Educational Resources and Exams to Become an Accountant or CPA

The continual need for fiscal accountability, operational cost efficiency and profit across all sectors is driving the movement to recruit public accountants, management accountants, internal auditors, and government accountants. The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2018 the number of accountants and auditors will increase by 22% and comprise 1.6 million members of the U.S. work force. Accountants across all specialties are expected to fill 279,400 new jobs in the next seven years, contributing substantially to the U.S. economy.

Accountancy continues to act as the great economic stabilizer in the U.S. and global economies. In any economic climate thorough analysis, reporting, review and record maintenance offer the assurance of sound and profitable financial practices.

Here you'll find the steps to take in the CPA licensing process for all 55 jurisdictions, information on certification standards in the major areas and vital subspecialties of accounting, and up-to-date resources that address the evolving legal framework in which accountants operate.