The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the U.S. equivalent of CA and a government-regulated accounting license. It is widely accepted across audit, taxation, accounting, and advisory roles, especially in U.S.-focused engagements.

The CPA exam consists of four sections and is typically completed within 12 months with consistent preparation.

• FAR (Financial Accounting & Reporting)
  Core financial accounting, reporting standards, and financial statements.
• AUD (Auditing & Attestation)
  Auditing standards, ethics, and internal controls.
• REG (Taxation & Regulation)
  US taxation and business law fundamentals.
• BAR (Business Analysis & Reporting)
  Financial analysis and business reporting skills.