Accounting
AICPA and NASBA Expand U.S. CPA Exam Testing to Nepal
Along with eligible citizens or long-term residents of Nepal, qualified candidates from Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the United States may also write the CPA Exam in Nepal. Before the opening of testing in Nepal, ...
Nov. 02, 2020
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have expanded U.S. CPA Exam testing internationally to include the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Registration and scheduling for eligible candidates opens today, November 2, 2020, with testing to begin on December 1. Candidates will write the Exam at the Prometric test center in Kathmandu.
“We’re pleased to provide Nepali professionals with greater access to the U.S. CPA Exam,” said Sue Coffey, CPA, CGMA, AICPA Executive Vice President – Public Practice. “The ability to test locally helps reduce candidate expenses and limits the need for international travel, which is especially important during these challenging times.”
Along with eligible citizens or long-term residents of Nepal, qualified candidates from Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the United States may also write the CPA Exam in Nepal. Before the opening of testing in Nepal, Nepali candidates had to travel to India, Europe, or the United States.
“The administration of the U.S. CPA Examination continues to expand internationally in response to the increased demand for the CPA license globally,” said Colleen Conrad, CPA, NASBA Executive Vice President and COO. “CPA candidates are looking to enhance their current career path and they understand obtaining the U.S. CPA license is the perfect way to achieve that goal,” she continued.
The U.S. CPA complements other credentials and degrees and demonstrates that a professional has the accounting and business skills relevant to working in a global economy. CPAs, highly skilled in a wide range of business services, serve as trusted advisers and power employers’ and clients’ success while protecting the investing public in capital markets. U.S. CPAs position themselves to work in a variety of industries and corporate entities in the United States and abroad providing various services, including auditing and attestation, tax, business valuation, forensic accounting, and personal financial planning.
“We welcome the start of U.S. CPA Exam testing in Nepal,” said Madan Krishan Sharma, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal. “Convenient testing and access to this U.S. credential, which complements ICAN’s Chartered Accountant designation, allows our country’s professionals to further demonstrate their competencies in business, finance, and accounting.”
To earn the U.S. CPA, a candidate must satisfy specific education, examination, and experience requirements of the U.S. board of accountancy jurisdiction that will issue the license. While the examination requirement is the same for all CPA candidates, other education and experience needs may differ by jurisdiction. For information about the four sections of the U.S. CPA Exam, international testing, or licensure requirements, visit the AICPA and NASBA websites.