US CPA course overview
CPA US course is one the most sought accounting qualification across the globe. In India, a CPA US holder is considered as equivalent to the Indian CA. Since US CPA course has worldwide acceptance, its scope is not restricted to one particular country. Hence a US CPA holder has plenty of job opportunities worldwide. The attractive part of the course is that it can be completed in a year. Another, key change is that the bodies involved in smooth conducting of US CPA exams in India, namely, American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have announced to continue CPA exams test centers in India. In this article, we have also mentioned about the US CPA course fee and factors associated with it.
US CPA course eligibility and duration
The students must should have a Bachelor degree in Commerce and Masters with minimum 120 credit points. Further, the students should complete 150 hours of the CPA course semester. Typically its takes nearly 9-12 months to complete the course with exams conducted every month.
US CPA exam syllabus
The US CPA exam in India or US CPA exams has four examinations as following:
1. Regulation (REG)
2. Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
3. Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
4. Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)
The duration of each section of exam is 4 hours (total of 16 hours)
The typical question format consists of the following –
A. Multiple – Choice Questions
B. Task-Based Simulations
C. Written Communication
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Below is the structure of US CPA exam.
1. Regulation (REG)
| Topic | Weightage in % |
| Professional Responsibilities, Ethics, and Federal Tax Procedures | 10-20 |
| Business Law | 10-20 |
| Property Transaction Federal Taxation | 12-22 |
| Individual Federal Taxation | 15-25 |
| Entity Federal Taxation | 28-38 |
2. Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
| Topic | Weightage in % |
| Professional Responsibilities, Ethics, and General Principles | 15-25 |
| Assessing Risk and Developing a Planned Response | 25-35 |
| Performing Further Procedures and Obtaining Evidence | 30-40 |
| Forming Conclusions and Reporting | 10-20 |
3. Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
| Topic | Weightage in % |
| Standard-Setting, Conceptual Framework, and Financial Reporting | 25-35 |
| Financial Statement Accounts | 30-40 |
| Transactions | 20-30 |
| Local and State Governments | 5-15 |
4. Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)
| Topic | Weightage in % |
| Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls and Business Processes | 20-30 |
| Economic Concepts and Analysis | 15-25 |
| Financial Management | 10-20 |
| Information Technology | 15-25 |
| Operations Management | 15-25 |
US CPA pass rate in India
Candidates appearing for exam is required to score of 75 or more on each section to pass, and each section must be passed within an 18-month window, which begins as soon as the candidate passes the first exam. CPA exam scoring is treated with a high level of importance, due diligence, and attention to accuracy.
The below table depicts the US CPA exam pass rate in last few years. As evident, the pass rate is nearly 51%. This makes CPA qualification a top most certification. To become successful in the exam, candidates needs to follow a systematic study plan and prioritize key sections.
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| Section | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| AUD | 49% | 51% | 51% | 55% |
| BEC | 53% | 59% | 60% | 68% |
| FAR | 44% | 46% | 46% | 53% |
| REG | 47% | 53% | 56% | 64% |
CPA US course fees structure
The US CPA exam fee is generally around USD 1,200 for all four sections. However, that may slightly vary based on number of sections you appear for the exam and also varies state by state. To better plan your US CPA course fee and best approach visit our page and talk to our experts at Uplift Pro.
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