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Just wanted to know if anyone has had experience or awareness of the exemptions available for CPA Ireland if you are ACCA Finalist?
I have looked at the website, but would be great to hear from people who may have experience applying for membership
Thanks.
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You want to convert your ACCA study to CPA Ireland? Why? It’s not like the ACCA is not recognised in Ireland.
Hi, ACCA is my priority, however CPA Ireland has mutual recognition with CPA Australia. I have looked into this further now, since my post, and learned a bit more. Their final exams are open book and competency based, so it might be a good thing for those people struggling to clear their final papers but want to qualify quicker. Not saying it is much easier, but the exam structure and methods might suit some people.
Hi Eagledave,
Have you looked at this since? I am struggling with ACCA P2 and was very tempted to switch, I have looked on there website and I think I would have 3 left as I do in ACCA, P2 and 2 options.
Are CPA more passiable? Is it seen as a weaker less common qualification?
What are your thoughts?
Hi John,
I did ask for assessment to see how many exemptions I have (free of charge) but I have not decided if I would go for it. My initial intention was to go for both and see where I qualify quicker.
With the timetable, ACCA has four sittings in a year and CPA only has two so ACCA is better in this area. Their exam method seems a good way to test understanding and competency rather than speed and memory, which is what I like. Have not tried them, but I don’t think they are any easier though, looking at the past papers on their site. CPA Ireland has a good reputation like ACCA and is also widely recognised.
Then I learned about the cost of membership once you are a full member, I just cannot afford to pay for two professional memberships at this stage. Anyway, entrance fee is cheaper cause they cap the exemptions offered. I am still undecided actually. I want to try how I get on with ACCA first and then I might reconsider soon after, cause I want to become a fully qualified accountant.
Certainly ACCA is a lot more dynamic and has a much more global presence in my opinion. Both ACCA & CPA are good as an organisation from my research. I suppose it’s more of a matter of perception and choice.
Just a little update from me, from my personal experience, CPA Ireland is indeed an excellent professional body. They have very transparent approach in dealing with students.
I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Hey
just wanted to get an update from you, did you take CPA Ireland and was it worth it considering your post is well over 5 years ago
Hi, sorry I have only just seen your post. Yes I did and it was all worth it. It opened a lot of opportunities and is continuing to do so, cause both CPA Ireland and Chartered Accountants Ireland have now amalgamated as one, so I can use both ACA and CPA designations too. CPA Ireland are very supportive to their members and I am very grateful for being a member.
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