Is CPA USA as difficult as CA & minimum passing marks in CPA

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My self Sukumar reddy. I have done B.com and MBA from Osmania University, with  no practical Work Experience , but i strongly decided to pursue CPA australia. so can anybody suggest me with their Views regarding CPA, so that it perhaps be helpful for me to move ahead in accounting Career. I would truly appreciate if somebody can help m with this.

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With Regards

Sukumar

i'm appearing for my I.P.C.C  exams for this  nov 2012 attempt. this is my third attemp and im realy prepared this time to clear. im also tyb.com student. i want to know about C.P.A  course. i desire to work in U.S. when shall i be eligible for pursuing c.p.a? if i clear my i.p.c.c ,shall i continue for my c.a studies or opt for c.p.a or both? which one is most secure for my carrer? is it realy difficult to get u.s visa for student like me?  waiting for replies.

Hello Asha Mam,

I have completed my Bcom form college, & Mcom 1st year form college & 2nd year form Mumbai University.

I have 1 years & 7 months of experience in Internal Audit (post Articleship of 3.5 years)

I have also cleared Inter CA in NOV 2011, i am planning to pursue CPA from United states.

My brother stays in Massachusetts, & 2 of my Friends resides in New york.

1. Whether i am eligible for taking up CPA??

2. If yes which state should i prefer New York or Massachusetts???

3. For visa shall i declare that my brother stays in United states???

4. while pursuing CPA am i allowed to stay in USA for the period till i clear my CPA or is it that i am allowed to go only for appering exam???

Request you to kindly help ASAP...