For whom certification CPA EURASIA is intended?
- for specialists seeking to promote in financial field;
- for specialists putting IFRS into practice;
- for financial workers seeking high-quality professional education;
- for practicing professionals seeking to confirm compliance to international qualification requirements;
- for companies seeking to improve the corporate culture of hiring professionals and fair salary;
- for universities seeking to prepare specialists for real and innovative economy sectors.
What perspectives are opened by certification Certificated Public Accountant EURASIA?
Certificate holders are one of the most popular and highly paid professionals in financial management field, as they can demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in:
- financial and management accounting;
- financial management;
- corporate governance;
- strategic analysis,
also they have professional ethical standards training, approved by International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
Qualification requirements
In order to obtain CPA EURASIA qualification candidates should be members of a professional organization of accountants.
A candidate seeking to obtain a CPA EURASIA qualification (Level 1) must pass qualifying exams with a grade of at least 75 points in the following disciplines:
• Financial Accounting and Reporting # 1
• Management Accounting # 1
• Taxation # 1
• Legal regulation of business
• Business and professional ethics
And also have at least a year of professional experience.
A candidate seeking to obtain a CPA EURASIA qualification (Level 2) must pass qualifying exams with a grade of at least 75 points in the following disciplines:
• Financial Accounting and Reporting # 1
• Management Accounting # 1
• Financial Accounting and Reporting # 2
• Management Accounting # 2
• Audit and expression of confidence # 1
• Financial Management # 1
• Taxation # 1
• Legal regulation of business
• Business and professional ethics
Must pass the test with a score of not less than 90 points in "Information Systems" discipline (certification in "Information Systems" discipline is carried out after passing two or more exams of Eurasia CPA qualification (level 2) in the following order: the candidate receives an assignment from the CPA Examination Network Eurasia upon request - test questions that must be answered, no later than 7 (seven) days from the day the assignment is received.
• Have at least three years of professional experience
• Have a higher education
Candidate’s professional experience requirements
Experience of professional work is understood as work in the field of financial and management accounting and taxation, the financial analysis and management, audit, teaching, research and other work in the above areas.
Professional experience can be acquired both before, and during or after the exams.
Professional working experience of the candidate is recognized, verified and certified by an authorized body of a professional organization - a member of the EICPA.
Candidate Education Requirements
To qualify for the CPA EURASIA Level 1, the Candidate does not to have a special or higher education.
To qualify for the CPA EURASIA Level 2, the Candidate must have higher education in any field. Higher education can be obtained either before, or during or after the exams.
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Candidate requirements
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Education and training
HOW MUCH TIME WILL LEARNING TAKE?
It depends on what certifications you have already received before enrolling in the CPA EURASIA program. The fastest way to obtain qualification is to convert subjects according to previously obtained CIPA certification. In this case, you can become a holder of CPA EURASIA certificates (Level 1 and Level 2) in 1 year.
Thanks to the flexible study program, you can study at your own pace. However, exams must be passed within 5 years after successfully passing the first exam.TRAINING OPTIONS
You can choose the method of training, exams frequency and the place where you will acquire relevant practical experience. However, we recommend you, if possible, to acquire practical experience in parallel with the exams.
There are several options for preparing for exams: with the help of training centers or independently.
If you want to study with a teacher and not on your own, you can contact one of the accredited training centers.
Training centers offer a variety of training options, including:
- full-time education (full course);
- distance learning;
- training on weekends.
Individual course is designed to prepare for one CPA EURASIA exam.
If you have chosen the option of self-preparation for the CPA EURASIA exams, you can purchase training materials in accredited training centers.
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Professional development
Continuing professional development (professional development) refers to training activities that develop and maintain the ability of accountants to competently perform their duties in a professional environment.
Training is mandatory for every CPA EURASIA certificate holder.
The purpose of professional development is the constant updating of theoretical and practical knowledge of a certified accountant.
The main form of professional development for a certified accountant is training courses (seminars) in accredited training centers.
The unit of measurement – an academic hour.
Alternate forms of development are allowed:
- development of normative documents and standards;
- defense of candidate and doctoral dissertations;
- publication of monographs, textbooks, manuals, books, articles, etc.;
- participation in conferences, round tables, seminars;
- training at the university for a second higher education in economic specialties.
In addition to participating in training or other activities, each certified accountant should systematically improve their skills by:
- studying laws, standards, instructions and other normative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, amendments and additions to them;
- studying foreign and domestic experience in the organization and methodology of accounting;
- improving computer literacy, the use of modern technologies, accounting, study of reference and legal systems, specialized information sites.
An accountant - holder of "CPA EURASIA" certificates (all levels) must undergo a refresher course in the amount of not less than 120 academic hours for 3 consecutive calendar years. The three-year period is calculated from the date of certificate receipt.
Control over the execution of permanent professional development program (Advanced training) is carried out by the CPA EURASIA Committee On "Advanced training of accountants and certification".
A certified public accountant must demonstrate the maintenance and improvement of the relevant level of competence by periodically presenting evidence that has been objectively confirmed by the competent party.
After professional development program, the Certified accountant submits to the Committee a Declaration, which contains information about the activities he passed with the application of supporting documents or copies. The Committee on the basis of the submitted declarations forms lists, determining the status of members, and places them on the website www.cpaeurasia.org.
The Declaration is submitted annually, no later than March 1 of the year following the year of the courses or training events.
To confirm the activities completed, the following documents are provided:
- certificate of training with the obligatory indication of the event name, the number of hours, the event date, the organization of the event, certified by the signature and seal of the authorized person;
- organization member participation confirmation in the program of internal training at the enterprise received from the employer (with participation in this type of professional development);
- written or published materials evaluation by the reviewer (with participation in professional development);
- publication of a professional article or research results (with participation in professional development);
- professional examinations results;
- obtained specialist qualification;
- as well as other documents confirming professional development.
In case of submitting Declaration on continuous professional development program completion (Professional Development) and providing the corresponding proofs, the Committee extends the Certificate of professional development for the next 3 years.
The deadline for submitting the declarations may be extended for a period of not more than six months, by the decision of the Board of the Eurasian Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Not submitting the Declaration, not improving the qualification is the basis for suspension or cancellation of the certificate.
List of approved activities to confirm continuous professional education
of "CPA EURASIA" certificates holders (all levels)
of "CPA EURASIA" certificates holders (all levels)
# | Activity name | Hours |
1 | Courses, seminars, webinars, etc. related to the disciplines of "Management accounting", "Legal regulation of business", "Taxation", "Financial accounting and reporting", "Business and professional ethics", "Information systems", "Financial management", "Audit and expression of confidence", "Corporate governance", " Business environment, strategy and management» | Declaration indicates the number of hours of the course, seminar, webinar, etc. |
2 | Participation in conferences, symposia, round tables as a participant on the subject related to the disciplines of "Management accounting", "Legal regulation of business", "Taxation", "Financial accounting and reporting", "Business and professional ethics", "Information systems", "Financial management", "Audit and expression of confidence", "Corporate governance", " Business environment, strategy and management» | Declaration indicates the number of hours specified in the confirmation document of the audition, participation |
3 | Professional exams or official testing | 5 hours for each successfully passed exam |
4 | Self-study modules or on-the-job training on new software, systems, procedures or methods that are used in performing a professional role. | 5 hours |
5 | Published professional or scientific papers, articles, reports, etc. | Article publication: from 1 to 10-5 hours over 3 years from 10 to 50 – 10 hours over 3 years from 50 to 100 in 20 hours over 3 years (volume 1 of the publication shall be not less than 1 printed page) |
6 | Teaching a course in the field of professional duties | 1 discipline - 40 hours over 3 years |
7 | Speaking at conferences, briefings or discussion groups as a speaker, lecturer, etc. | 5 hours per performance |
8 | Education at the University in order to obtain a second higher education or master's degree program in economics. | 40 hours for each year of study |
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Search for CPA EURASIA certificates
Search for CPA EURASIA certificates
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Authenticity of certificates
Authenticity of certificates
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Suspension of certificates
Procedure for suspension and revocation of CPA EURASIA certificates issued by EICPA
According to the CPA EURASIA certification regulations, the certificate may be suspended or revoked. The revoked certificate is recognized as invalid. A person whose certificate has been revoked or suspended may not use the abbreviation CPA EURASIA in his / her signatures and recommend himself / herself as a person qualified as CPA EURASIA or holding a CPA EURASIA certificate.
The validity of the issued certificates is suspended if certificate holder’s membership in a professional organization is suspended, but not terminated, in accordance with the Charter of this organization.
The certificate is revoked if the certificate holder's membership is terminated in a professional organization that is a member of the EICPA.
The validity of the certificate is suspended or cancelled by the EICPA Executive Directorate at the request of a professional organization, a member of the EICPA. After reviewing the application, the executive directorate of the EICPA prepares and issues a corresponding order within ten days, makes an adjustment in the register of issued certificates and notifies the professional organization of the EICPA member that submitted the application in writing.
