There are some professional Institutes in the USA which offer professional and certificate courses in Accounting, Auditing, Finance and Taxation, and have members in various countries of the world. These courses have global recognition but the scope of work in India may be limited to in jobs with multi-national organizations like PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, KPMG and Deloitte. Some preliminary detail on a few such courses is given below.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA USA)
CPA stands for Certified Public Accountant, and refers to a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals. It is the highest accounting credential in the United States, and its exams are conducted by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). The CPA license is issued by one of the 55 states or territories of the United States all of which are members of NASBA (National Association of the State Boards of Accountancy).
CPA is the US equivalent of the Indian CA qualification and there is a huge demand for CPAs in the USA, as well as in other countries of the world where American companies have operations. ...Read more...
CPA is the US equivalent of the Indian CA qualification and there is a huge demand for CPAs in the USA, as well as in other countries of the world where American companies have operations. ...Read more...
CPA Exam Expenses (Approximate)
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Registering and Applying for the Exams
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Foreign Academic Credential Evaluation
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$200
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Rs. 11000
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CPA Exam Application Fee
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$900
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Rs. 49500
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Taking the Exams
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Return ticket to USA
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$1000
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Rs. 55000
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Visa Application Fee
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$160
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Rs. 8800
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15 days stay in the US (including room, food, etc.)
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$750
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Rs. 41250
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Total Expense [$1 = Rs. 55]
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$3010
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Rs. 165550
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Click here to visit the AICPA website
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA USA)
The
Institute of Internal Auditors, India is affiliated to its parent body IIA, Inc
in Florida, USA, which was established in 1941. Throughout the world, The IIA
is recognized as the internal audit profession's leader in certification, education,
research, and technical guidance. IIA, Inc also conducts several certification
programs which can be taken at any of their six chapter locations in India.
IIA
India works together with the IIA, Global in providing Internal Auditing
Practitioners, Executive Management and Board of Directors with standards,
guidance and information on best practices in Internal Auditing.
What
is Internal Auditing?
Internal Auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting
activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It
helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic,
disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk
management, control, and governance processes.Certifications Offered by IIA:
1. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA): The
CIA designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal
auditors.
2. Certified Government Auditing
Professional (CGAP): The CGAP certification program is
designed especially for auditors working in the public sector at all levels —
federal/national, state/provincial, local, quasi-governmental, or crown
authority.
3. Certified Financial Services Auditor
(CFSA): The CFSA is a valued specialty
certification for audit professionals working in banking institutions,
thrift/savings and loan organizations, credit unions, insurance companies,
security and commodity services, holding and investment companies, credit
agencies, financial services regulatory agencies, and other financial services
organizations.
4. Certification in Control
Self-Assessment (CCSA):
The CCSA exam tests your understanding of important CSA fundamentals,
processes, and related topics such as risk, controls, and business objectives.
5. Certification in Risk Management
Assurance (CRMA):
Certificate course focused on Risk Assessment & Control in different
industries and across various levels of organizations. ...Read more...
Registration & Examination Structure
All details about course registration, exam structure and exam content can be viewed here.
In case you have any other questions, you can go through the FAQs here.
Click here to visit the website of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Registration & Examination Structure
All details about course registration, exam structure and exam content can be viewed here.
In case you have any other questions, you can go through the FAQs here.
Click here to visit the website of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Chapters’
Contact Details
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Delhi Chapter
Karan
Arora,
The
Institute Of Internal Auditors, India - Delhi Chapter
Flat
No. 1523-A, 15th Floor Devika Tower-6,
Nehru
Place,
New
Delhi - 110019
Tel:
+91 11 46538628
E-mail
: iiadelhichapter@iiadelhi.org
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Mumbai Chapter
Shweta
Achrekar,
The
Institute Of Internal Auditors, India - Bombay Chapter
209,
2nd floor, Sagar Avenue,
S.V
road, Andheri West,
Mumbai
- 400053
Tel:
+91 22 67103351
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Kolkata Chapter
S
S Chawdhury,
The
Institute Of Internal Auditors, India - Calcutta Chapter
C/O
7B, Lala Lajpat Rai Sarani (formerly Elgin Road),
Ground
Floor,
Kolkata
- 700020
Tel:
+91 33 22832459
E-mail
: iiakolkata@vsnl.net
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Madras Chapter
Ramanathan,
The
Institute Of Internal Auditors, India - Madras Chapter
C/O
Flat No:7, Kailash Apartments,
3rd
Floor, New No:9, Tiruvengadam Street,
West
Mambalam, Chennai - 600033
E-mail
: iiamadras@aol.com
E-mail
: info@iiabombay.org
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Hyderabad Chapter
Samik
Chatterjee,
The
Institute Of Internal Auditors, India - Hyderabad Chapter
C/O
Deloitte Touche Thomatsu India Pvt. Ltd,
1-8-384
& 385, 3rd Floor, Gowra Grand,
S
P Road, Begumpet,
Secunderabad
- 500 003
Tel:
+91 40 40312674
E-mail
: csamik@deloitte.com
E-mail
: hyderabad.iia@gmail.com
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Bangalore Chapter
Mehnaz
Jhetam,
The
Institute Of Internal Auditors, India - Bangalore Chapter
C/O
Singhvi, Dev & Unni Trade center,
29/4,
Race course road,
Bangalore
- 560001
Tel:
+91 8655070751
E-mail
: iiabangalore@yahoo.co.in
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