Is CPA assessed differently in M'sia? In Australia you gotta have a full time job and mentor for 2 years. Plus the exams, well it takes at least 3 years to complete. And being a CPA in Aussie is quite an achievement and highly recognized. Salary wise its pretty dang good! So who cares if it's easy or hard, if that's what I need to get a 100 grand a year , I'll shut my mouth and do it. And if it's really that easy in Australia, well every graduate accountants are chartered accountant now aren't they?