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Aspiring CPA without Social Security Number (SSN): Is there a Way Out?
International CPA exam candidates often need to overcome several obstacles in order to get qualified for the exam. One such obstacle is the social security number (SSN). Rest assured that, in most cases, you can still sit for the CPA exam without the SSN. What is Social Security Number? A social security number is a […]
Continue readingCPA Exam Testing Windows and Blackout Months
Since CPA testing windows have changed, I thought it would be nice to have a post to explain how they work. Lately, I’ve noticed a lot of confusion online about CPA Exam windows in 2025. After all, the old CPA Exam windows followed a different approach with the introduction of CPA continuous testing that started […]
Continue readingUtah CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Utah’s educational requirement is pretty strict. After all, you need 150 credit hours, a lot of upper-division and graduate courses in accounting and business are required. Working experience is relatively flexible with one year of public or non-public accounting experience. Utah CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam in Utah Candidates […]
Continue readingDo CPA Exam Credits Expire? Dates, Rules, and Remedies
Passing the US CPA Exam is one of the greatest career accomplishments for accountants, and you certainly don’t want your CPA credits to expire. But after passing the exam, the CPA journey is not over—you’ll have to fulfill the licensing requirements to claim the CPA certification. In addition to passing the CPA Exam, almost all […]
Continue readingMaster’s Degree vs CPA: Salary & career info for CPA vs masters
Masters degree vs. CPA license: Do you know which is better for your career? The answer is actually quite complex. Therefore, this article is all about accounting master’s degree options in relation to the CPA. I’ll also discuss whether you need a CPA or master’s in accounting based on your overall career goals. Plus, I’ll […]
Continue readingCPA Exam Fees: How Much Does the CPA Cost?
As with so many good things in life, the CPA certification is not free. Even after you earn your degree, you’ll have to meet a few other CPA requirements that will cost you money, such as passing the CPA Exam. And unless you’re one of the fortunate few whose firm covers some or all of […]
Continue readingTaking All 4 CPA Exam Sections at Once: Smart or Crazy?
What’s the best strategy for passing all four CPA Exam parts in an amount of time that fits both your lifestyle and the AICPA’s timing restrictions? Should you spread the sections out over a few months, or is it better to take multiple CPA exams at once? Well, it depends on how much time you […]
Continue readingCPA Exam Written Communication Tips: 7 Steps toward Success
A note about the CPA Exam Written Communications: The CPA Exam updates were implemented at the beginning of January 2024. As part of the CPA Evolution, the BEC section and Written Communications have been eliminated. Instead of the BEC section, candidates must now pass one of three CPA Discipline sections. But still, we are going […]
Continue readingCPA with CFA®, CMA, or MBA: Does It Make Sense?
“I am now a CPA. Should I go for a CFA® or MBA?” Well, it depends on your choice of career path. As a professional accountant, you have several different tracks to consider. Additional credentials require a substantial investment in time and money. Plus, those credentials may or may not bring you higher job satisfaction […]
Continue readingCan You Become a US CPA with 3 Year Degree Alone?
Can a 3-year bachelor’s degree (generally equivalent to an associate’s degree) qualify you to sit for the CPA Exam? I am afraid not. Since 2012, it has been exceeding hard for 3-year bachelor’s degree holders to get qualified for the US CPA exam. Delaware, the “last remaining” state that welcomed associate’s degree holders, changed its […]
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