The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the U.S. equivalent of CA and a government-regulated accounting license. It is widely accepted across audit, taxation, accounting, and advisory roles, especially in U.S.-focused engagements.
The CPA exam consists of four sections and is typically completed within 12 months with consistent preparation.
- FAR (Financial Accounting & Reporting)
Core financial accounting, reporting standards, and financial statements. - AUD (Auditing & Attestation)
Auditing standards, ethics, and internal controls. - REG (Taxation & Regulation)
US taxation and business law fundamentals. - BAR (Business Analysis & Reporting)
Financial analysis and business reporting skills.