icing

I took it with Becker too, they're pretty good

icing

7# icing


is that any expiry date for their software?  was it difficult?  which state did you choose?  do i have to take four exams at once?  thanks.
tofu 發表於 2009-11-2 18:54

I forget if the software will expire or not.
I took it in Washington States
The course will only give you a summary and area to foucs. If you don't have've the basic knowledge, it's very hard to follow.
I don't think you've to take all 4 exams in one go now.

icing

Is CGA recoganized in HK? I thought HK recoganizes CPA but not CGA. Can anyone confirm?
rockypath 發表於 2009-11-2 11:52

If you would like to convert your designation to HKCPA, take the CPA in US or CA in Canada.
I don't think you can do so with a CGA

icing

If you intend to work in Canada,  CPA is not useful.  There are accounting designations for you to pursue and you should do some research. (e.g. CGA, CMA)

If your intention is to ultimately go back ...
asylum 發表於 2009-11-3 22:54

If you work in Canada, you need a Canadian designation, but many CAs here are US CPA as well.

icing

你講緊美國CPA定香港CPA?

美國CPA每個洲都有D分別﹐你check清楚你想去邊到做嘢先讀啦。

如果係香港CPA﹐ 你基本要有accounting degree人哋先會請啵。通常都係做public sector/ financial reporting﹐都係由低做起. ...
大C姐 發表於 2009-11-2 19:39

Big 4 in HK hire a tone of people without accounting degree. But you need a accounting designation to be a manager there.

icing

緊係話唔一定有degree啦﹐但係你要人sponsor 你考CPA的話﹐無個degree基本7-8成都唔會請(反正本地畢業生多的是)。如果big4果D你諗都唔洗諗。另外2-3成係可能會請D有accounting experience做過下clerk過D都仲會大D ...
大C姐 發表於 2009-11-2 22:12

They don't really require a degree to take the CPA exam. BUT, most of the States need 150 credits, which is more than a Bachelor degree reqirement.

icing

27# icing

My sister got MBA  from UBC as well, she has been working in HK since 1995,
before the Turn-over. She does not operate her own firm, just worked for some
large accounting firms, then work ...
somewhereintime 發表於 2009-11-4 10:59

You don't really need a HK designation if you're not working in public practice. CGA is a recognized designation but need more steps (more exams) if you would like to convert to HKCPA

icing

thanks icing, i think i will go for the washington state as well, since it only need 1 years experience.
tofu 發表於 2009-11-4 17:03

They've a form with a couple pages of work experience required. Make sure u've it all. You need a sponsor (any CPA in US) to sign it for you.

icing

HAHAH you just pissed of all CGA's here =D  

BTW.. CGA does require bachelor degree.  After CGA, you can get the HK ACCA destination by taking 1 or 2 more courses and a MC exam.
LoRkz 發表於 2009-11-4 22:31

CGA requires a Degree now. if you don't have it while enrolling, you need to finish their degree program