I think a fella name of Ponzi was the first certified financial planner.
Richard Milhaus Nixon had certified planners tax consultants and lawyers do his taxes that is why he went to jail and they didnt.
To become a CPA. you need to have a bachelors and masters degree in accounting
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.
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.
master programs in accountancy are usually 30 credits, to give students the 150 credits they need to take the CPA exam.
You will need to get your CPA in order to become a Accounting consultant, as soon as you get your license you can apply to various companies that are looking for a consultant.
Yes you can! Check with the CPA requirements within your state. You will need a number of credits, in accounting, economics, and business law in order to sit for the CPA Exam. To get licensed you will also need at least a year of accounting experience signed off by an active CPA. Also, you don't need a CPA license to become an accountant. Most accounting firms only require a bachelor's degree and 8 accounting courses on your transcript. A lot of schools have accounting certificate programs that are basically 8 accounting courses.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must have a bachelor's degree in most states. Several states require that the applicant have have 150 hours of education, which is in line with the recommendations of the AICPA (governing body). Thus, a CPA that is employed by the FBI will have the same requirements as a CPA that works anywhere else; however, the FBI is primarily interested in candidates with a master's degree. The most certain route to the FBI would be CPA with a specialized masters in forensic accounting or computer forensics. I hope this is helpful, and I am a CPA licensed to practice in Illinois.
What sources can I use to determine if a person has received the degree of a CPA?
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.
CPA's don't usually work in banks, they work for accounting firms. If a bank needs a CPA to perform a service, they go through the accounting firm. A finance degree is probably more appropriate for working in a bank, than an accounting degree/CPA license. Depending on experience and other factors, CPAs can make 50-100k/yr.
can i get my A.A. degree of cpa through business administration
To become a CPA, you'll need a four-year college degree.