1 CPA exam subjects
There are four stages of examinations within the CPA
syllabus:
2 Registration with CPA
To register as a CPA student you must register with the CPA
Institute directly.
CPA exams are held in April and August each year.
April exams - register as a student with the CPA Institute by
1st December (of the previous year).
August exams - register as a student with the CPA Institute by 1st
June.
For more information about registration please contact Julia
Haenig in the CPA Education & Training Department, on +353 1
425 1023
3 Applying for exemptions with CPA
Holders of recognised qualifications (post grad, degree,
diploma, certificate, accounting technician etc.) may be entitled
to various exemptions from the CPA exams. All
exemptions are granted on an individual basis and on a
subject-for-subject basis to students. A pass mark of 50% must be
achieved in the relevant subjects to be eligible for exemptions. A
summary of exemptions can be found by clicking here. Insert
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To confirm your exemption entitlements you must send your exam
result transcripts to Julia Haenig Education & Training
Department on +353 1 425 1023. Exemptions can only be
confirmed and granted upon receipt of original transcripts from
your college. Transcripts can be faced to +353 1 425
1001.
4 CPA fees
For the CPA Institute fees please
click here
5 When are the exams and what are the deadlines
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Closing date for student
registration
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Closing date for exam
registration
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Dates for exams
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April 2010
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1st December 2009
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1st March 2010
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Monday 26th April - Friday 30th April 2010
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August 2010
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1st June 2010
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1st August 2010
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* Monday 30th August - Friday 3rd September 2010
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* Provisional dates please confirm with the CPA Institute
6 How many exams can I take at any one time
Progression rules
1. Students must complete examinations in Formation 1 before
attempting Formation 2, complete Formation 2 before attempting
Professional 1 and complete Professional 1 before attempting
Professional 2.
2. At Formation 1, Formation 2 and Professional 1 students are
required to sit all subjects within the stage at one sitting.
3. At Professional 2, students may split their subjects over 4
consecutive sittings within 2 years.
If the Formation 2, Professional 1 or Professional 2 exams are
not successfully completed within the permitted time frame,
students may not recommence or re-register with the Institute. For
information about concessionary sittings, please
click here.
7 Exam results
You will receive your April 2010 Examination Results in
June 2010.
You will receive your August 2010 examination results in October
2010.
8 Practical Experience
CPA students are required to complete a minimum of 3 years
relevant supervised training. CPA raining can be gained in
practice, in 'industry' or through a combination of both.
If you have any questions or would like more information about
training options please contact Cliodhna Kenny, Education and
Training Department, on +353 (0)1 425 1022 or email Clioshna Kenny
at ckenny@cpaireland.ie.