I’m a newly qualified CA. Can I apply for a public accounting licence?
Yes. The application form for applying for a public accounting licence if a licence is not currently held may be accessed at Public Accounting Licence. In order to be eligible to obtain a public accounting licence, a newly qualified CA who has met the basic education, professional program (Core-Knowledge Examination and School of Accountancy), examination (UFE) and public accounting experience requirements for qualification for admission to membership must also meet the following additional requirements: – 2500 eligible hours obtained in a recognized capacity with a public accounting practice within the immediate past five years: at leat 1250 eligible hours in public accounting services (assurance and/ or compilations in respect of which it can be reasonably expected that the services will be relied upon or used by a third party) and up to 1250 eligible hours in other designated services. A newly qualified CA who, within the immediate past five years of the date of applying for a publi
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