1 The Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
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.
Its current membership operates in Public Practice, Industry,
Financial Services and the Public Sector and CPAs work in over 28
countries around the world.
2 Is CPA appropriate for me
CPA members and students work across a variety of roles in both
practice and industry including sectors such as financial services,
banking, manufacturing, construction, education and
consultancy. The CPA Institute is an independent body
controlled in Ireland however CPA members work in over 28 countries
worldwide!
3 Entry requirements
There are three main routes to entry in becoming a CPA.
You should be either of the following:
• A holder of a recognised degree, diploma, certificate
accounting technician or professional level qualification
• A school leaver
• A mature student over twenty-five years of age
For further details on exemptions and registration, please
contact the CPA institute directly. (details below)
4 Syllabus
Formation 1
Business Mathematics & Quantitative Methods
Economics & The Business Environment
Business Laws
Formation 2
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting
Information Systems
Taxation
Corporate Reporting
Managerial Finance
Auditing
Corporate Laws & Governance
Advanced Corporate Reporting (Mandatory)
Strategy Leadership & Knowledge Management (Mandatory)
Audit Practice & Assurance Services (Elective)
Advanced Taxation (Elective)
Strategic Corporate Finance (Elective)
Strategic Performance Management (Elective)
Please click here for further information on the CPA
syllabus.
5 CPA Institute contact details
Paul Heaney, Director – Education & Training
Tel: +353 1 425 1020
Email: pheaney@cpaireland.ie
Cliodhna Kenny – Student Development Executive
Tel: +353 1 425 1022
Email: ckenny@cpaireland.ie
Arran Feery – Examinations Executive
Tel: +353 1 425 1021
Email: afeery@cpaireland.ie
Lisa Feery – Administrative Assistant (Examinations)
Tel: +353 1 4251024
Email: lfeery@cpaireland.ie
Julia Haenig – Administrative Assistant (Exemptions)
Tel: +353 1 4251023
Email: jhaenig@cpaireland.ie