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The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for Accountants and the CPA.
Any accountant filing a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is required by law to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This may include senior level accountants working for or on behalf of public companies that are registered with the SEC. CPAs are licensed by their State Board of Accountancy. Any accountant who passes a national exam and meets the other requirements of the State where they practice can become a CPA. The vast majority of States require CPA candidates to be college graduates, but a few States will substitute a number of years of public accounting experience for a college degree.
As of 2009, 46 States and the District of Columbia required CPA candidates to complete 150 semester hours of college coursework-an additional 30 hours beyond the usual 4-year bachelor's degree. California, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Vermont are the only States that do not require 150 semester hours for certification. Many schools offer a 5-year combined bachelor's and master's degree to meet the 150 semester hour requirement, but a master's degree is not required. Prospective accounting majors should carefully research accounting curricula and the requirements of any States in which they hope to become licensed.
All States use the four-part Uniform CPA Examination prepared by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The CPA examination is rigorous, and less than one-half of those who take it each year pass every part on the first try. Candidates are not required to pass all four parts at once, but most States require candidates to pass all four sections within 18 months of passing their first section. The CPA exam is now computerized and is offered 2 months out of every quarter at various testing centers throughout the United States. Most States also require applicants for a CPA license to have some accounting experience; however requirements vary by State or jurisdiction.
Nearly all States require CPAs and other public accountants to complete a certain number of hours of continuing professional education before their licenses can be renewed. The professional associations representing accountants sponsor numerous courses, seminars, group study programs, and other forms of continuing education.
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What skills does a cpa need?
To become a CPA. you need to have a bachelors and masters degree in accounting
How do you find out if someone has a CPA degree?
What sources can I use to determine if a person has received the degree of a CPA?
What kind of accounting training do I need?
The minimum is a bachelor's degree in accounting. Some will pursue a CPA afterwards.The minimum is a bachelor's degree in accounting. Some will pursue a CPA afterwards.The minimum is a bachelor's degree in accounting. Some will pursue a CPA afterwards.The minimum is a bachelor's degree in accounting. Some will pursue a CPA afterwards.The minimum is a bachelor's degree in accounting. Some will pursue a CPA afterwards.The minimum is a bachelor's degree in accounting. Some will pursue a CPA afterwards.
can i get an A.A. degree for cpa through business admministration?
can i get my A.A. degree of cpa through business administration
How long are the degree program courses for online accounting schools?
To become a CPA, you'll need a four-year college degree.
Do you need a college degree to become an accountant?
Really, anyone can be a self-proclaimed accountant. This does not require any education. To become a CPA, or receive one's CPA designation, a bachelors (or in most states a master's degree) is required. Really, anyone can be a self-proclaimed accountant. This does not require any education. To become a CPA, or receive one's CPA designation, a bachelors (or in most states a master's degree) is required.
How many years of schooling do I need before I can take the CPA test?
A baccalaureate degree in any major from an accredited school must be obtained before taking the CPA test. To get this degree, it takes an average of 4 years.
Is CPA an undergraduate or graduate degree?
It is not a degree at all. It is a certification.
Is a graduate degree required for a cpa license?
You do not need a master's degree to be a licensed CPA. You can do this with a bachelor's degree, with the appropriate prerequisite coursework and with a least one year of experience. However, each state is different and you would have to check with each to find out the specific requirements particular to that state.
I'm Indian resident. I have u.s. cpa degree. I wants to immigrate to Canada. Will the u.s. cpa degree be of any help in getting a job in Canada?
Here's the answer to your question : You could immigrate in Canada with your U.S. cpa degree but, you can't get a job with your u.s. cpa degree. The only way to get a job in Canada is to have an Canadian cpa degree or an Canadian passport. A CPA degree or a CPA license? An accounting degree is required to get the CPA license. I'm going to assume you have a CPA license. CPA licenses are good only in the state in which they were obtained, unless another state allows reciprocity with that particular state. The AICPA is currently working on having the CPA license in one state being universally accepted in all 50 states. Your bachelor's degree in accounting will probably still be accepted by Canadian countries, since GAAP in the U.S. is probably very similar to GAAP in Canada. IASB is close to GAAP also, but with fewer rules than GAAP.
Can I become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) without an accounting degree?
Yes, you can become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) without an accounting degree. All you have to do is study and pass the CPA test to get certified.
What kind of education is needed for a accountant?
Bachelors degree, in most countries, and in the U.S. you need to pass the CPA exam.
