How Do You Become A Certified Public Accountant?
Certified public accountants, or CPAs, have a career path that is in high demand both in the public and private sector. A CPA must have at least a bachelor’s degree, and in most states, a master’s degree is necessary to take the CPA exam. Some CPAs specialize in auditing accounts. They generally work for CPA firms or have their own business. If you have the required background in accounting and the degrees required in your state for taking the CPA exam, you are ready to proceed. • Find out what you need to do to take the CPA exam in your state. • Read the “Candidate Bulletin” provided by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. This provides current information about the computer-based Uniform CPA Examination. • Review the requirement for your state’s, or your jurisdiction’s, CPA exam. If you are lacking any coursework, make arrangements to take the classes. • Take any necessary review courses and preparatory classes you need to be able to sit for the exam. Instructors i
