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Certified Public Accountant

What is the Certified Public Accountant Certificate?

The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate is an international certificate attained by professionals who posses a wide pool of exceptional knowledge and skills in the fields of auditing and accounting. The CPA credential is a license that authorizes the holder to practice as a certified public accountant.

What is the CPA program?

It is an advanced level curriculum requiring candidates to demonstrate knowledge of accounting, finance, auditing, business environment and regulations. The CPA program is composed of four sections: Auditing and Attestation Auditing Procedures - generally accepted auditing standards and other standards related to attest engagements Financial Accounting and Reporting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - for business enterprises, not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities Federal Regulation - taxation, ethics, professional and legal responsibilities, and business law Business Environment and Concepts - general business environment, business concepts and accounting implications

Why are CPAs important to organizations?

CPAs: Are trusted problem-solving professionals who enable people and organizations to shape their future Provide a wide range of services to governments, businesses, industries and within the field of education Communicate the overall picture with clarity and objectivity Translate complex information into critical knowledge Anticipate and create opportunities Design pathways that transform vision into reality

What is AICPA?
Founded in 1887, The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the national professional organization for CPAs in the United States. AICPA provides educational guidance materials to its members and creates and grades the uniform CPA exam (www.aicpa.org)

Why should I join the CPA program at AUC?

A step-by step coaching approach Highly qualified and experienced instructors and professionals Increased chances of passing the exam through intensive practice to master the material Confidence through exam simulation Support and advice in exam application Unsuccessful candidates may enroll again for free upon the fulfillment of accepted criteria

What is the CPA examination?

One of the worlds leading licensing examinations, the CPA exam serves to protect public interest by helping to ensure that only qualified individuals become licensed as CPAs.

What are the enrollment requirements for the CPA program?

Passing an English exam* Completing a program of study in accounting at a college or university Copy of graduation certificate Two passport size photos Copy of student ID

* AUC alumni, students and graduates of English sections are not required to pass an English exam

Where and when is the CPA exam taken?

The CPA exam can be taken in any of the 54 jurisdictions of the United States. There are four testing windows in each calendar year during which the exam can be taken: January February April - May July - August October - November

Each section may be scheduled and taken independently of any other section and in any order.

How can I register for the CPA examination?

1) Contact the National Board of Accountancy (NASBA, www.nasba.org) or your chosen state board directly to know the educational and work experience requirements (requirements may vary from state to state) 2) Fulfill state requirements 3) Fill the examination application form and pay the required exam fees (fees may vary according to state)

How much will it cost to apply for the CPA program at AUC?
The breakdown of fees for each section is as follows: Fare: LE 5,800 Regulations: LE 5,300 Audit: LE 2,800 Business Environment and Concepts: LE 3,700 CD: LE 1,500 (optional) Registration Fees: LE 150 The above breakdown includes the cost of books. Fees are valid until August 2012.

What special offers and discounts are available at AUC?

AUC and SCE: Ten percent Group (three or more): Five percent Registration for two sections: Ten percent

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