prince george's community college: orientation to the cpa profession
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PGCC: Orientation to the profession
What
Certified Public Accountant:
CFO
Advisor
Consultant
Auditor
Financial Analyst
a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals.
Tax Guru
ControllerAnalyst
Accountant
CPA Profession
1 - A distinct and evolving body of knowledge
2 - A commitment to the public interest - State Licensed
3 - A code of conduct and ethics
Why
As recognizable as &
6 of Top 25 Jobs in America
Top 5 Job in Stem
Top 5 Job in Business
Top 10 Highest Paying In Demand Jobs
Where
Who
Tim Samuel, CPA Dr. Jan Williams, CPA Byron Patrick, CPA CITP Don Meyers, CPA
Kelly Jennings, CPAOwner – Quincy CFO
Harry Sturgis, CPA Senior Financial AnalystWeyrich, Cronin & Sorra
Katy Koza, CPA Tom Hood, CPA, CITP, CGMA
CFO – Bridgeway Community Church
Professor– University of Baltimore CEO– Simplified Innovations CEO – Harley Davidson Baltimore
Senior Analyst, Hilton Worldwide CEO, MACPA/BLI
Certified Public Accountant
YOU!
How
Four Es to become a CPA
Education - Bachelor's degree (120 credits) + 30 credits
Examination - Uniform CPA exam
Ethics - AICPA ethics course and exam
Experience - 1 year of experience working with a CPA
Uniform CPA Exam
REG3 (4) hours
72 (70-75) MC 6 (8-9) Simulations
FAR 4 hours
90 (60-65) MC7 (8-9) Simulations
AUDIT4 hours
90 (70-75) MC7 (8-9) Simulations
BEC3 (4) hours
72 (60-65) MC(4-5 Simulations)3 Written Tasks
(2017 Changes)
FAQs
Do I have to have a degree in accounting?
No! While there are certain course requirements you need to fulfill, the degree can be in any subject.
Do I have to get a masters degree?
No! The 30 additional credit hours can be in anything. Some people chose to fulfill this by receiving a masters degree, some fulfill it through doing additional undergrad courses. The credits just need to appear on a transcript of an accredited university.
Education FAQs
I have a degree from a non US college or
university, does this count?
Education FAQs
Maybe. Internationals seeking to use education from a foreign university must go through the NASBA International Evaluation Service to have their foreign degree approved to be eligible.
Should I get a review course?
Yes! While most of the concepts you should have learned at some point in school, there are some that you just might have forgotten or never learned.
Which review course should i use?
While we don’t recommend a particular course, we do suggest considering the following when choosing: How do you learn best, in a classroom or independently? Is there one your employer helps to pay for? What is your timeline? What is your budget?
Exam FAQs
Exam FAQs
How long do I have to pass the exam?
After receiving a passing grade of 75 or better on one section of the exam, you have 18 months to pass the remaining 3 sections. If you do not complete the remaining sections in this time period the passed exam expires and you must retake it.
When can i take the exam?
There are four testing windows throughout the year with 4 “blackout” months*. Any exam can be taken during these times, but the same section cannot be taken more than once during a window.
Ethics FAQs
I have taken an ethics course in college, does
that count?
No. Maryland requires you take and pass AICPA’s "Professional Ethics: The AICPA's Comprehensive Course"
Does my internship count?
Yes! Internship experience can count. However all experience must have been earned no earlier than 3 years prior to application.
Who can sign off on my RPE?
A licensed CPA must sign off on your Report of Practical Experience. This person does not however need to be your direct supervisor. They just need to be able to attest to your experience.
Experience FAQs
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