Is ACCA equivalent to CPA (Australia)
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Is ACCA equivalent to CPA (Australia)
Just wanted to know if the ACCA and CPA were comparable and does ACCA membership give direct membership of CPA (barring Austalian Tax and Law additions).
The ACCA have said Part 2 is equivalent of a UK Bachelors degree and part 3 is the same level as a Masters. Is this enough for CPA membership?
Also is ACCA recognised in the workplace or only CPA?
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Mark
The ACCA have said Part 2 is equivalent of a UK Bachelors degree and part 3 is the same level as a Masters. Is this enough for CPA membership?
Also is ACCA recognised in the workplace or only CPA?
Cheers
Mark
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Re: Is ACCA equivalent to CPA (Australia)
Originally Posted by Mark&Jo
Just wanted to know if ACCA membership give direct membership of CPA (barring Austalian Tax and Law additions).
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au
Look under the "Admission and Education" tab at the top. It's all explained in that section.
Originally Posted by Mark&Jo
The ACCA have said Part 2 is equivalent of a UK Bachelors degree and part 3 is the same level as a Masters. Is this enough for CPA membership?
Originally Posted by Mark&Jo
Also is ACCA recognised in the workplace or only CPA?
Gina
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Re: Is ACCA equivalent to CPA (Australia)
Originally Posted by GinaUK
The short answer is "no" (ACCA m'ship does not give you direct m'ship of CPA). If you want to know how to become a CPA, have a look on their website:
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au
Look under the "Admission and Education" tab at the top. It's all explained in that section.
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au
Look under the "Admission and Education" tab at the top. It's all explained in that section.
http://www.icaa.org.au
Alternatively, NIA upgraded the PNA to the same academic standard as CA/CPA in early 2005. PNA is not nearly as well recognised as CA/CPA but this will probably change over the next 10-15 years. In the meantime, ACCA is recognised to get PNA status. http://www.nia.org.au
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Re: Is ACCA equivalent to CPA (Australia)
Thanks for the info - partic. on the PNA as I had not thought of that route.
Unfortunately it looks like more studying is required.
Unfortunately it looks like more studying is required.
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Re: Is ACCA equivalent to CPA (Australia)
Originally Posted by Mark&Jo
Thanks for the info - partic. on the PNA as I had not thought of that route.
Unfortunately it looks like more studying is required.
Unfortunately it looks like more studying is required.
http://www.icaew.co.uk/index.cfm?route=125720
Getting ACA through direct entry won't help you get Australian CA (mutual recognition does not apply to direct entrants to ICAEW), however the English CA designation is probably better recognised in Australia compared to ACCA.