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www.pwc.com/meHelping shape your futureCertified Public Accountant (CPA)PwC’s Academy2014
ContentsAbout PwC’s Academy1. About PwC’s Academy22. About the CPA43. Getting qualified54. Our CPA training programme65. Schedule and Fees66. Why choose PwC’s Academy77. What our students say88. Lecturer profiles99. Locations1010. Contact us112Certified Public AccountantPwC’s Academy is the educational business of PwC. Our goal is to helpimprove the knowledge, skills, competence and expertise of our people infinance and business; to help organisations across the region grow andretain their talent. Our foundation is our team of expert professionals whoconvey their wealth of knowledge and the practical experience they havegained within leading organisations around the world.PwC’s Academy is committed to supportingthe sustainable growth of local talentacross the region. Our expanding Academycurrently operates across the Middle Eastfrom six countries: UAE, Oman, Egypt,Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. PwC’sAcademies in the Middle East are part ofa growing network of Academies presentin over 30 countries worldwide. We offera variety of training courses coveringfinancial competencies, management skillsand professional qualifications. Our coursesare based on the best practices of PwCGlobal and the individual experiencesof our experts. We constantly adapt ourcourses to meet the needs of modernbusiness, customising them to our client’srequirements and assisting our clients inreaching their organisational training andstrategic objectives.PwC’s Academy’s global network ofprofessionals sets us apart from otherproviders. We communicate constantly,exchange best practice, ideas andexperience. We take this knowledgeand evolve our courses to meet theever‑changing needs of modern businessesand their people in the region; this way wemake sure that we are providing the verybest training programmes for our clients,our students and their sponsors.
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About the CPAThe CPA exam is set by the American Institute of Certified PublicAccountants (AICPA) and administered by the National Board of StateBoards of Accountancy (NASBA).CPA’s are trusted financial advisors who canhelp businesses and other organisations planand reach their financial goals. They arequalified to handle a wide variety of businessfunctions, including Chief Financial Officer,Chief Executive Officer, Finance Director aswell as consultancy roles.The AICPA has nearly 394,000 membersin 128 countries, including CPAs inbusiness and industry, public accounting,government, education, student affiliatesand international associates.394,000members in128countries4Certified Public AccountantCPA is one of the leading financialaccounting qualifications in the Middle East.The CPA credential is a license issued by oneof the 55 State Boards of Accountancy in theUnited States of America, and this can nowbe studied and examined outside the UnitedStates. Whilst the exam is uniform, licensingand certification requirements are imposedseparately by each state’s laws and thereforevary from state to state.
Getting QualifiedThe CPA designation is issued by one of the US State Boards of Accountancy. Each StateBoard of Accountancy has different requirements which must be met in order to beeligible to undertake the CPA qualification. Generally these include; A 4 year bachelors degree in accounting, financeor business A minimum of 120 credit hours to be eligible totake the CPA exams A minimum of 150 credit hours and 1-2 yearswork experience to apply for a CPA license A minimum of 24 semester hours in business, ofwhich 12 must be in accountingTo get your CPA qualification, you must meet theeligibility requirements which include passing fourexams of 3 to 4 hours each and gaining a minimumof relevant work experience.ExamsAuditing and Attestation (AUD)Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)Regulation (REG) The CPA exams are made up of a mixture ifMCQ’s, task based simulations and writtenquestions The pass mark for the CPA exams is 75% Exams can be taken during the following fourtesting windows. January/February; April/May;July/August; October/November The exams can be taken at authorised testcentres in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and the UAEHow long does it take?How you study for your CPA exams is very flexibleand the exams can be taken in any order. Howeverfrom the date of passing your first exam you musttake and pass all 4 exams within 18 months. Thus,it is usual to complete your training programmewithin 12 -24 months. This takes into accountthe time taken to get your credentials verifiedas each state’s requirements may vary. For moreinformation about getting your credentials verifiedand registering for the exam, please visit www.nasba.org or call us for guidance.PwC’s Academy5
Our CPA training programmeOur CPA training programme is made up of a series of Comprehensive Preparation classes and an intense revision Boot Campcourse.Comprehensive Preparation SeriesThis is a series of lectures delivered by CPA’s using a rangeof methodologies. Candidates have access to: Study modules containing 2800 pages of electronic/printed study text A series of tests during the programme to monitorprogress Bite sized lecture videos for every topic in each module Over 5500 AICPA past exam questions with answerrationales, 6200 proficiency questions, 450 task basedsimulations, diagnostic exam for each module and onecomputer based mock exam Over 4100 digital flash cards covering crucial testingpoints in each exam section Online and offline versions of study materialRevision Boot Camp courseIn addition to the Comprehensive Preparation Series, PwC’sAcademy runs a 3 day intensive revision boot camp course,an ideal opportunity to brush up on weak topics and askexam related questions. Our Revision Boot Camp includes: Up to 24 hours of classroom based revision Provision of summarized lecture notes for reviewingkey topics Access to additional exam questions to solve and havemarked in class A session on exam tips and techniquesSchedule and FeesProgrammeTerm StartsTotal duration (Tuition and Revision)ProgrammeAUDFebruary/August40 hoursComprehensive Prep Series 6,00020,400FARFebruary/August60 hoursRevision Boot Camp1,5005,100BECFebruary/August44 hoursFull course6,75023,000REGFebruary/August50 hours6Certified Public AccountantFees per paper(AED)Fees full programe (AED)In addition early bird, group and corporate discounts may be available.
Why choose PwC’s AcademyEnsuring you passAt PwC’s Academy our focus is to make sure you have all the knowledge and exam techniques you need to achieveyour CPA qualification. Our core objective is to help you pass all four exam levels and our ability to do this isdemonstrated by our exceptional pass rates.Our CPA programme is designed to giveyou the knowledge you need to be aneffective finance professional and ensurethat you pass all four exams. We provideyou with the very best course materialsincluding online and offline resources. Ourcourse materials are designed to help thelearning process and make it simple for youto grasp complex topics. A 3 day revisionprogramme helps reinforce key conceptsand regular feedback ensures that you arealways up to speed with the class.Our lecturersAt PwC’s Academy, our foundation is ourfantastic team of lecturers, all of whom arenot only CPA’s but have huge experienceteaching CPA. All our lecturers are expertsin the subjects they teach and understandthe exam requirements so that they areable to help you get the best results. Ourlecturers are always close by so you don’thave to wait until class to ask questions andget your problems solved.Our premisesOur new Academy premises provide youwith a professional environment in whichto study and interact with other studentsand our lecturers. Our Academy is equippedwith state of the art facilities including:Free wireless inall classroomsand 8 desktopcomputers in thelounge areaLounge area inwhich to relaxand chat to otherstudents andlecturersLibrary witha full range ofreference booksProvision of aquiet study areaPantry area withcomfortableseating and freetea and coffee5 spaciousclassroomsGoing the extra mileWe want your time studying with us to bea positive and happy experience and so weprovide a range of services that help you toget the most out of your time with us. Mentoring and guidance from the CPAcourse manager Programme advisors to help withregistrations and to guide youthroughout your studies Student counselling and careerguidance Full time lecturers always available tohelp and support you Internship and graduate recruitmentopportunities at PwC Student events and activities organisedby PwC’s Academy Student visas for international students Sessions on exam tips and strategiesWe are a 5 minute walk from the DubaiMall and a short journey to DubaiInternational Financial Centre (DIFC). TheAcademy is also located on the metro linemaking us accessible no matter where youare coming from.PwC’s Academy7
Course managerand lecturerMary Borromeo CPAMary is our CPA course manager and a specialist lecturer forCPA and has been involved in training PwC staff, in the fieldsof Financial Accounting and Reporting and Auditing for over6 years as part of a learning and development of PwC staffinitiative.Mary is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 10years of business experience within Big 4 Firms. She has beeninvolved with assurance and business advisory for variety ofclients in diverse industries from small companies to largemulti‑national companies such as Schlumberger, Lamprellplc, Lavendon plc, Al Tayer Group, Jumeirah and DubaiProperties. Mary is a specialist in the application of IFRS, USGAAP and Sarbanes Oxley 404.In the training room Mary’s vast business experience isevident in her teaching style. Tough topics are broken downand taught through the use of real life scenarios.8Certified Public Accountant
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Contact detailsAmanda LineT: 971 (0) 4 304 3092M: 971 (0) 50 189 1724E: amanda.line@ae.pwc.comMary BorromeoMaryam AlanyT: 971 (0) 4 304 3428M: 971 (0) 50 189 3286E: mary.borromeo@ae.pwc.comT: 971 (0) 4 304 3137M 971 (0) 56 361 CsAcademyMiddleEastLinkedIn:PwC’s Academy Middle EastTwitter:@PwCAcademywww.pwc.com/me
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The CPA exam is set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and administered by the National Board of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). CPA’s are trusted financial advisors who can help businesses and other organisations plan and reach their financial goals. They are qualified to handle a wide variety of business functions, including Chief Financial Officer .
