Jana about the Swiss CPA as a rewarding career

Why is the Swiss Certified Public Accountant (CPA) an attractive education, and what are the benefits?

The Swiss Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an attractive education that can lead do a rewarding career. Here are just some of the benefits:

• The Swiss CPA is highly respected and internationally recognised, which means that holders of this certification have an advantage in pursuing both national and international career opportunities.

• The Swiss CPA education provides a comprehensive education in accounting, auditing, tax, and finance, which prepares individuals to be well-rounded professionals with specialist knowledge in the field of accounting.

• Earning the Swiss CPA demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and excellence in the field of accounting, which can enhance an individual's credibility with clients, employers, and colleagues.

• The Swiss CPA certification can open doors to new career opportunities and advancement within an organisation and increase your market value.

How do you perceive the reputation of a Swiss CPA nationally and internationally?

In general, Swiss CPAs are highly respected and regarded for their expertise in accounting, auditing, and tax matters – both nationally and internationally. It is an international title, so very useful for working abroad. 

What are the prospects of being a Swiss CPA?

The prospects of being a Swiss CPA are good, as there is a high demand for qualified audit professionals in the market, and you have interesting opportunities for career growth and development. After obtaining your Swiss CPA you have different career opportunities internally at PwC but also externally; you can take over a senior position, even on C-level. Therefore, you can expect a competitive salary, also reflecting the high level of skill and expertise required in this field. In addition to career and financial benefits, as a Swiss CPA you audit clients from different industries and get to know very interesting people from the client side. Therefore, also the networking benefits are great.