What is CPA ?

Benefits of membership in a state CPA association range from deep discounts on seminars that qualify for continuing

education credits to protecting the public and profession's interests by tracking and lobbying legislative issues that affect local state tax and financial planning issues

CPAs who maintain state CPA society memberships are required to follow a society professional code of conduct (in addition to any code enforced by the state regulatory authority)

, further reassuring clients that the CPA is an ethical business professional conducting a legitimate business who can be trusted to handle confidential personal and business financial matters.

State CPA associations also serve the community by providing information and resources about the CPA profession and welcome inquiries from students, business professionals and the public-at-large.

CPAs are not normally restricted to membership in the state CPA society in which they reside or hold a license or certificate

Many CPAs who live near state borders or who hold CPA status in more than one state may join more than one state CPA society.

Globally acknowledged and appreciated, the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) .

designation is your key to a successful careey

If you want to grow in a field of business or finance at a rapid pace then you should definitely take the professional accounting

credential which will help opening doors and enhance your possibilities.

CPA is the highest professional accounting qualification in the U.S.A. and is recognized internationally, including India.

. The CPA qualification in the US is similar to the CA Qualification In India

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) conducts Uniform CPA exam

CPA Professional have thorough and complete knowledge of Accounting principles of the U.S (US- GAAP).

The services of US CPA are required in all areas of the business world.

Below are the Various Roles of CPA Professionals which you would like to know,

Financial Analysis and Planning
• Forensic Accounting
• Information Technology
• General Accounting
• Tax Accounting
• International Accounting
• Environmental Accounting
• Academics and Research
• Audit and Assurance

A number of multinational companies are heading to India for its growing workforce, seeking people in the accounting domain with knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards)

Indian corporates, due to listing requirements of U.S. Stock Exchanges, are increasingly requiring specialists with knowledge of the U.S CPAs.

Another reason which made CPA a lucrative career option is the emergence of India as an Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) hub.

Since most of the Indian BPOs are carrying out accounting, taxation and other back office activities for US companies in India, the CPA designation could be a way to a rewarding career in public accounting.

CPA offers career opportunities in the field of Auditing and Accounting

while CIMA will offer opportunities not only in the field of Financial Accounting but also in Cost Accounting, Management & Business.