Should I continue my CPA Australia studies ?

[Shiori]

I have completed 3 modules, left 3 more to go.

However, I am having some issues trying to fulfill the 3-year practical working experience requirement.

Last year, I contacted CPA Australia and they provided me with a solution: I do not need my actual exact supervisor who is a CA/CPA to sign off my working experience. Meaning to say, any CA/CPA can sign off for me as long as they are satisfied with my working experience. (iirc, ACCA also allows this but not CA SG).

Recently, I managed to get in touch with an ex-manager who we worked for few months only and he was ok to sign for that few months. Better than nothing.

Currently I am still left with around 30 months of experience that needs to get signed off but I am running short of people to ask. In general, most of them that I asked are not willing or comfortable to sign.

My current workplace, during the interview they said they can support and sign off for me. But it turns out none of them are qualified to do so as they are neither CA nor CPA. This issue has been one of the stronger reasons why I want to change job.

Given that $ has been invested into this, I dont want to see the $ go down the drain. However, I am also stuck with a requirement which I struggle to fulfill.

Besides, from time to time I do think about if I want to continue this accounting field as well.

Based on the time frame, latest by May 2027 I have to complete the entire CPA programme.

What would you do if you were me ?

[default]

so from now till May 2027, u can have another 12 mths?

u got contact CPA Australia to tell them your situation and whether can extend?

better to join the big 4 or the smaller but more renowned ones?

"Last year, I contacted CPA Australia and they provided me with a solution: I do not need my actual exact supervisor who is a CA/CPA to sign off my working experience. Meaning to say, any CA/CPA can sign off for me as long as they are satisfied with my working experience. (iirc, ACCA also allows this but not CA SG)."

Meaning to say still need a CA/CPA to sign for you as long as they are satisfied with your working exp? Do you need this CA/CPA to have worked with you?

If not maybe can find someone who is a CA/CPA to help certify? If yes maybe can ask around or I can try to help to find

[nyvrem]

can move to Oz and finish your last 3 mods + get the work experience?

after that jitao quit go there liao

    

[Shiori]

can move to Oz and finish your last 3 mods + get the work experience?

after that jitao quit go there liao

    

never thought of leaving sg at this juncture

[Shiori]

so from now till May 2027, u can have another 12 mths?

u got contact CPA Australia to tell them your situation and whether can extend?

better to join the big 4 or the smaller but more renowned ones?

"Last year, I contacted CPA Australia and they provided me with a solution: I do not need my actual exact supervisor who is a CA/CPA to sign off my working experience. Meaning to say, any CA/CPA can sign off for me as long as they are satisfied with my working experience. (iirc, ACCA also allows this but not CA SG)."

Meaning to say still need a CA/CPA to sign for you as long as they are satisfied with your working exp? Do you need this CA/CPA to have worked with you?

If not maybe can find someone who is a CA/CPA to help certify? If yes maybe can ask around or I can try to help to find

Now still early but will contact CPA Australia again if by 2027 I still cant complete the programme.

No audit for me. Cant sustain the hours.

The CA/CPA no need to work with me before.

[Banned User]

I have completed 3 modules, left 3 more to go.

However, I am having some issues trying to fulfill the 3-year practical working experience requirement.

Last year, I contacted CPA Australia and they provided me with a solution: I do not need my actual exact supervisor who is a CA/CPA to sign off my working experience. Meaning to say, any CA/CPA can sign off for me as long as they are satisfied with my working experience. (iirc, ACCA also allows this but not CA SG).

Recently, I managed to get in touch with an ex-manager who we worked for few months only and he was ok to sign for that few months. Better than nothing.

Currently I am still left with around 30 months of experience that needs to get signed off but I am running short of people to ask. In general, most of them that I asked are not willing or comfortable to sign.

My current workplace, during the interview they said they can support and sign off for me. But it turns out none of them are qualified to do so as they are neither CA nor CPA. This issue has been one of the stronger reasons why I want to change job.

Given that $ has been invested into this, I dont want to see the $ go down the drain. However, I am also stuck with a requirement which I struggle to fulfill.

Besides, from time to time I do think about if I want to continue this accounting field as well.

Based on the time frame, latest by May 2027 I have to complete the entire CPA programme.

What would you do if you were me ?

If i were chiu i would go to waterloo street GYM temple and 求签. 

[default]

never thought of leaving sg at this juncture

Can consider. As for cpa and ca part sure got some edmwers can help?

[Arctic]

Thot you already got your degree and acca long ago

Not expert in account/audit req but why bother getting degree. Why not straight get acca?

[Shiori]

Thot you already got your degree and acca long ago

Not expert in account/audit req but why bother getting degree. Why not straight get acca?

i only degree.

and yes you are right, should just study acca in the first place.

i got fooled by govt narratives back then when they announced new autonomous uni SIT and SUSS as the 5th and 6th unis.

so i always tell people...dont touch whatever the govt is pushing for or stirring hypes...

[nyvrem]

never thought of leaving sg at this juncture

gg

then chu need suffer through doing ur mods and work exp in sg

[Shiori]

gg

then chu need suffer through doing ur mods and work exp in sg

sad life...

[Shiori]

If i were chiu i would go to waterloo street GYM temple and 求签. 

i think i asked before...

[default]

I got many things to ask leh.

Feel like god forsaken me liao

[bsg]

See yr age lo.

Having cpa but not having the age and relevant experience, people also look at u with doubt.

Cpa I presume certified public accountant right? Can sign off bs financial statement one right.

My ex colleague is fc using his cpa qualifications. But cannot promote further to be bc, sianz cos not enough relevant experiences.

I dunno anything about studying thou.

But think cpa without relevant working experience and age, I will still doubt u alot. Cos last I had those McKinsey clown come got 1 fella non stop talking about improving business practices for our agong but his cpa title put big big name card. Knn i kana swan have to put my psle title btc aka bo tak cheh

[jim889]

I have completed 3 modules, left 3 more to go.

However, I am having some issues trying to fulfill the 3-year practical working experience requirement.

Last year, I contacted CPA Australia and they provided me with a solution: I do not need my actual exact supervisor who is a CA/CPA to sign off my working experience. Meaning to say, any CA/CPA can sign off for me as long as they are satisfied with my working experience. (iirc, ACCA also allows this but not CA SG).

Recently, I managed to get in touch with an ex-manager who we worked for few months only and he was ok to sign for that few months. Better than nothing.

Currently I am still left with around 30 months of experience that needs to get signed off but I am running short of people to ask. In general, most of them that I asked are not willing or comfortable to sign.

My current workplace, during the interview they said they can support and sign off for me. But it turns out none of them are qualified to do so as they are neither CA nor CPA. This issue has been one of the stronger reasons why I want to change job.

Given that $ has been invested into this, I dont want to see the $ go down the drain. However, I am also stuck with a requirement which I struggle to fulfill.

Besides, from time to time I do think about if I want to continue this accounting field as well.

Based on the time frame, latest by May 2027 I have to complete the entire CPA programme.

What would you do if you were me ?

just finish the moudule first.. the sexperience they give chiu taim to finish.