do you have to take the cpa exam to become an accountant or is it possible to become an accountant with just a 4 year degree?
2006-07-28 08:02:32 · 3 answers · asked by yahoo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
my theory is: if you take an exam, you will always have to have a job in one type of accounting. if you just use your degree, you could work in many different types of accounting.
2006-07-28 08:10:40 · update #1
i was interested in working for a company rather than a firm
2006-07-28 08:17:22 · update #2
Depends on what kind of service you want to provide. If you want to do audit, CPA is a requirement; if you are content with bookkeeping, you could probably do without. You may need an EA (Enrolled Agent) designation if you want to do tax returns though...
2006-07-28 08:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not an accountant and I am not a CPA, but I used to work for a CPA firm.
You do not need to pass the CPA exam to be an accountant, or to work for a public accounting firm. I knew many people who worked as auditors who did not pass the exam.
CPA license looks good on a resume, but it's not exactly a requirement.
2006-07-28 15:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can be an accountant without a cpa but if you want to have a meaningful career you need to get your cpa relatively soon after graduating
2006-07-28 15:07:54 · answer #3 · answered by Justin s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋