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CPA for H4 Visa Holders: Common Obstacles and Solutions
Is it possible to become a CPA for H4 visa holders? I have lots of readers who are H4 visa holders. Many of you are highly educated professionals who follow their spouse to the United States for a better future for your family. Since you aren’t allowed to work (for now, at least), wouldn’t it […]
Continue readingOklahoma CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Oklahoma State Board requires a standard 150 credit hours and 1 year of experience in either public or non-public accounting. Please note that OK has two levels of qualifications for accountants: CPA and PA. Please make sure you read the CPA section for the correction information. Oklahoma CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for […]
Continue readingCPA Education Requirements: My Latest and Complete Guide
It’s critical to know the CPA education requirements if you’re going after your CPA license. We have specific information on the CPA exam application for US candidates and international candidates. But given the many questions on CPA education and CPA continuing education requirements I’ve received over the years, it seems a review would be helpful. So, […]
Continue readingCPA Application Process in 11 Steps (It’s Not as Hard as You Think)
The CPA application process doesn’t have to be intimidating. With proper planning and an understanding of the steps involved, you can sit for the CPA Exam sooner. Becoming a Certified Public Accountant is already difficult and expensive as is, so to avoid further costs and time loss, check off each one of these steps! What […]
Continue readingUS Federal Taxation Course for CPA (as Recommended by Readers)
You may be asked to take a US Federal Taxation course for CPA if they apply for the exam in certain states such as Guam and Delaware. The Course Must be Offered by Accredited Institution Most State Boards follow the NASBA guidelines when it comes to this criteria. NASBA requires US federal taxation courses must be taken […]
Continue reading10 Stupid Mistakes at Prometric CPA Exam (that can Totally be Avoided)
The following Prometric CPA Exam advice is the top 10 list is from Penny Vernon, who ran the Candidate Care department at NASBA for more than 10 years. Her advice is invaluable to exam candidates, so I’m happy to share it. Penny’s List of Pitfalls at the Prometric CPA Exam After studying for so long […]
Continue readingUS CPA in China: Exam Performance + Pass Rate Trend
In 2013, there were 1,007 applicants applied directly from China. As the CPA title gradually gains reputation in the country, the increase of Chinese applicants was impressive with a 3-year growth rate of 207%. (Note: This post was based on 2013 data from NASBA, which no longer releases country-level data.) US CPA in China: Growth […]
Continue readingCPA Review Books: Which has the Best Value for Money?
Among the popular CPA review books, I like the books from Becker and Gleim the best. Here is a short summary of the CPA books that my readers ask me about. Becker CPA Books In the past, Becker did not sell their books separately, so you had to buy the full guided review course to […]
Continue readingNINJA CPA Review 2026: Affordable Supplemental & Whole Course Options
NINJA CPA Review can be a stand-alone CPA Exam study course. However, its price is so reasonable that you can easily use it as a supplement as well. Pricing and access are monthly, so you can use it as long as you need it and cancel anytime. Number of MCQs: 7,000+ (depending on your chosen […]
Continue readingBest States to Apply for CPA International Students + Candidates
How to become a CPA for international students and candidates? Since most international candidates do not have a “preferred” state to practice their profession, they are free to pick a state board with the most favorable CPA exam requirements. This flexibility can be overwhelming with 55 states and jurisdictions to choose from. How do you […]
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