Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals.
 

The CPA requirements are set by each state board of accountancy. The requirements include completing a program of study IN accounting at a college or university, passing the Uniform CPA Exam, and obtaining a specific amount of professional work experience in public accounting. One of the world’s leading licensing examinations, the CPA Examination serves to protect the public interest by helping to ensure that only qualified individuals become licensed as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). The Uniform CPA  Exam is one of the “Three E’s” – Education, Examination, and Experience – that are required for licensure as a CPA. Additionally, once an individual becomes a CPA, he or she must complete a certain number of hours of continuing professional education courses each year.