Qualifications; Requirements for CPA in USA?
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A: The requirements are (1) complete a program of study in accounting at a college or university — the AICPA recommends at least 150 hours of study; (2) pass the Uniform CPA Examination graded by AICPA; (3) obtain a certain amount of professional work experience in public accounting — however, this is not required in all states. A useful resource that summarizes the licensing and regulatory requirements of CPAs in each state is the Digest of State Accountancy Laws and State Board Regulations published jointly by AICPA and NASBA. This publication is available at www.CPA2Biz.com \n\nas reg duration and other matters, ...\n  \n\nFaxBack\n\nThe AICPA's 24-hour Fax Hotline enables members to obtain pertinent information from a fax machine 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Current comment letters, conference brochures and registration forms, CPE information, standard setting actions, and legislative news are some of the types of documents that can be retrieved. The Fax Hotline is continually updated with new documents. A list of items available at any given time may be accessed from the Fax Hotline by dialing (201) 938-3787 from a fax machine, following the voice cues, and selecting the desired document.\n\nLibrary Services\n\nAs of July 23, 2001, the AICPA Library collection is located at the University of Mississippi in the J.D. Williams Library. For reference assistance, loans or document delivery call 866-806-2133.\n\n demand for cpa's...\n\n Career Opportunities at the AICPA  \n    \n   \n\nThe American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional association of CPAs, with approximately 350,000 members, including CPAs in business and industry, public practice, government, and education; student affiliates; and international associates. We set ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies; federal, state and local governments; and non-profit organizations. We also develop and grade the Uniform CPA Examination.\n\nIn October 2005, we announced the relocation of select operations to Durham, North Carolina (view the press release about the relocation). With the relocation to Durham, we are actively seeking to fill many positions across our organization.  In addition to positions in Durham, positions are available in our New York and Ewing, New Jersey offices.\n\nSelect from the following categories to review the available positions.\n\nBy Job Category\n By Location\n \nAccounting and Auditing\n Durham, NC\n \nBusiness Valuation and Forensic \nLitigation Services Ewing, NJ \nNew York, NY \nConferences/Events\n  \n \nCPA Exam   \nFirm Practice Management   \nInformation Technology/Computer Services\n \n \nMarketing and Sales   \nOperations\n   \nPersonal Financial Planning    \nProduction   \nPublic Relations/Communications\n   \nPublishing   \n\nView the summary of benefits and HR policies\n\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nIf you are interested in applying for any of these positions, send an email to careers@aicpa.org. Please include the following information:\n\nThe position you are applying for in the body of your email message; \nYour resume; \nA cover letter that describes your background; \nYour current salary \n \n\n visit www.aicpa.org for more info.\n\n\nyours truly...           Heartwalker.
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They are several choices for accountant wannabes including CPA, CIMA and ACCA. So I guess, these sites might help you ;\n\nCPA Australia ; http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/rde/xchg\nCIMA UK ; http://www.cimaglobal.com\nACCA UK ; http://www.accaglobal.com
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Right now, most majors requiring higher math skills are in great demand.  There is currently a shortage of engineers, accountants (because of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, accountants are being recruited directly out of school), computer science people, etc.\n\nUnfortunately, many of these jobs can be outsourced overseas.  I think that if you become a CPA (as opposed to an ordinary accountant), your chances having your job outsourced will be lessened because you will have to travel to the client, who would be US-based in most cases.\n\nManagement Science currently show the most promise.  It's new and it's considered the Next Big Thing.   The January 23, 2006 issue of BusinessWeek made it their cover story.  Check it out.\n\nAnyway, if you're really good at math, there are a number of fields that you can go into.  Just make sure that you look ahead a few years to see where the jobs in that field are going.
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generally what you are looking for would be an internship under a cpa and you will need two years of it to get a job...problem is that no cpa wants an inexperienced intern...yes, it is for the general public (business included)..i am an accountant but not a cpa...i wont be a cpa either because a cpa can be sued and i have found that more often than not the general public will be very shady with their books so transactions can be hidden even from an accountant and this opens a door that i dont even want to venture through...you will find corporations that dont act as such (piercing the corporate veil)....i suggest you just go to a local if you dont want college and apply for a job....i did however get a diploma in accounting
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I believe your best option is to obtain your bachelors degree in accounting/finance.  Inherently, this is a more attractive degree due to the amount of education obtained.  Furthermore, any respectable company will require a bachelors degree for a financial analyst position.\n\nWhile the other two options are not bad, they will not help you greatly so I would do them only if it is in addition to the second bachelors degree.  Passing the CPA exam without the work experience will not obtain you your certification, which is the true "resume value" so you would have only passed a test and would have an interest dinner conversation piece at best.\n\nThe masters degree in accounting is also nice as a supplement to your bachelors degree, but entirely unnecessary.  Most firms/corporations you talk with are not interested in a graduate degree unless it is specifically applicable to the position, which for a financial analyst position it is not.  \n\nThose are just my thoughts.. :-)
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If you are looking for an accounting job, it is possible, but you would still need to get accquainted with Australian accounting practices.  If you are looking for any old job, sure..  But if you are looking for a CPA equivalent to Australia, you probably would need to study Australian accounting principles and take that test..
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Easy? Tell that to all the people who fail it time and time again.\n\nWorthless?  I guess it can be construed as any other knowledge test.  Many people cram just to pass the test and they don't actually learn the concepts, but that could be said for any knowledge tests.\n\nThe reason for taking the CPA exam is to become a licensed public accountant.  Though it varies state by state, in most states not only must you pass the test, you must possess a finite number of accounting classes, a bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum number of hours "auditing" for a public accounting firm.\n\nEasy, I don't think so.  Worthless?  It depends on your reasons for taking the test.\n\nSo, how many of your friends are licensed to practice accounting and represent their clients before the Internal Revenue Service?
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The answer seems to vary slightly from place to place but this is generally the norm (based on what I found)...\n\nFrom the Logan County web site...Requirements...\n\nCandidate must have at least four (4) years experience in finance or accounting in either governmental or private sector. A B.S. degree or Associate degree at an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience state herein.\n\nNOTE: \n\nAnyone with 4 years experience with a financial institution; comptroller or accountant with private company could qualify. \n\nAnyone with four (4) years at a state agency or local government in finance or accounting could qualify. (Assistant Auditor of State, City Auditor, County Treasurer, City Finance Officer, Village or Township Clerk or any similar position).
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you need at least a couple years in the US getting practical business experience before you can expect to be accepted in any decent program in the us. \n\nsee below for specifics on schools and don't bother getting a mba if is not from one of the top 200 or so schools.
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get your cpa cert and do taxes on the side. plus if you really know math that should be good for something
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It's called experience! Plus a license from the state. Call the secretary of State's office and ask them to send you the requirements and/or to guide you where and how!
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Your requirement is very needed in australia.\nYOu can either\n1. apply for work visa. Find a company who wishes to employ you\n2. Apply for student visa. You have to get or be a member of CPA (Chartered Practising Accountant) - a organisation of accountant  or other organisation recognised by Australia, (im not really sure whether it is categorised under student visa)\n3. Apply for PR- I am not really sure about the procedures.. and requirements, If you are Australian-Graduated Accountant, it is very easy for you to get into australia. \nFor more information: http://www.immi.gov.au\nJust. don come here illegally :)
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You can search for International Standards for Auditing.\nSome sites for your ready reference.\n\nhttp://www.ifac.org/Guidance\nhttp://www.theiia.org/index.cfm?doc_id=124&bhcp=1\nhttp://www.iasplus.com/ifac/iaasb.htm
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There are a series of exams that you would have to pass to become licensed in the US.  Brokerage houses are nearly always searching for new representatives though, and Edward Jones in particular encourages you to open and operate your own office under their name (I don't know exactly what the franchise agreement involves, but I'm sure they would be willing to discuss it with you)
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Dear friend, please specify your locational conditions and also specify your qualifications, experience , etc.\n\nFor small to medium sized companies , B.Com or M.Com. degrees can do but for big sized companies they require C.As or MBA (finance). Also these days you need to have Computerised Accounting skills.\n\nYou can approach various placement consultants or online job sites or just newspapers.
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From my experience, for recent graduates, they looked at your personality more than other things.  Just to address to your lists:\n\n1) Public examinations - You do get a bonus to finish within 1-2 years from your hiring date for passing the CPA exam.  From this you can tell that it is not a must have to be hired.  They do not expect you to have it after you start working.\n2) University examination - as long as you are 3.0 or above, it does not make any difference.\n3) Study Abroad - It is good to have, but not really enough to give you advantage over other candidates.\n4) Exta-curricular activities - It would add value if it is something to show that you have leadership skills.  Also, it shows that you can handle things other than schoolwork.  \n5) Interview performance - It does make a difference, however, it's more on your attitude, character and personality.  They are more concerned to have someone that can get along with people, be a team player, than really people who already know their stuff.  The philosophy is really that if you are able to play as a team, knowledge could be easily passed on.  And it is actually better to be trained fresh, than to undo your prior knowledge/working habit first.\n6) Language proficiency - as long as it does not hinder your communication with other people, it should be ok.  However, since audit staff does need to work at client site, appropriate appearance and communication skills are expected.\n7) Accounting or auditing knowledge - basic knowledge from school should suffice.\n8) Internship - especially that from Big 4 would definitely help.\n9) Detail oriented - it definitely will play a part, especially look out for typos on your resume/cover letters.
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Without a tax background, passing would be extremely unlikely.  It is a very comprehensive exam covering a lot of tax topics.  If you are really interested in becoming one, I suggest taking some tax courses at an area community college and study, study, study!  Also, if you are a CPA, you can not be an EA.