Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the highest quality of competence in the field of accountancy across the globe. The exam is operated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants CPAs are globally recognized as premier accountants and are hired across industries throughout the world.

Eligibility:

In order to appear for the Certified Public Accountant Examination, the candidates must have any of the below qualifications

• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

• Member of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants in India.

• Member of the Company Secretaries in India.

• Master of Commerce

• MBAs

Indian CA’s with B.Com are also accepted by quite a few states in the US. However, the exact standard with differ from state to state

Syllabus:

CPA exam syllabus is broken down into 4 sections. Each of these sections have their own syllabus and exam which you need to be proficient in. The 4 sections of the CPA exam are as follows:

• Auditing and Attestation (AUD)

• Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)

• Regulation (REG)

• Business Environment Concepts (BEC)

CPA Course Benefits

The CPA course is considered as the ultimate qualification that has unlimited possibilities to show your potential in the accounting field. Listed below are the detailed benefits of CPA course.

• International Recognition: Excellent opportunity for CA, ICWA, CS, LLB, MBA (Finance), M.com and Commerce Graduates who aspire for an International Certification. The exam is administered by the AICPA, which is the world’s largest accounting body.

• Careers Opportunities: After passing the CPA exam candidates start their career with accounting & Auditing Firms, Research firms, Investments banks, Hedge Funds, Private equity firms, Commercial banks, Mutual funds, Merger & Acquisition etc.

• Flexibility & Ease: It’s a Single Level Online exam with just 4 Papers; one can easily clear the exams in less than a year.

• Academic Excellence: A CPA qualification is similar to the Indian CA qualification. In addition to the CA qualification, a CPA will have knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS and US federal taxation and business laws. This gives a great advantage to a CPA when working with US Based Financial firms or Indian firms working for US clients.