About Course
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Training in Dubai
PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
A CPA Course in Dubai (Certified Public Accountant) is the highest standard of competence in the field of Accountancy across the globe. The exam is administered by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), which is the world’s largest Public Accounting Body.
BENEFITS OF CPA CERTIFICATION
CPA certification in Dubai opens doors to a wide variety of accounting career options. Some major areas in accounting include; Assurance Services, Forensic Accounting, International Accounting, Internal & External Auditing, Tax & Financial Planning, Consulting Services, Forensic Accounting. CPA’s are the most sought-after Professionals amongst the GCC countries & other parts of the world. With global recognition, a CPA in Dubai can always find the best place to work anywhere in the world and a salary of at least 30 – 40% more than the other Accounting Professionals.
- CPA Certification in Dubai holder earns at-least 30% to 40% more than their non-credentialed counterparts
- Over time, more frequent and higher-level promotions can widen the salary gap to as much as $50,000
- In 2016, compensation levels for Finance and Accounting positions are expected to increase by 4.7 percent
WHO CAN DO?
Personals in various disciplines of the workforce who are serving as;
- Chief Executive Officer
- Directors
- Manager
- Accounts Manager/Finance Manager
- Auditor (Internal/External)
- Executives etc.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CPA PROGRAM
55 US states offering CPA. Every state has its own eligibility criteria for CPA. Credits hours vary as per state rules, duration in between 120-150 hr. 24 credit hours in Accounting, and 24 credit hours in business subjects. The eligibility sets on your prior academic records.
However, the candidate must possess subsequent qualifications for application:
- Three (3) Years B. Com / BBA with the following courses;
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Cost/Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Four (4) Years graduation with major in Financial Accounting
- Three (3) Years graduation in any discipline with Masters (MBA / M.Com) major in Financial Accounting
COURSE OUTLINE
| CPA – BEC
(Business Environment Concept) |
CPA – AUD
(Auditing) |
CPA – FAR
(Financial Accounting & Reporting) |
CPA – REG
(Regulation) |
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| Topics to be Covered | Exam Weightage | Topics to be Covered | Exam Weightage | Topics to be Covered | Exam Weightage | Topics to be Covered | Exam Weightage |
| Corporate Governance | 22% | Ethics, Professional Responsibilities and General Principles | 20% | Conceptual Framework, Standard – Setting and Financial Reporting | 30% | Federal Taxation | 70% |
| Economic Concept and Analysis | 22% | Assessing Risk and Developing a Planned Response | 25% | Select Financial Statement Accounts | 35% | Business Law | 15% |
| Financial Management | 16% | Performing Further Procedures and Obtaining Evidence | 35% | Select Transactions | 25% | Ethics, Professional Responsibilities, and Federal Tax Procedures | 15% |
| Information Technology (IT) | 20% | Forming Conclusions and Reporting | 20% | State and Local Governments | 10% | ||
| Operations Management | 20% | ||||||
EXAM FORMAT
- Candidate must get a score of 75% to pass each section of a CPA program in Dubai
- Credits for passed papers are available for 18 months
| CPA – BEC
(Business Environment Concept) |
CPA – AUD
(Auditing) |
CPA – FAR
(Financial Accounting & Reporting) |
CPA – REG
(Regulation) |
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| No. of Testlets | No. of Questions | No. of Testlets | No. of Questions | No. of Testlets | No. of Questions | No. of Testlets | No. of Questions |
| Testlet – 01 | 31 MCQs | Testlet – 01 | 36 MCQs | Testlet – 01 | 33 MCQs | Testlet – 01 | 38 MCQs |
| Testlet – 02 | 31 MCQs | Testlet – 02 | 36 MCQs | Testlet – 02 | 33 MCQs | Testlet – 02 | 38 MCQs |
| Testlet – 03 | 2 TBS | Testlet – 03 | 2 TBS | Testlet – 03 | 2 TBS | Testlet – 03 | 2 TBS |
| Testlet – 04 | 2 TBS | Testlet – 04 | 3 TBS | Testlet – 04 | 3 TBS | Testlet – 04 | 3 TBS |
| Testlet – 05 | 3 WCT | Testlet – 05 | 3 TBS | Testlet – 05 | 3 TBS | Testlet – 05 | 3 TBS |
| MCQs – 50%
TBS – 35% WC – 15% DURATION– 4 Hours |
MCQs – 50%
TBS – 50% DURATION – 4 Hours |
MCQs – 50%
TBS – 50% DURATION – 4 Hours |
MCQs – 50%
TBS – 50% DURATION – 4 Hours |
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- (MCQ = Multiple Choice Questions; TBS = Task – Based Simulation; WCT = Written Communication Task)
EXAM FEE
- Application / Registration Fee USD 200 – 220
- Per Subject Exam Fee USD 195 – 210
- International Exam Fee USD 305
- For more information, visit the link http://nasba.org/exams/exam-resources
CPA (USA) EXAM TESTING WINDOWS
CPA (USA) exam in Dubai is offered the first two months of each quarter of the calendar year – these are called “Testing Windows.”
- 01, JANUARY – 10 MARCH
- 01 APRIL – 10 JUNE
- 01 JULY – 10 SEPTEMBER
- 01 OCTOBER – 10 DECEMBER
EXAM LOCATION
- CPA (USA) exams are administered through the worldwide network of Prometric Testing Centers.
- Prometric Testing Centers located in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
- Institute will take care of exam booking for registered students.
| Prometric Test Center – Dubai | Prometric Test Center – Abu Dhabi |
| Knowledge Village, Block 2B, Office G-01B, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Plaza 30 – Al Nahyan Commercial Complex, Units 100 and 102, Ground Floors, Off Delma Street (Corner of Al Ladeem Street and Al Meel Street), P.O. Box 26446, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. |
WHAT STUDY OPTIONS ELEGANT OFFER?
IN HOUSE PROGRAM
Live lectures at your place in an interactive way, where you interact with your peers and instructor. If you want to learn in a competitive environment of around 10-15 students then this option is highly recommended.
ON CAMPUS
Weekend & Weekdays options
ONE TO ONE SESSION
You & Exclusive Trainer for you-highly interactive
SELF STUDY
Where you can’t come to Campus for study and wish to have a distance-learning option
WHY SHOULD CHOOSE ELEGANT
- Our training starts from scratch to in-depth detail.
- We provide the best quality training in a very competitive price
- We provide a course completion certificate for successful completion
- Individual home assignments and exam practice questions in class
- Flexible timings throughout the week
- Located just a few steps away from Sharaf DG Metro Station
- Ample Parking Space available