To qualify as a CPA, a person must fulfill the following requirements:
- Possess an accredited degree in accountancy or other discipline or a diploma in accountancy at the tertiary level;
- Pass the MICPA examinations within the prescribed period; and
- Obtain at least 3 years of supervised practical experience.
In addition, being at the heart of business, a CPA must be proven to possess the following qualities:
- Good reasoning power - while not necessarily a mathematical wizard, he must be numerate
- A good degree of discipline - which will be required during practical training and the acquisition of technical knowledge
- A good command of language and communication skills - since a CPA operates in a knowledge based environment and is required to deal with people at different levels and in many functions
- Objectivity and integrity - because as a professional advisor and a person who is frequently in a position of trust, a CPA's personal integrity must be beyond question.
A total of over 200 students enter the MICPA to be trained as CPAs every year.
To date, the MICPA has trained more than 3,000 qualified accountants, some of which are currently well placed in senior positions in the Government, public practice and in commerce and industry.
