Hi

I'm currently having this dilemma whether to take CPA or MICPA-ICAA.

I was told MICPA-ICAA is much harder compared to CPA but does taking either paper matter? as in would employer prefer one over another?

Also, since MICPA-ICAA is tougher, I was wondering if those who took it find it difficult to cope while working in the audit line?

Advice is much appreciated!

Thanks!

This post has been edited by rynelee: Dec 29 2013, 10:57 PM

The word "dilemma" has been misused, if not abused, all the time by Malaysians. Here is why. The definition of dilemma is:

di·lem·ma
- A situation that requires a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable or mutually exclusive
- A dilemma is a problem offering two possibilities, neither of which is practically acceptable.

Having to decide to take CPA or MICPA-ICAA is not a dilemma. You just need to decide which path to go and off you go. Either path has favorable outcomes. Likewise, people would post in this forum having to choose company A or company B and call it a dilemma. Again, that is not a dilemma. Joining either company A or company B has it's own merits and favorable outcomes.

As to your question, all part time study requires discipline. Be prepared to give up your social life so that you can spend more time studying. A person who does his diligent work in his part time study will be able to cope with the coursework. The pros of MICPA-ICAA is you get the CA, Australia designation that may open doors for you in Australia.

Find out which is easiest for you, rather than what we say.

I pondered with this problem 4 years ago, now I have gotten my ICAA-MICPA but i left this stupid industry... lol

after years of audit you might think it's plainly just a paper of recognition and achievement yourself..

hahahah

hi all, just want to ask, is there any different between micpa and cpa?
once i got micpa mean i got cpa?

MICPA is from Malaysia and CPA? You mean CPA Australia?

They are all accounting professional qualifications. Same thing la...

Once u passed all modules in MICPA and completed the three-year membership requirement, you can put MICPA behind your name. Then you can also apply for MIA membership.

I'm sure you have heard about the MICPA-ICAA programme. So, you will get both MICPA and ICAA at the end of the day.