US CPA Course Overview
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Designed for aspiring finance professionals
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Global Accounting Certification and CPA License
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4 Paper Exams | 50% MCQ & 50% Simulations.
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12 – 18 months to complete the exams, on average
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400+ hours of live training (Online / offline ).
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400+ hours of pre-recorded class and self-learning platform for CPA.
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Placement Training and Internship Opportunity.
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Advance your career with 360o support.
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Guaranteed placement at Big 4’s and top MNCs
Did you know? The CPA Exam eligibility requirement and the experience required to become a Certified Public Accountant varies from state to state and different states have mandated different CPA exam requirements as determined by their respective state boards of accountancy.
CPA course for US CPA exam is extensive and covers financial accounting and reporting topics and other topics like law, analytics, taxation, auditing, evaluation, regulatory frameworks and procedures, ethics, planning and management of finance.
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Syllabus for US CPA Exams
AICPA has divided the syllabus in to 4 papers covering areas of accounting, law taxation and auditing.
Paper 1: Auditing & Attestation (AUD)
- Engagement Acceptance & understanding the environment
- Understanding the entity and its environment
- Performing Audit procedures & evaluating evidence
- Evaluating Audit findings, communications & reporting
- Accounting & review services engagement
- Professional responsibilities
Paper 2: Business Environment & Concepts (BEC)
- Corporate Governance
- Economic Concepts and Analysis
- Financial Management
- Information Systems and Communications
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
Paper 3: Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR)
- Conceptual Framework, Standard Setting and presentation of Financial Statements
- Financial Statement Accounts: Recognition, Measurement, Valuation, Calculation, Presentation and Disclosures
- Specific Transactions, Events and Disclosures: Recognition, Measurement, Valuation, Calculation, Presentation, and Disclosures
- Governmental Accounting and Reporting
- Not-for-Profit (Nongovernmental) Accounting and Reporting
Paper 4: Regulation (REG)
- Ethics, Professional, and Legal Responsibilities
- Business Law
- Federal Tax Process, Procedures, Accounting, and Planning
- Evaluating Audit findings, communications & reporting
- Federal Taxation of Property Transactions
- Federal Taxation of Individuals
- Federal Taxation of Entities
Did you know? The CPA salary for beginners in India is INR 6,50,000!
US CPA Exam Pattern
The CPA exam is given in a computer-based format and is offered at Prometric Testing Centres located throughout the world.
Paper 1: Auditing & Attestation (AUD)
4 hours | 50% MCQ & 50% Simulations
Paper 2: Business Environment & Concepts (BEC)
4 hours | 50% MCQ & 50% Simulations/Written Communications
Paper 3: Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR)
4 hours | 50% MCQ & 50% Simulations
Paper 4: Regulation (REG)
4 hours | 50% MCQ & 50% Simulations
The passing score is 75 on a 0-99 scale for every CPA exam section. A candidate need to score 75 or more to pass the computer based exams conducted throughout the year to become a Certified Public Accountant.
The US CPA exam consist of Multiple Choice Questions and Task Based Simulations.
CPA Exam Fee
- CPA Exam Fees - $1000
- International testing fee - $1500
- Evaluation Fee - $225
CPA Qualification & CPA License
In order to meet the eligibility criteria for CPA license, the candidate must fulfil all of the following requirements:
- Candidate should pass the Ethics exam
- 150 Credit Hours : Candidates must complete the CPA Course semester with 150 credit hours
- 2000 hours of work experience : Candidates are required to have 2,000 hours of work experience in taxation, auditing, accounting, and the management consultancy Please
CPA Licensing Fees
- PA Licence Fee - $50 -500 every year depending upon the state
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Eligibility & Job Opportunity
Target Audience / Who is this program for.
Candidates who are either pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree and working professionals are eligible for enrolling for this program.
Job Opportunity
Opportunities across the finance and accounting domain in Big Four's and other MNCs.
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FAQs on CPA USA Course
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What is CPA?
CPA is a globally recognized designation and is the highest standard of competence in Accountancy. The CPA course examination is administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which is the world’s largest accounting body.
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How many papers are for CPA?
There are four sections in the CPA exam:
- Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
- Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
- Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)
- Regulation (REG)
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What are the requirements to appear for CPA exam?
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
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What are the requirements to become a CPA License?
Candidate should pass the Ethics exam. 150 Credit Hours : candidates must complete the university education with 150 credit hours. 2000 hours of work experience: candidates are required to have 2,000 hours of work experience in taxation, auditing, accounting, and the management consultancy.
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What is the Uniform CPA Examination® (CPA Exam)?
The Exam is a 16-hour, four-section test that all jurisdictions require you to pass in order to qualify for a CPA license. It is designed to test the minimum knowledge and skills required of a CPA. The CPA Exam is owned by the AICPA, and administered in Prometric test centres by NASBA and the AICPA on behalf of the state boards of accountancy
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Is there a time limit for passing the CPA Exam?
You must pass all four sections of the CPA Exam within 18 months. The calculation of when the 18-month timeframe begins varies by jurisdiction
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What is the structure and format of the CPA Exam?
The CPA Exam consists of four, four-hour sections. You’ll take one section at a time. Each of the four sections is made up of five smaller sections known as “testlets,” which feature multiple-choice questions, task-based simulations, and in the case of the BEC section, written communication tasks
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What is the passing score?
The passing score is 75 on a 0-99 scale.
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Is there any negative marking for CPA?
There is no negative marking in the US CPA exam.
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How often can the candidate take the examination?
The continuous testing window is applied now; they will need to apply for NTS again and write the exam
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Is CPA exam centers available in India?
Testing for CPA Exam candidates at test centres in India will begin on January 1, 2021.
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Where are CPA exam locations/ Centres in India?
Indian candidates can schedule the CPA Exam in the Prometric locations given below:
- Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Trivandrum