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Why Become a CPA: The 5 Great Benefits
What are the major CPA benefits? Well, becoming a CPA is a dream goal for many accountants. After all, it is a designation that is synonymous with accounting for many in the field. One of the major benefits of CPA licenses is that they open up industry doors that are closed to unlicensed accountants. […]
Continue readingCPA Certificate vs License: What’s the Difference?
Readers are often confused about the CPA certificate vs license. So, I am going to highlight the differences below. But, remember that CPA certificates are becoming less relevant because most state boards have stopped issuing them. Therefore, it’s important to understand how CPA licensing is changing and how that might affect you. CPA Certificate vs […]
Continue readingCPA License Transfer: How to Transfer Your License to Another State
If you are a currently licensed CPA, can you transfer your license from one state to another? In some cases, yes, you can. Use this information to learn what conditions apply and how to accomplish a CPA license transfer. Substantial Equivalency and CPA Mobility Act First of all, most state boards allow a CPA license […]
Continue readingCPA vs MBA: Which is a Better Qualification for your Career?
Thank you to our readers for suggesting the topic of a CPA vs an MBA degree. Since so many of my readers contemplate which qualification will be better for their careers, this topic is worthy of a thorough discussion. CPA vs MBA: They Lead to Different Career Paths Accountants go for a CPA (Certified Public […]
Continue readingHow CPAs Can Save the World: 10 Ideas for Junior and Senior Accountants
A CPA can save the world! That’s right! We crunch numbers, balance the books, and file taxes. But what’s the meaning of our work? Can we accomplish more with our skills? I think so – let me show you how! For Junior CPAs Junior CPAs have many opportunities to reach out as an accountant. Here […]
Continue readingI Passed! Now What’s the Next Step after CPA Exam?
You passed! But do you know what to do after passing the CPA Exam? First of all, congratulations! You have completed the most difficult part of the CPA qualification journey: the Uniform CPA Exam. But don’t give up yet, because you still have some work before you can call yourself a CPA. So if you’re […]
Continue readingCPA Reciprocity Rule and Substantially Equivalent States
CPA reciprocity is complicated. Each state has different rules, and the rules keep changing. Before we get into the details of CPA state reciprocity, let’s take a look at the history. Then, let’s review recent developments to streamline the CPA reciprocal license process. CPA Reciprocity: Why the Need As you may know, the CPA license […]
Continue readingWhich is Better for Japanese Accountants: JICPA or AICPA?
Are you a Japanese accounting professional contemplating on a Japanese CPA or US CPA designation? Which one should I go for? Does it make sense to get both? Let’s take a look. JICPA or AICPA: Organization Structure The overall accounting/CPA organization system in the US is complicated with many stakeholders, but in terms of membership […]
Continue readingNumber of CPA in USA: Interesting Statistics and Trends
Many people have been asking me about the number of CPAs in the US. According to NASBA, the United States currently has about 654,375 actively licensed CPAs. The number of CPAs in the US has increased over the last few decades, with 639,628 in 2003 and 646,520 in 2006. The number of AICPA members is […]
Continue readingCPA License Requirements: Rules, Obstacles and Remedies
There have been lots of questions and misunderstanding on CPA licensing in the US. I would like to take this opportunity to answer these common questions. CPA without License? The most common licensing questions is whether licensing is necessary if the candidates don’t plan to practice as a CPA in the US. This means they […]
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