Career After CPA Certification
With global recognition, a CPA can always find the best place to work anywhere in world and a salary with at least 30 – 40% more than the other Accounting Professionals.
Members
Salary Differnce
Position | Avg Salary |
Internal Audit Director
|
$132,384 |
Tax Manager
|
$98,412 |
Vice President, Finance
|
$138,288 |
Financial Controller
|
$84,582 |
Senior Financial Analyst
|
$81,302 |
Risk and Compliance Officer
|
$69,562 |
Personal Financial Advisor
|
$63,941 |
Finance Director
|
$114,163 |
Corporate Controller
|
$99,811 |
Why CPA Certification?
CPA certification opens doors to a wide variety of accounting career options. Some major areas in accounting include; Assurance Services, Forensic Accounting, International Accounting, Internal & External Auditing, Tax & Financial Planning, Consulting Services, Forensic Accounting. CPA’s are the most sought after Professionals amongst the GCC countries & other part of the world. With global recognition, a CPA can always find the best place to work anywhere in world and a salary with at least 30 – 40% more than the other Accounting Professionals.
High demand equals higher salaries: CPA Certification holders earn at-least 30% to 40% more than their non-credentialed counterparts. Over time, more frequent and higher-level promotions can widen the salary gap to as much as $50,000.
Global Recognition: A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is the highest standard of competence in the field of Accountancy across the globe. With global recognition, a CPA can always find the best place to work anywhere in the world.
Increased Employment Prospects: It improves the perceived skill of the candidate in the eyes of the clients and the employers increasing the probability of both promotions and success’ on the professional level.
CPA Certification Course
A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is the highest standard of competence in the field of Accountancy across the globe. The exam is administered by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), which is the world’s largest Public Accounting Body.
CPA Course Syllabus:
Core (Compulsion) Papers: Three
- Financial Reporting (30-40%)
Select Balance Sheet Accounts (30-40%)
Select Transactions ( 25%-35%)
Duration: 4 Hours Exam
Question: Pattern: 50 multiple choice questions (50% weightage)
7 Task-based simulations (TBSs) (50% weightage).
- Ethics, Professional Responsibilities and General Principles (15-25%)
Assessing Risk and Developing a Planned Response (25-35%)
Performing Further Procedures and Obtaining Evidence (30-40%)
Forming Conclusions & Reporting (10-20%)
Duration: 4 Hours Exam
78 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (50% weightage)
7 Task-Based Simulations (TBSs) (50% weightage).
- Ethics, Professional Responsibilities and Federal Tax Procedures (10-20%)
Business Law (15-25%)
Federal Taxation of Property Transactions (5-15%)
Federal Taxation of Individuals (22-32%)
Federal Taxation of Entities(Including Tax Preparation) (23-33%)
Duration: 4 Hours Exam
72 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (50% weightage)
8 Task-Based Simulations (TBSs) (50% weightage).
Discipline (Any One Optional) out of three
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Business Analysis (40-50%)
Technical Accounting and Reporting (35-45%)
State and Local Governments (10-20%)
Duration: 4 Hours Exam
50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (50% weightage)
7 Task-Based Simulations (TBSs) (50% weightage)
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Information Systems and Data Management(35-45%)
Security, Confidentiality and Privacy (35-45%)
Considerations for System and Organization Controls (SOC) Engagements (15-25%)
Duration: 4 Hours Exam
82 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (60% weightage)
6 Task-Based Simulations (TBSs) (40% weightage)
- Tax Compliance and Planning for Individuals and Personal Financial Planning (30-40%)
Entity Tax Compliance (30-40%)
Entity Tax Planning (10-20%)
Property Transactions (disposition of assets) (10- 20%)
Duration: 4 Hours Exam
68 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (50% weightage)
7 Task-Based Simulations (TBSs) (50% weightage)
Comparison with Other Professional Certifications
Certification | CIA US | CPA US | CMA US | ACCA | CA (India) |
Affiliation | Institute of Internal auditors- IIA | American Institute of Certified public Accountant-AICPA | Institute of Management Accountants- IMA USA | Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies | Institute of Chartered accountants of India – ICAI |
Careers Options | Internal Audit | External audit, Corporate finance- Global companies | Business finance, Finance planning, analysis | Financial Accountant,Corporate Treasurer, Forensic Accountant | External audit, Corporate finance- Indian companies |
Exam Parts | 3 parts | 4 exams | 2 parts | 13 exams | 3 levels |
Duration | 10 months | 10 months | 8 Months | 2 years | 4 years |
Exam pattern | Objective | Objective and SIMs based- Case laws | Objective and SIMs based- Case laws | Objective and Multi Task Based | Descriptive |
Passing percentage | 60% | 55% | 50% | 50% | 5% |
Passing exam scores | 75% | 75% | 75% | 50% | 50% aggregate |
Who should become a CPA?
Lay a foundation for continued Improvement and Advancement in your Career
Demonstrate your proficiency with Internal Staff and External Clients
Develop your knowledge of best practices in the Industry
Distinguish yourself from your Peers
Job positions after CPA
- Internal Audit Director
- Tax Manager
- Vice President, Finance
- Financial Controller
Why Delphi?
Online and Classroom Training
Learn from CPA Certified Industry Experts and Prepare yourself for CPA certification.
Best CPA Study Material
Hard Copy and Soft Copy of Study Notes
Online CPA Courses Materials
Topic Wise study material in the form of Presentation, Case Studies, Practical Exercises and Quiz or Assignments with detailed answers and explanation.
Doubt solving forum to interact with faculty & fellow students.
Work on real time cases from different Domains.
24×7 Access to Course Material (Unlocked Excel Models, Presentations, etc)
Exam Pass Guarantee
We guarantee you’ll pass your exam on the first attempt. Learn more.
How to Become a CPA?
START PREPARATION
Start your CPA Exam preparation with our Instructor led live classes and practice questions through our e-learning portal.
Start Preparation
Register with AICPA and apply for exams
Schedule Exams
Apper for the 4 Papers of CPA exam in which our consultant will help you to schedule the examinations in your nearest Prometric Testing Center and complete all the formalities.
Pass the CPA Exam
Pass the 4 papers of the CPA Exams and then apply for the CPA Certificate from the AICPA.
CPA Course Highlights
Self Paced
ELearning at your own pace
- 120+ Hours of Recorded Videos
- 300+ Exam Success Slides
- 4500+ Practice Questions
- 365 Days of Access to eLearning Portal
- 24*7 Support
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Live Instructor Led Online Classes
- 120+ Hours of Recorded Videos
- 300+ Exam Success Slides
- 4500+ Practice Questions
- 365 Days of Access to eLearning Portal
- 24*7 Support
In-house Live
Corporate or One to One Training
- 120+ Hours of Recorded Videos
- 300+ Exam Success Slides
- 4500+ Practice Questions
- 365 Days of Access to eLearning Portal
- 24*7 Support
CPA Course FAQs
Frequently asked questions for CPA Courses in Dubai
Below mentioned steps need to follow to register for CPA Examination;
- Join the IIA
- Pay Membership Fees
- Register and pay Exam Fees
- Acknowledgement of Registration
- Schedule your Examination
- Appear for the Exam
There is no deadline for CPA exam can be given anytime during the year
Yes, you can reschedule the Examination
There is no limit on retaking CPA Examination. However, Examination Fee needs to be paid every time.
A scaled score of 600 points or higher is required to pass the CPA exam. A candidate would need to answer 75% of the questions correctly on an exam with a difficulty equal to what the Board of Regents deems appropriate.
You will be provided the following:
- Original E-text Books
- Lectures of 30 to 40 Hours for Part-1, 30 to 40 Hours for Part-2 & 50 to 60 Hours for Part-3
- Practice MCQs
- Study Plan
- Digital Flash Cards
- Mock Exam
- 5 Hours Revision Session as well Mock Test before exam
- Success Notes & Guidance before Examination
- Comprehensive Support for all IIA formalities & Logistics
- Follow up Classes, Revision Classes near Exam
Yes, Delphi acts as a complete guide for those aspiring to achieve the CPA qualification.
Delphi promises success in your CPA Exam, however, if you are unsuccessful, you can avail the pass promise and attend the next batch free.
The average pass percentage of CPA students at Delphi are approximately 80% to 90%.
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