01-09-2010, 07:02 AM
@Shani
I will be making a thread about possible moves to USA.. but to answer your questions briefly here
1- The ACCA credits from WES is not going to be acceptable to most accountancy boards in USA. That's because they do their own evaluations.. for example in Illinois, they will do a 150-hour evaluation on their own. Bottom line is, i will not put much faith on the wikipedia information. The state where you want to practice is the best place to ask. The illinois board's requirements are here as an example http//www.illinois-cpa-exam.com/files/edreq.pdf
2- I am biased, but there's not a better market to move than USA.. and i have been all around the world in all these years.
3- 70% needed for 4 exams.. very tough to pass.. only about 15% of examinees pass all section on first attempt.
4- CPA's make the most money in USA accounting market.. those in taxes and audit make a lot. CFA's work mostly for banks and find it tough to start their own companies.
I will be making a thread about possible moves to USA.. but to answer your questions briefly here
1- The ACCA credits from WES is not going to be acceptable to most accountancy boards in USA. That's because they do their own evaluations.. for example in Illinois, they will do a 150-hour evaluation on their own. Bottom line is, i will not put much faith on the wikipedia information. The state where you want to practice is the best place to ask. The illinois board's requirements are here as an example http//www.illinois-cpa-exam.com/files/edreq.pdf
2- I am biased, but there's not a better market to move than USA.. and i have been all around the world in all these years.
3- 70% needed for 4 exams.. very tough to pass.. only about 15% of examinees pass all section on first attempt.
4- CPA's make the most money in USA accounting market.. those in taxes and audit make a lot. CFA's work mostly for banks and find it tough to start their own companies.
