CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT [CPA]



Examination Conducted by
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Certification Issued by
State Board of Accountancy from applicable state

International Recognition
• U.S. CPA is mutually recognized by many accounting professional institutes around the world
• U.S. CPA is eligible for advanced entry through CARE in CPA of Canada
• U.S. CPA is the preferred qualification with a high compensation package in the Middle East and in MNC's around the world.
• Candidate with U.S. CPA will be awarded CPA of Australia subject to conditions.

Eligibility
M.Com / M.B.A. / ICWA / CA are eligible. B.A./ BBA / B.SC graduates (4 years) with accounting subjects are eligible, subject to conditions.

Examination Center
Prometric centers in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Japan & Brazil subject to conditions.
Citizens of India are now able to take CPA examinations in the Middle East including Dubai & Abu Dhabi.

Exam Format (W.e.f. 01.04.2017)
Subjects | Exam Hours | MCQ – 50% | TBS – 50% | WCT |
Auditing & Attestation | 4 | 72 | 9 | - |
Financial Accounting & Reporting | 4 | 66 | 9 | - |
Regulation (Law & Tax) | 4 | 76 | 9 | - |
Business Environment & Concepts | 4 | 62 | 5 | 3 (15%) |

Minimum Passing Mark
• Passing grade for each section - 75%
• Credits for passed papers are available for 18 months
• Credits for passed papers are available for 18 months

Work Experience
• Not required in some states for getting CPA designation
(2 tier states)
• Required for licensing and differs from state to state
(2 tier states)
• Required for licensing and differs from state to state

Exam Fees (approx.)
Varies from state to state
Exam Registration (every application) - $ 250
Exam fee per paper - U.S Location - $ 250
Additional fee for international location - $ 250
Exam Registration (every application) - $ 250
Exam fee per paper - U.S Location - $ 250
Additional fee for international location - $ 250
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