Thanks to Leslie-Anne Rogers for taking the time to answer our questions!
What makes the CPA different?
It is an internationally recognized accounting designation that can be obtained in a fairly short period of time and for a relatively low financial output.
What opportunities will a CPA give you?
Having the U.S. CPA can increase job opportunities and salaries for candidates in Canada as well as many countries around the world.
What can you do as a CPA (what industries, what companies, what jobs)? The three broad areas which require CPAs, include Public Practice, Industry and Government/Not-For-Profit Organizations. Noted below are many of the career choices within these groups where a CPA's professional expertise is required:
PUBLIC PRACTICE
INDUSTRY
GOVERNMENT/ NOT-FOR-PROFIT
Auditing
Corporate Finance
Government Accounting
Environmental Accounting
Financial Reporting
Not For Profit Accounting
Forensic Accounting
Internal Auditing
Education Services
Information Technology Services
Management Accounting
Management Consulting
Tax Planning
International Accounting
Non Financial Positions
Personal Financial Planning
Tax Advisory Services
How can you become a CPA?
In order to become a CPA, all candidates must pass a four part Computer Based Test (CBT). While the exam is administered uniformly, every state/jurisdiction has its own set of education and experience requirements that individuals must meet in order to receive the CPA designation which then allows them to practice public and/or industry accounting. These requirements are established by law and administered by the state boards of accountancy. There is no status in writing for one state over another because the exam is uniform (the same degree of difficulty) for all candidates.
Most of the states/jurisdictions do not require individuals to be U.S. citizens and about half of the states/jurisdictions do not have a residency requirement.
Who can we contact?
Leslie-Anne (L.A.) Rogers
State Selection Consultant
CPAexcel International
778-371-4284 (Vancouver, B.C.)
1-877-775-7652 (tol. free Canada and U.S.)
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