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The Role and Value of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Eligibility
1. Educational Requirements
● Bachelor’s Degree: You must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Examination Requirements
● You must pass the Uniform CPA Exam, which consists of four sections:
1. Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
2. Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)
3. Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
4. Regulation (REG)
● The exam is administered year-round and can be taken in any order.
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Exam Details
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US CPA and Indian Professional Courses
| Differentiating Point | Indian CA | US CPA |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | ICAI | 55 State Boards |
| Exams Administered by | ICAI | AICPA |
| Licensed by | ICAI | 55 State Boards |
| Duration | 5-7 Years Years | 12-18 Months |
| Toughness | 3 | Single level |
| No. of Exams | 20 | 4 |
| Exam Pattern | Descriptive and Theory based | Objective and Practical based |
| Passing perc. | 5-10% | 50-60% |
| Recognition | Only in India | Globally Recognised |
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Frequently asked questions
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a designation given by AICPA to the individuals who have passed the Uniform CPA exam, met the required and relevant experience. The CPA designation enforces high professional standards in the field of accounting.
The CPA Exams are administered by AICPA, the world’s largest accounting body. AICPA offers membership to all the aspirants successfully clearing all 4 CPA exams. CPA license, however, is issued by the 55 state boards of accountancy of the US that are part of NASBA. Each state board has different eligibility criteria that the aspirant needs to meet to take the US CPA exams:
⮚ Master’s Degree in any of the streams of Commerce, Accounting or Finance
⮚ An aspirant needs 120 credits to take the US CPA exams and 150 credits to get his CPA license
⮚ It’s generally considered that one year of University education in India is equal to 30 credits of US education
There are indeed many job opportunities in India for US CPA qualified professionals. Obviously, there are the big 4s like Deloitte, EY, etc where CPAs have an opportunity. Apart from the big 4s there are many more international companies like PwC India hiring CPAs even right now.
You need a score of 75 or higher to pass the CPA exam. Specifically, you must earn a 75 or higher on each of the four tests that make up the CPA exam.
CPA has 4 papers compared to the CA exam which has 3 levels and 18 papers on a whole. Moreover, CPA takes less than a year to complete. The CA, on the other hand, takes close to 5 years to complete.
Yes, once he registers with the bridge course, he can sit for CPA exam and meet CPA eligibility.
CA and US CPA are both professional qualifications. However, the qualities, structures, and durations differ completely; also please note there are no exemptions in any of the subjects as ICAI currently don’t have MOU with AICPA, so you will need to write four sections in order to pass the CPA exam.
There are many US firms all over the globe. There are many US companies now in India, so the job scope is good. Companies like Deloitte, EY, Amazon, Synchrony, Invesco and so many more frequently hire in India.
We select the state for you based on your educational background and make sure you get maximum credits as required. US CPA is a uniform exam and the paper will be the same no matter which state you apply from.
Exam format: MCQs, simulations, and written communications.The student will have access to Authoritative literature when he is answering Simulations part in all the 4 papers. Authoritative literature comprises of GAAP, IRS, GAAS where a student can use it to answer, but it requires a lot of practice to locate the exact answer as it is too vast to search.
B.Com gives you a total of 90 credits and to qualify for the CPA exam you need 120 credits but there are certain states which allow you to sit for CPA exam even with 90 credits provided you sign an undertaking that you will meet the balance credits within 18 months of appearing for the first paper. Yes, you can do CPA but you need to sign an undertaking and we will help you with a bridge course to meet the balance credits. Additionally, B. Com with NAAC A- First division is also an eligibility criterion.
To be eligible to appear for the US CPA exam one must have 120 credits, each graduation is converted into 30 years of credits thereby adding 90 credits for 3 years, if your NAAC A, the first division you will get 30 additional credits. To apply for the license, one must have 150 credits. Although certain other requirements vary by jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction has specific requirements about education, experience, and residency. Refer to your jurisdiction’s application materials for additional information.
Definitely not. The CPA exam just consists of 4 papers, and it’s very easy to pass. The exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions, Task-based simulations and Written communication tasks.
CA and CPA both great professions together are definitely an amazing combination. If you are a Chartered Accountant who wishes to explore the world and global opportunities, also get proper experience in MNCs then going for CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is your chance to unlock the arena of career options.
Yes. The most valuable addition of a CMA certification for an existing CPA is to see how he/she is equipped with working in management accounting, especially the costing area. If the CPA qualification and the external audit job doesn’t cover much on management accounting, a CMA certification can help you fill the gap.
Doubling down on accounting credentials, especially obtaining both your CPA license and CMA certification can broaden your knowledge base of accounting concepts and skills, enhance your marketability and provide numerous other benefits.
The main difference between CAs and CPAs is that the CPA is used in the United States, while CA is used in India. If these CA professionals pass a test, their qualifications can transfer to the United States, working as CPAs.
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is great if you want to rise up the finance department at a corporate business and ultimately become the CFO. Within, or if you want to rise up the ranks at a public accounting firm. Both offer good opportunities for people looking to break into corporate finance.
CPA professionals usually pursue the career of an accountant or financial advisor. Over the course of the career, the average salary of a CPA hovers around $120,000, while that of a CMA is around $100,000. However in India, CPA would generally earn more than CMA.