Career Path · Philippines
The path: BS Accountancy → CPALE board exam → PRC license
Education: Bachelor of Science in Accountancy — 5 years (BSA) including OJT
Salary range: ₱25,000–₱45,000/month entry; ₱60,000–₱150,000 senior; ₱200K+ partner-track
Five years deep into auditing, taxation, financial accounting, and management services. The OJT semester is where most students figure out which track they actually like.
Six subjects spread across May and October cycles. The pass rate is brutal — 15–30% nationally — so first-time takers shouldn't get cocky.
Oath-taking, license issuance, and you finally get to put 'CPA' after your name.
Big 4 audit, BIR, government finance, or in-house corporate. The first three years define your specialty.
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