Certified Public Accountant is an accounting professional certified by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants who provides accounting services primarily in auditing and attesting procedures.
What can I do (Roles Available) ?
finance manager
financial analyst
chief financial officer
Management accounting
Public Accounting
Internal Auditor
Tax Accounting
Where can I work?
State Public Service Commissions, Union Public Service Commission, Governement agencies
Private Corporations, Accountancy Firms, Private Banks, Insurance Companies, Law Firms
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Freelance with NGOs
Positives
Career opportunities
International Certification
Knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS and US federal taxation and business laws
Challenges
Requires patience
Long hours work
Key Skills Required
Analytical Thinking,
Communication
Numerical Aptitude
Critical Thinking
Time Managemen
IT Literacy
Organisation
Problem Solving
Emotional Intelligence
What Should I study ?
Pathway 1
Class XII in Commerce Stream - Bachelor degree in B.Com (H)/ B.Com/ BBA or a Finance Related Field along with CA/CS - Masters of Commerce or Masters of Business Administration - CPA Examination