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CIMA qualified, thinking of adding CPA

  • 25-11-2018 11:06pm
    #1
    stephenmario
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 136 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I've recently qualified with CIMA. I'm thinking of qualifying with CPA as it's only 2 more exams to obtain membership or 3 more to practicing certificate. I'd like to get a practicing cert but I'd need to work in practice for 2 years which I've never done (7.5 years in industry).

    I'm just looking for a bit of advise from anyone that is a member with 2 bodies. Has it had an impact on your career or were there any advantages in being a member of 2?


Comments

  • #2
    ACADasltiv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭ACADasltiv


    Are you planning on moving to practice? If not, I can't see a reason to do the exams. CIMA is a far more sought after qualification in industry.


  • #3
    stephenmario
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 136 ✭✭stephenmario


    I'm open to moving to practice and I think having a practicing certificate would be beneficial in the long run. I want to move back to where I'm from, a town in Kerry, eventually and I think it would give me more options to do this.


  • #4
    ACADasltiv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭ACADasltiv


    If there was a good chance of moving back to practice then it could be worth doing the extra few exams. It's not absolutely necessary, but CPA would definitely be more of an advantage in practice.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,121 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    You can apply for a practicing certificate from CIMA.

    You have to satisfy a panel of you competence rather than have a fixed amount of experience.

    Your biggest problem will be getting that experience - are you willing to take a pay cut if necessary?


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