On September 29, 2014, the AICPA, NASBA and Prometric have announced a new arrangement allowing Indian CPA exam candidates to sit for the exam in the Middle East. Since August 2011, the international testing centers were established in Japan and 4 Middle Eastern countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and the UAE), and the centers in Brazil was open in 2012. Under the original plan, only citizens and long-term residents in the region can take advantage of taking the exam in these non-US centers. The latest arrangement is a pleasant surprise to international candidates especially the Indians. There have been strong demands from Indians on taking the CPA exam outside of the US. One reason is the cost, as long haul traveling and accommodation can be very expensive. More importantly, some Indians cannot obtain visas to travel to the US for the exam. It is encouraging that the AICPA and NASBA have found creative ways to satisfy this demand. For details, please read the presentation and watch the embedded video.

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Indian CPA Exam
Candidates
and how they can sit for the
exam in the Middle East

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Today’s topic: details on how Indian
candidates can sit for the CPA exam in
the Middles East

3. Great news for Indian CPA exam candidates!

4. Overview of International
Testing Center

5. International Exam locations
Available since August 2011
to benefit:
• US citizens living abroad
• International candidates in
selected countries

6. • Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• UAE
Middle East Testing Centers

7. Middle East Testing Centers
• For citizens and long term
residents in Middle East
• Since Oct 2014: open to
Indian citizens and
permanent residents

8. Is It the Same Exam?

9. Content, format, duration
Delivery
Testing windows
Language
Registration process
YES
(in many aspects)

10. What are the
Differences?

11. 1. State Board Restrictions
These states don’t allow candidates to sit for the exam in
international locations:
• Alabama
• California
• CMNI
• Delaware
• Idaho
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Mississippi
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• Virgin Islands

12. 2. Licensing Requirements
MUST complete all requirements
WITHIN 3 YEARS
Experience requirements included
US centers don’t have this requirement
even for international candidates

13. 3. Exam Fees
FAR
$307 $192
$307 $192
$327 $172
$327 $172
AUD
BEC
REG
International
centers
US
centers

14. 4. Identification Proof on Exam Day
Must present valid passport
US testing centers allow
other IDs
e.g. driver’s license

15. Thanks for Watching!
Same exam regardless of location
Factors to be aware of:
• State board restrictions
• 3 year deadline in completing requirements

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