A CPA is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals All CPAs are accountants, but not all accountants are CPAs.
How to become CPA?
3 Es are required for licensure:
Education
Exam or Uniform CPA Examination
Experience
State Boards of Accountancy determine the laws and rules for each state/jurisdiction
Education
Requirements vary by state/jurisdiction (see state requirements)
Most states now require 120-150 semester hours
Number of accounting hours (in the 150 total) is dependent on state requirements
Uniform CPA Examination
Computer-based format
Consists of 4 sections
Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
Regulation (REG)
Same test no matter where it is taken
Passing score is 75 on a 0-99 scale
Question types include multiple choice, simulation and written communication
Eligibility to sit for exam depends on stat
Examination Center
Prometric centers in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Japan & Brazil subject to conditions.
Exam Format
Subjects New CBTe Ex M T
Paper 1 : Auditing & Attestation 4 3 1
Paper 2 : Financial Accounting & Reporting 4 3 1
Paper 3 : Regulation (Law & Tax) 3 3 1
Paper 4 : Business Environment & Concepts 3 3
MCQ Multiple Choice Questions
TBS Task Based Simulation
WCT Written Communication TaskExperience
A candidate is an applicant for a CPA license
Many states require the candidate to have 1 2 years experience under a CPA
Additional requirements vary by the candidates
Education e.g., Graduate degree vs. 150 hours of undergradua http://letslearngroup.com/cpa