Everyone, thanks for your comments - just discovered that the CPA qualification is recognised across Europe - not just in Ireland. The directive mentioned below has been updated within the past 2 years...
'The CPA qualification is recognised as equivalent to those of other statutory bodies in the EU and the qualification is included in the EC Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications - the Mutual Recognition Directive (89/48/EEC).'
The CPA qualification is indeed very well recognised and it is highly regarded.
I wouldn't agree that that is the perception amoung employers. Have a look at job ads for accountants in the press and on agency websites..they usually say ACA/ACCA/CIMA...
would not be my idea of a good borometer.ads for accountants
But ACCA is more established and a more recognisable "global brand" (for want of a better phrase).
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I'm sorry to burst all your bubbles but ACCA CANNOT be compared to CPA.
Indeed, ACCA is not a "British Chartered Accountancy body". This is a common misconception. People with ACCA qualifications are NOT considered Chartered Accountants anywhere and are referred to as Certified Accountants in the UK. The qualification is massively inferior to the ACA qualifications offered by the ICAEW and ICAS.
Those saying otherwise are thinking wishfully and kidding themselves. Absolute self-denial.
I'm sorry to burst all your bubbles but ACCA CANNOT be compared to CPA.
Indeed, ACCA is not a "British Chartered Accountancy body". This is a common misconception. People with ACCA qualifications are NOT considered Chartered Accountants anywhere and are referred to as Certified Accountants in the UK. The qualification is massively inferior to the ACA qualifications offered by the ICAEW and ICAS.
Those saying otherwise are thinking wishfully and kidding themselves. Absolute self-denial.
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