CPA — Certified Public Accountant

The US CPA designation is the most widely recognised accounting credential in the world. Whether you practise in Amman, Dubai, Riyadh or internationally, the CPA opens doors to audit, tax, advisory and corporate finance roles that demand verified expertise.

Euro Arab Group delivers a structured CPA review programme that covers all four exam sections with experienced instructors, proven study materials and a study plan built around working professionals in the MENA region.

Why the CPA Matters in MENA

• Required or preferred by the Big Four, multinational banks and regulatory bodies across the GCC
• Demonstrates mastery of US GAAP, auditing standards, tax regulation and business law
• Average salary premium of 15-25% over non-certified peers in comparable roles
• Portable across borders — recognised in over 40 mutual recognition agreements worldwide
• Pathway to senior roles: audit partner, CFO, controller, financial advisory director

AUD — Auditing and Attestation

• Ethics, professional responsibilities and general principles
• Assessing risk and developing a planned response
• Performing further procedures and obtaining evidence
• Forming conclusions and reporting
• Format: 4-hour exam with multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and task-based simulations (TBSs)

BEC — Business Environment and Concepts

• Corporate governance, economic concepts and analysis
• Financial management and capital planning
• Information technology and systems
• Operations management and cost accounting
• Format: 4-hour exam with MCQs, TBSs and written communication tasks

FAR — Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Conceptual framework, standards-setting and financial reporting
• Select financial statement accounts (assets, liabilities, equity, revenue)
• Transactions: consolidations, foreign currency, leases, pensions
• State and local governments, not-for-profit accounting
• Format: 4-hour exam with MCQs and TBSs — generally considered the most content-heavy section

REG — Regulation

• Ethics, professional responsibilities and federal tax procedures
• Business law: contracts, debtor-creditor, agency, property
• Federal taxation of individuals
• Federal taxation of entities (corporations, partnerships, trusts)
• Format: 4-hour exam with MCQs and TBSs

Delivery Options

• In-person: Instructor-led classes at our Amman centre, typically held on evenings and weekends
• Online live: Real-time virtual sessions with the same instructors, accessible from anywhere in the region
• Self-paced: Recorded lectures, question banks and practice exams for candidates who prefer flexible scheduling

Recommended Study Timeline

• FAR: 8-10 weeks (300-400 study hours) — start here if you are a methodical learner
• AUD: 6-8 weeks (250-350 study hours)
• REG: 6-8 weeks (250-350 study hours)
• BEC: 4-6 weeks (200-250 study hours) — often attempted last
• Total: Most candidates complete all four sections within 12-18 months while working full-time

What We Provide

• Structured study plan with weekly milestones and accountability check-ins
• Access to a leading CPA review course with updated question banks
• Practice exams that mirror the real Prometric testing format
• Instructor office hours for difficult topics (particularly FAR consolidations and REG tax)
• Guidance on Prometric scheduling, NTS applications and state board requirements

CPA eligibility varies by US state board, but most candidates from MENA pursue licensure through states with accessible requirements for international applicants. Common prerequisites include:

• Education: A bachelor's degree with at least 120 semester hours (150 hours for licensure in most states); must include a specified number of accounting and business credits
• Credential evaluation: International degrees must be evaluated by a NASBA-approved service (such as WES, ECE or NIES)
• English proficiency: All exam content is in English; no separate language test is required but strong reading comprehension is essential
• Experience: Many states require 1-2 years of supervised accounting experience for licensure (not for sitting the exam)

Our advisers help you identify the right state board, prepare your credential evaluation and navigate the Notice to Schedule (NTS) process from start to finish.

• Regional expertise: We understand the credential evaluation process for Jordanian, Saudi, Emirati and other MENA university degrees
• Proven track record: Our structured approach helps candidates pass sections on their first attempt at rates above the global average
• Flexible scheduling: Evening and weekend classes designed for working professionals in MENA time zones
• End-to-end support: From eligibility assessment through NTS application to exam-day logistics at Prometric centres in Amman or the region
• Small cohorts: Personalised attention from instructors with Big Four and industry experience