CPA Professional Qualification

Course details

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) is one of the main Irish accountancy bodies with in excess of 5,000 members and students. The CPA designation is the most commonly used designation worldwide for professional accountants and the Institute’s qualification enjoys wide international recognition with agreements with accountancy bodies in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and more. CPAs are at the heart of business in Ireland, in both industry and in practice. CPAs work in amazingly diverse roles and sectors.

The CPA Syllabus is divided into four stages F1, F2, P1 & P2.

Formation 1

F1: Management in Organisations

F1: Economics & Business Planning

F1: Business Laws & Professional Ethics

Formation 2

F2: Management Accounting

F2: Financial Accounting

F2: Information Systems

F2: Taxation

Professional 1

P1: Managerial Finance

P1: Corporate Laws and Governance

P1: Corporate Reporting

P1: Auditing

Professional 2

Mandatory
P2: Strategy & Leadership

P2: Advanced Corporate Reporting

Elective (choose two)

P2: Advanced Taxation

P2: Strategic Corporate Finance

P2: Strategic Performance Management

P2: Audit Practice and Assurance Services

CPA Registration / Membership / Exam Entry

Students should register with the CPA Institute separate to Western Management Centre.

Registration should be undertaken by the student when beginning tuition.

Why Choose CPA?

Effective Skills

CPA provides you with the skill set to understand the financial needs of business and evaluate and present effective business solutions.

Attractive Exemptions

Your entry point into CPA is determined by an individual assessment of your prior education and experience. Check out exemptions or CPA This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss your entitlements.

Flexibility

When it comes to your entry requirements, where you study and how you study, you will find a flexible solution that suits your work life balance.

Control

You are in control of your study, your future. There is no training contract. You decide where you work and the type of experience you want to develop throughout your training period.

Support

A dedicated representative, an up to date website, an open door policy 9-5 as well as a peer network of 5000+ CPAs across the country, ensures that the level of student advice and support is second to none

Employer Links

The CPA Approved Training Partner Programme (ATP) provides a vital link to potential employers across the country, ensuring that you can avail of best practice when it comes to your training experience

Aligned to Business

Employers look for broadly qualified, competent accountants who can add value to the bottom line. The CPA qualification provides you with a strong skill set that allows you to do just that.

Recognition

CPA is one of the best known accounting designations worldwide and CPAs are qualified to operate in any jurisdiction internationally

Exciting Opportunities

The CPA qualification allows you to work wherever you want in whatever field that interests you. Pursue a career in the worlds of professional sports, movies or television, music, or high tech. Or, be an entrepreneur and start your own business. The sky is the limit.

Professional Status

Founded in 1946 and active in the profession at national and international level, CPA participates in the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies – Ireland – CCAB (I) and was a founding member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) – the worldwide body.