WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ACCOUNTANT AND A CPA?
All CPAs are accountants, but all accountants are not CPAs. CPAs are distinguished from other accountants by stringent state and licensing requirements, including education, examination, and experience. CPAs working in public practice are also required to take Continuing Professional Educational (CPE) courses to keep current on all facets of CPA services. They must adhere to a strict code of professional ethics that the public recognizes and respects highly. CPAs are among the most extensively trained and experienced tax advisors. Only accountants who are CPAs are part of a licensed profession that provides you with a sense of pride and prestige and gives recognition to your achievements. WHAT ARE THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS? To fulfill the education requirement for licensure, you must complete: • an accounting program registered by the Department as licensure-qualifying, or • an accounting program that is accredited by an accrediting body accepted by the Department. Currently the Assoc
