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CPA Eligibility

rajiv (student) (49 Points)

28 May 2011

I want to know about the eligibility criteria of CPA exams..... whether B.tech. students(Engineers) are eligible for CPA exams or not? if yes, what is the procedure....

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Ashish Toms (CA Final) (206 Points)
Replied 29 May 2011


		Sorry Rajiv, if you are talking about CPA from USA then they require 120-150 credit in accounting which B.Tech students don't qualify for. Hence they are basicaly not eligible for the exam. Regards, Ashish

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naraine (hardware engineer) (22 Points)
Replied 11 July 2011

so, what is the way out for the engineers to pursue the CPA? please help by listing out all the possibilities available.

deepak (student) (29 Points)
Replied 24 November 2011

Originally posted by : naraine
	so, what is the way out for the engineers to pursue the CPA? please help by listing out all the possibilities available.

Hi naraine... All the routes that u take from here will be lenghty...

1) if your college allows it, then take up accounting courses while pursuing ur btech.

2) enroll in an online degree program from US university like University of phoenix and Devry are the most popular and are recognised.. But i dont know whether they are good.. but will get u the credit

3) if u r in US, enroll in a community college

4) do bcom and mcom from india (regular and not correspondence)

(Guest)

Even corrospondance will help!! You have already done B.tech, so it is enough if you do M.com (accounting Major)...And for more information Please contact Leslie ann rogers of CPA excel through E mail....

la.rogers @ cpaexcel.com

and also please visit CPAnet.com for regular updates!

T.KAMALAKAR (SR MANAGAR) (24 Points)
Replied 31 July 2013

Dear sir

I want to know about the eligibility criteria of CPA exams..... whether CA students are eligible for CPA exams or not? if yes, what is the procedure.... Please through some light on my doubt

kamalakar

Read more at: /forum/cpa-eligibility-146534.asp

akash burman (CA Final Article Assistant CS executive) (27 Points)
Replied 10 August 2013

u need a year course after ur BCOM(H) ...distance Mcom will also do ..as 3 years of bcom isnt suffice to be eligible..!

T.KAMALAKAR (SR MANAGAR) (24 Points)
Replied 11 August 2013

I want to know about the eligibility criteria of CPA exams..... whether CA students are eligible for CPA exams or not? if yes, what is the procedure.... Please through some light on my doubt kamalakar

Read more at: /forum/cpa-eligibility-146534.asp

kamalakar

T.KAMALAKAR (SR MANAGAR) (24 Points)
Replied 11 August 2013

daer sir

Dear Sir

I want to know whether the student who has compleated both CA and ICWA, is eligible for CPA exams or not? Please through some light on my doubt.

kamalakar

Read more at: /forum/cpa-eligibility-146534.asp

Sandeep Jadhav (Bcom ITP STP ITRPS STRPS CS CA FIN) (1092 Points)
Replied 13 December 2014

ABOUT CPA

Globally Recognized: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the highest standard of competence in the field of Accountancy across the globe. The exam is administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which is the world's largest accounting body.
CA and CPA : A CPA qualification is similar to the Indian CA qualification. In addition to the CA qualification, a CPA will have knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAS),US federal taxation and business laws. This gives great advantage to a CPA when working with US Based Financial firms or Indian firms working for US clients.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CPA certification opens doors to a wide variety of career options. Some current hot areas in accounting include; Assurance Services, Forensic Accounting, International Accounting, Internal & External Auditing, Tax & Financial Planning, Consulting Services, Forensic Accounting. CPA's are the most sought after professionals amongst the MNC's in India. With global recognition, a CPA can always find the best place to work anywhere and a salary with at least 30 - 40% more than the other accounting professionals.

ELIGIBILITY / EXAM

CPA is most suitable for CA, ICWA, CS, LLB, MBA (Finance), M.Com Professionals.
It's an Online Exam, which consists of 4 papers and can be easily completed in less than 1 year.

EDUPRISTINE ADVANTAGE

Career Counseling to understand the relevance of CPA on an individual basis
Complete Classroom Preparation for Exam by CPA qualified Faculty with significant experience.
Apply for CPA Exam and assistance for registration, VISA, etc
Assistance in getting CPA License after clearing the exams
100% Placement Assistance after completion of the Exam
Mentor assigned to each student for 100% support during the program.
Register once and attend Classroom Trainings till you clear the Exam.

EXAM STRUCTURE

Exam passing Rate: A Candidate has to score 75% or more in each of the 4 exams to be a Certified Public Accountant. Historically the pass % is approximately 45% globally. You will have to clear all the 4 exams within 18 months of exam registration.

Exam I:	Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR)
Syllabus	• Conceptual Framework, Standard Setting and presentation of Financial Statements (17-23%) • Financial Statement Accounts: Recognition, Measurement, Valuation, Calculation, Presentation and Disclosures (27-33%) • Specific Transactions, Events and Disclosures: Recognition, Measurement, Valuation, Calculation, Presentation, and Disclosures (27% - 33%) • Governmental Accounting and Reporting (8% - 12%) • Not-for-Profit (Nongovernmental) Accounting and Reporting (8%-12%)
Duration	4 hrs Exam
Question pattern	3 multiple choice testlets (60% weightage) & 7 short task-based simulations (40% weightage)

Exam II:	Auditing & Attestation (AUD)
Syllabus	• Engagement Acceptance & understanding the environment (12-16%) • Understanding the entity and its environment (16-20%) • Performing Audit procedures & evaluating evidence (16-20%) • Evaluating Audit findings, communications & reporting (16-20%) • Accounting & review services engagement (12-16%) • Professional responsibilities (16-20%)
Duration	4 hrs Exam
Question pattern	3 multiple choice testlets (60% weightage) & 7 short task-based simulations (40% weightage)

Exam III:	Regulation (REG)
Syllabus	• Ethics, Professional, and Legal Responsibilities (15% -19%) • Business Law (17% - 21%) • Federal Tax Process, Procedures, Accounting, and Planning (11% - 15%) • Federal Taxation of Property Transactions (12% - 16%) • Federal Taxation of Individuals (13% - 19%) • Federal Taxation of Entities (18% - 24%)
Duration	4 hrs Exam
Question pattern	3 multiple choice testlets (60% weightage) & 7 short task-based simulations (40% weightage).

Exam IV:	Business Environment & Concepts (BEC)
Syllabus	• Ethics, Professional, and Legal Responsibilities (15% -19%) • Business Law (17% - 21%) • Federal Tax Process, Procedures, Accounting, and Planning (11% - 15%) • Federal Taxation of Property Transactions (12% - 16%) • Federal Taxation of Individuals (13% - 19%) • Federal Taxation of Entities (18% - 24%)
Duration	4 hrs Exam
Question pattern	3 multiple choice testlets (85% weightage) & 3 written simulations (15% weightage).

Suresh Suri (2 Points)
Replied 05 February 2017

hello sir, i am sureshkumar . i want to do job in medical billing and medical coding . i am eligible for cpa exam or not

Suman (CMA) (195 Points)
Replied 28 April 2020

Generally, most Indian B.Com graduates are eligible to take the CPA exam.

Every year of university education in India is equivalent to 30-semester credits of US Education, totaling 90 credits at the end of 3 years.

If B.Com is completed in 1st division from a NAAC 'A' university, the 3-year B.Com would be treated as 4 years of US education, i.e., 120 credits for B.Com alone. Having a 2-year Master's degree (e.g., M.Com, MBA) contributes to 60 education credits. Further, professional qualifications like CA/CS/CWA are recognized by a few States as 2 years of US education.

In case yours is a NAAC 'A' college, you'd be able to appear for the exams. Even if that's not the case, you can pursue bridge courses to get the credits. For additional information, you can write to me or visit www.mileseducation.com

Surendra India (4 Points)
Replied 19 June 2020

Hi Ashish

I have done B tech , MTech , Executive MBA and MBA in Power Management , Kidly tell me if i am eligible for CPA ?

thanks and regards

Surendra India (4 Points)
Replied 19 June 2020

Hi Suman

I have done B tech , MTech , Executive MBA and MBA in Power Management , Kindly tell me if i am eligible for CPA ? thanks and regards

Suman (CMA) (195 Points)
Replied 20 June 2020

With your executive MBA and MBA in power management, you will have enough credits. Considering your MBA is a 2-year program, with 2 MBS programs, you'll have 120 credits (30 credits per year of study) and are eligible to take up the exams. You will need 150 credits in total in order to receive the CPA license post completing your CPA exams in order to get the license. WIth your BTech and MTech programs, we will have to evaluate in detail in order to understand if you will receive any credits based on your subjects. Please reach out to the Miles team so we can quickly scan through and provide you with an update.

Originally posted by : Surendra India
	Hi Suman I have done B tech , MTech , Executive MBA and MBA in Power Management , Kindly tell me if i am eligible for CPA ? thanks and regards