Which is more advisable? I'm currently holding the degree in accountancy offered by RMIT (SIM). CPA au requires me to take 6 papers (3 core, 3 electives), CPA ICPAS only need to take 5 papers (but no choice).
Any kind advice will be much appreciated!
Last edited by outerheaven : 03-04-2009 at 12:28 PM.
Hi, I'm keen on the MAcc offered by Curtin Singapore. Much appreciate if anyone could share on how the courses are conducted? the program is accredited by CPA Aust, what're the additional steps to attain CPA Aust status? and most imptly, it'll be fantastic if a former graduate from MAcc Curtin Singapore could share on the career prospects upon completion of this MAcc degree. Thank you.
Asia Pacific criteria to gain membership of CPA Australia
Permanent residents of Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong can gain membership of CPA Australia if they meet one of the following criteria:
hold an Australian degree, including an accounting major, fully undertaken in Australia*
hold an Australian degree, including an accounting major, offered fully offshore*
hold an Australian degree, including an accounting major, and part of the degree was offered through an offshore institution that has an approved twinning arrangement with an Australian university or other higher education provider*
hold a Malaysian / Singapore / Hong Kong degree with an accounting major that has been assessed by CPA Australia as allowing admission as an ASA
hold an overseas degree with an accounting major that has been assessed as allowing membership of CPA Australia*
Members of CPA Australia who hold CPA status are eligible for admission to:
Malaysian Institute of Accountants without further requirement
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore after demonstrating proficiency in Singapore tax and corporations law, and after completing a five day 'pre admission' course
Hong Kong Society of Accountants without further requirement
Any student who is studying for a qualification that can lead to membership of CPA Australia is eligible to join CPA Passport.
* Malaysian students may have substituted Malaysian taxation and corporations law / Singapore students may have substituted Singapore taxation and corporations law
* Applicants must apply for an Overseas qualification assessment from CPA Australia and must demonstrate proficiency in English
CPA Australia has agreements with other leading accounting bodies around the globe which offer resources, profile and professional mobility. CPA Australia has arrangements with the following overseas membership bodies:
AICPA and NASBA
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Malaysian Institute of Accountants The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Certified General Accountants - Canada (CGA-Canada)
Certified Management Accountants Canada (CMA Canada)
Institute of Chartered Accountants India
actually to be frank if you are looking for CPA in Australia, the prestigious one is Institute of Charted Accountant in Australia alternatively, ICAEW UK is also one of the best passport to be a CPA.
actually to be frank if you are looking for CPA in Australia, the prestigious one is Institute of Charted Accountant in Australia alternatively, ICAEW UK is also one of the best passport to be a CPA.
exactly what im trying to pursue. chartered accountants. although each body has its own advantages, and i wouldnt go so far as to say CA is definitely > CPA.
either way, does anybody know where i should look for more info on doing CA in SG? anyone?
exactly what im trying to pursue. chartered accountants. although each body has its own advantages, and i wouldnt go so far as to say CA is definitely > CPA.
either way, does anybody know where i should look for more info on doing CA in SG? anyone?
lol... to me is as long as u are a CPA or CA, you are a qualified accountant, more importantly is your experience and value to the organisation. not just because u are from that prestige accountancy body, u are viewed differently.
hope i hope you read what i mentioned correctly. i was the one who emphasised this "and i wouldnt go so far as to say CA is definitely > CPA." I'm saying CA is NOT better than CPA.
in fact this is what you said before:
"actually to be frank if you are looking for CPA in Australia, the prestigious one is Institute of Charted Accountant in Australia"
actually to be frank if you are looking for CPA in Australia, the prestigious one is Institute of Charted Accountant in Australia alternatively, ICAEW UK is also one of the best passport to be a CPA.
Australia (The Institute)
Scotland (ICAS)
Hong Kong (HKICPA)
England and Wales (ICAEW)
Japan (JICPA)
Ireland (ICAI)
South Africa (SAICA)
Canada (CICA)
New Zealand (NZICA)
United States (AICPA)
Which is more advisable? I'm currently holding the degree in accountancy offered by RMIT (SIM). CPA au requires me to take 6 papers (3 core, 3 electives), CPA ICPAS only need to take 5 papers (but no choice).
Any kind advice will be much appreciated!
I believe you can only take CPA Aust.
ICPAS only takes those who graduate from SMU, NUS, NTU or already hold ACCA, CPA Australia certification
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