Cpa Brochure CA

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CPACertified Public

AccountantYour entry visa to international

accounting recognition.


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Certified Public

Accountant


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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Theemployment of accountants and auditors (especiallythose with a CPA) is expected to grow fasterthrough 2018 than for all other occupations.

You dont have to be an accountant or auditor

to become a CPA. It could be the career shift

youve been looking for!

CPA: The Choice for the FutureWhich profession is expected to grow 22% in the decade up to 2018? Which field will have as many as500,000 job openings? Which career is high up on the 25 best jobs list? Which professionals are highlysought after by the Big Four and major multinationals?

Today accounting is a very enriching career path and Chartered Public Accountants (CPAs) in specifichave many incredible opportunities. And theres no end in sight for the job market demand for CPAswho possess a vital set of skills, knowledge and insight that answer the tough economic and regulatorychallenges that have rapidly become the norm in the current globalized marketplace.

High Demand

Being a CPA will open the door to great prospects for you. The high demand for CPAs means:

l Career stability

l Excellent pay and bonuses

l Increased job choices and promotions

l Continued career growth opportunities


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Given the rather bleak economy, why is there such a significant demand for CPAs?

Several factors come into play:

l Focus on Business Ethics:

After a series of corporate scandals and fraud,corporate accountability has become a focalpoint. And CPAs are key in this shift towardstransparency and business ethics. Companies mustnow meticulously scrutinize every aspect of theentire accounting process, and corporate leaders(many of whom are not accounting experts) mustpersonally attest to the accuracy of their financial

statements. More rigorous regulations also meangovernment agencies are hiring CPAs to monitorhow well companies comply.

l Business and Advancing Information

Technology:

New business models, more complex information,and evolving technology mean CPAs with solidIT skills are needed to design, integrate, and

implement advanced software systems. Theyare also needed to serve as consultants to linktechnology solutions with sound business practices.

l The Global Economy and InternationalReporting Standards:

The global economy along with the increasein multinational organizations steps up thedemand for CPAs internationally and locally.The world marketplace today needs expertswho understand everything from internationalbusiness ethics to International FinancialAccounting Standards. CPAs who can adapt to

other cultures and understand global businessperspectives and regulations are extremelyvaluable.

l Retiring CPAs:

According to the AICPA, 75 percent of todaysCPAs (who are mostly baby boomers) willbe retiring within the next 15 years. As theyleave full-time active practice, the demand for

qualified CPAs to fill the ranks will continue toincrease.

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Enriching Career Opportunities

The work CPAs do shatters all stereotypes about

accounting being dull, routine and limiting. CPAsengage in diverse work & their career opportunitiesare many. CPAs have fulfilling careers in:


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CPAs have ample opportunities in many sectors:

1Public Accounting

The Advantage: Working in publicaccounting can offer wide-ranging exposureto and experience in numerous businesses,industries, and accounting disciplines. Formany CPAs, a career launched in publicaccounting has served as a springboard forcareer advancement including the top-levelspots in the C-suite.

2Corporations

The Advantage: Virtually every companyrequires the talents and services that CPAsoffer. In smaller companies CPAs workingacross the full range of traditional accountingroles. In large organizations, CPAs usuallyfill more specialized roles. The possibilitiesfor location, compensation, and careeradvancement are practically unlimited.

The Advantage:Working for the governmentnot only represents a chance to be of serviceto your community, state, or country butoffers excellent compensation and benefits,job security, and career growth.

3Government

5 TeachingThe Advantage: The demand for qualifiedteaching CPAs at colleges and universitiesnationwide has increased significantlybecause of high enrollment in accountingprograms; the need for specialized expertiseand coursework; and the large number

of accounting professors approachingretirement. Sharing knowledge can befulfilling on personal & financial levels.

The Advantage:Since CPAs help determinethe financial impact of a critical decisionor strategic initiative and have a broaderunderstanding of business models, finance,strategy and operations, consulting firmsare always hiring talented CPAs. Consulting

can be very rewarding since the work isdynamic and diverse, the work hours can beflexible and the pay is attractive.

6 ConsultingThe Advantage: Being part of a nonprofitorganization doesnt mean doing charitywork with low pay. Salaries and compensationpackages for nonprofits are competitive andthe sector provides personal rewards thatare absolutely priceless.

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Numbers that show you the money

While individual salaries vary depending on yourlocation, experience, education and employer,CPAs always have attractive salaries and earnup to 10% more than their non-certified peers.The average salary ranges clearly point to a verybig financial future.

In the 2012 Pojected Accountant Salaries tableto the right, the numbers speak for themselves:

2012 Projected Accountant Salaries**

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Large Public Firms

Corporate Accounting

Non-CPA Salaries Up To

Non-CPA Salaries Up To

CPA Salaries*** Up To

CPA Salaries*** Up To

Senior Manager/ Director****

Manager****

Senior

1 to 3 years

Up to 1 year

Chief Financial Officer****

Tax Director****

Controller****

IT Auditor - Manager

Financial Analyst - Manager

General Accountant: 1 - 3 years

- - -

- - -

$94,250

$75,250

$63,500

- - -

- - -

- - -

$140,250

$114,500

$62,000

$175,000

$122,750

$103,675

$82,775

$69,850

$411,000

$233,500

$199,000

$154,275

$125,950

$68,200

* Example only.

** Large public accounting rms/companies = $250 million+ in sales. Salary does not reect overtime or bonuses whichare signicant portions of compensation for these positions.

*** CPAs may earn up to 10% over peers without professionaldesignations.

**** Advanced degrees or professional certications areassumed at this

Derived from Robert Half International 2012 Salary Guide;Accounting and Finance.


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The Bottom Line: The CPA Exam

The CPA Exam focuses on the skills every entry-level CPA needs:

Research Communication Analysis Judgement Understanding

I would like to thank Becker Professional Review and their instructors for everything they did to subsidize my success

and for keeping their promises in making it possible.Kinan M.Haddad, Damascus, Syria


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Covers generally acceptedaccounting principles for businessenterprises, governmental entities

and not-for-profit organizations, aswell as the skills needed to applythat knowledge. Questions onInternational Financial ReportingStandards (IFRS) will focus onidentifying and understandingthe difference between financialstatements prepared on the basis ofU.S. GAAP and those prepared on

the basis of IFRS.

Financial Accounting

and Reporting

Examines federal taxation,ethics, professional and legalresponsibilities and business law

topics, as well as the skills neededto apply that knowledge.

Regulation

Includes knowledge of auditingprocedures, generally acceptedauditing standards and other

standards related to attestengagements, as well as the skillsneeded to apply that knowledge.You will need to be familiar withthe International Auditing andAssurance Board (IAASB) and itsrole in establishing InternationalStandards on Auditing (ISAs)

Auditing and

Attestation

Covers knowledge of generalbusiness environment andbusiness concepts that candidates

should know to understand theunderlying business reasons for- and accounting implications of- business transactions. Questionspertaining to internationalstandards will test your graspof globalization in the businessenvironment.

Business Environment

and Concepts

4hours 4hours 3hours 3hours

CPA Exam Parts


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CPA Exam Format

All 4 parts of the exam have multiple-choice

questions. They evaluate your knowledge and

your understanding of the content.

Task-based simulations utilize real-life work

situations to test your in-depth knowledge &

skills. Task-based simulations appear on three

of the exam parts: Financial Accounting &

Reporting, Auditing & Attestation, & Regulation.

Essay questions appear only in the Business

Environment and Concepts part of the exam.

You will have access to word processing so you

can answer.

Multiple-Choice

Questions

Task-Based

Simulations

Essay

Questions


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Eligibility Requirements

Education:

Experience:Most states require 1-2 years work experience under a licensed CPA.

State Boards consider two areas:

1 Bachelors degree or higher2Most states require 150 semester hours

1 Type of Employer: Public accounting firm vs. industry

2 Type of work: Tax vs. audit vs. managerial accounting


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Learning System

l 100 hours of expert instruction

l Over 6,500 multiple choice questions

l Over 250 task-based simulations that mirror the exam

l Two full final practice exams per part with the content and functionality of the actual CPA Exam

l Study Roadmap to help you navigate what to study and how much time to devote to each topic

l Comprehensive textbooks and eBooks

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Morgan and Beckers Comprehensive Learning System includes:

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content and functionality of the CPA exam inevery way.

Becker Professional Educations CPA ExamReview is grounded in a highly structuredmethodology and is designed, updated andtaught by CPAs and exam experts. The result?You seamlessly get ahead in your review coursewith material pertinent to the exam.


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Flexibility & Choice

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Self-Study, and Online. Select the approach that best complements your lifestyle, work schedule andpreferred learning style. No matter which format you choose, you receive the same learning tools andcomprehensive learning approach to help you succeed. And theyre all backed by the Becker Promise.

Live ClassThis live classroom experience

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and peers. If you learn best in ascheduled, focused environment,our live class is for you.

OnlineThe best of both worlds!

The online format combinesthe structured schedule and

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of the Live format with theflexibility of Self-Study.

Self-StudyFor the on-the-go candidatewith a changing schedule, our

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The Morgan Promise

Morgan International has faith in its professionalism

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Were so confident in how well-crafted the Beckerlearning system is, we are proud to offer TheMorgan Promise. Candidates eligible for theMorgan Promise can repeat their course tuition-free in the rare event they do not pass an exam.

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