ICPAS

Obtaining a CPA License in Israel for Oleh Hadash

Preparing your application

The following information describes the material you should submit and guidelines for presenting your application.

1. Open a file at the Auditors’ Council in Jerusalem

Auditors’ Council

POBox 34357

Jerusalem 91342

Israel

Tel: +972-2-6549333

Fax: +972-2-6549303

E-mail: דואר אלקטרוני: moazar@justice.gov.il

2. Submit the following:

Two copies of your license certified by an Israeli lawyer (not necessarily a notary) or certified and notarized abroad according to local laws and authenticated by the Israeli Embassy or Consulate

Letters of recommendation from previous employer(s) approving 2 years of practical experience

3. Other qualifications

If you do not hold a license and have a university degree in accountancy or business administration, you have to submit official academic transcripts.

Exams

Exams in English are held once a year, in November-December.

Exams in Hebrew are held twice a year, in the spring and autumn.

For a list of the exams administered in English\French\Spanish, please contact the Auditors Council

You may bring a dictionary to the exams.

You may contact the Auditors’ council to inquire which types of legal material may be used during the exam.

Applicants who do not hold a CPA or CA licenses must pass additional exams according to the Auditors Council decision.

Exemption from Exams

Request for exemption from exams:

Please contact the Auditors Council.

Internship

You are required to undergo a period of internship lasting from 6 months up to

2 years.

Check with the Auditors’ Council for details.

For additional information on immigration absorption and Hebrew studies (Ulpan) please contact:

The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption

URL: www.moia.gov.il

Email: info@moia.gov.il

Office:

2 Kaplan Street

Kiryat Ben Gurion

POBox 13061

Jerusalem 91130

Israel

The Ministry of Immigration Absorption published a booklet for Immigrant accountants, in which you may find additional relevant information.

Please contact the Ministry.