CPA or CA? (1 Viewer)

[js0ul]

I know what the both stand for but I was just wondering, is either better than the other and what are the differences between those two. And also is it possible to get both? Thanks in advance.

 

[birdie323]

CA is generally seen as more prestigious and the big 4 firms typically take only candidates with CA's...however, having said that a CPA is still a good qualification to have, certainly better than having nothing..the difference between the two comes down to the prerequisites required and the knowledge/skills needed to achieve the qualification..but it would probably be best to research the two to find out the exact differences
..i have no idea if you can receive both- but the answer is, whilst probably possible there would be little merit in having both (ie, it wouldnt improve job prospects or anything), becuase they are so similar

 

[seremify007]

It is possible to get both... but it'll take a long time. You need to have the right uni prereqs to undertake studies, and then go and do them both sequentially (I doubt you can do them both at the same time). Each has their own requirements for work experience and so on....

Honestly, you'd probably be better off pursuing a more specialist post-grad qualification rather than both the accounting ones.

As for CA/CPA... CPA has much better advertisements, but CA is generally more suited to professional accounting. It depends what you want to do really... a CPA, (at least to my understanding) is more useful in general as they can provide advice to small/large businesses and whatnot... whereas a CA is more for large organisations or prof. services firms.

 

[js0ul]

Hey guys, thanks for the replies. So in uni does most people want to become CA or CPA? Or does it just totally depend on each person.

 

[drmix]

the latter

in gettin ur cpa and ca...the difference is...(subject wise is)

INFS1602 or LEGT2751

so i guess it could come down to which ever subject u like more?

 

[volition]

the latter

in gettin ur cpa and ca...the difference is...(subject wise is)

INFS1602 or LEGT2751

so i guess it could come down to which ever subject u like more?

I would strongly urge anybody deciding between CA/CPA not to give this subject selection(INFS1602 vs LEGT2751) very much weighting, it IS your career/life after all. Make your decision based on what type of firm you want to work for, and not so much about what subject you want to do lol

 

[Capitalist]

Just a question, even though it doesn't apply to me, but can't you just do both the INF and LEGT subject together by overloading, so you can get them both?

 

[Minai]

Bear in mind that it takes a further 2 years of study to gain a CA qualification (part-time study while working full-time). I really don't see the benefits of then studying for the CPA (which is another year of study).

I'll be starting my first CA module in June, and if all goes well, I'll be CA qualified by start of 2009. (The firm I'm with requires staff to study for the CA).