Shold I do CA or CPA??

Question

I'm currently working in audit team in a CA firm. I have about 1year experience and I have to start CA or CPA now...

We have 3 people studying CPA in our office. Other 14 peoples are all doing CA or CA qualified.

It's just that among anyone who's doing their CA/CPA in our office, I'm the only married one....

So my questions is if you are married and have a family to look after, between CA and CPA which one should I do? If I do CPA would there be any disadvantages working in CA firms? What if I want to work in government sector as an accountant/auditor?

Answer 1

either one would be a good choice, it really depends on you.  You must have some accounting experience and/or courses to be working in auditing.   The following sites and information should help.  To work in Government you require special requirements.

Competition to hire Certified Public Accountants at all levels is fierce. Employers have raised salaries, added bonuses, and offered other attractive benefits to attract and retain the most qualified candidates. Many organizations also give internal promotions and provide solid career paths for those who exhibit loyalty while excelling in their roles.

In recent years, three factors have combined to drive a higher demand for CPAs:

1. A renewed focus on business ethics

The biggest contributor to increased demand is heightened corporate accountability. Because of catastrophic accounting scandals, the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or SOX, mandated very strict governance requirements for corporations. Companies must now critically scrutinize their entire accounting process, and corporate leaders — many of whom are not accounting experts — must personally attest to the integrity of their financial statements.

2. Business in a global economy

The proliferation of multi-national organizations has fueled demand for CPAs — both internationally and domestically. CPAs who can adapt to other cultures and understand global business perspectives and regulations are extremely valuable.

3. New technology

CPAs with solid IT skills are needed to design, integrate, and implement advanced software systems, as well as serve as consultants to link hardware/software solutions with sound business plans.

look here

http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm#out...

this site gives more info

http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm

and

http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/manag...

Government Accountants. The most common certification for government accountants is that provided by the Association of Government Accountants. An examination and relevant experience are required. The designation achieved by a successful candidate is certified government financial manager. Government accountants are employed throughout the public sector, at federal, state, and local levels.