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What is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

A CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, is a licensed accounting professional who has met stringent educational, experience, and examination requirements in the United States. They are considered highly qualified and trusted advisors in the field of accounting and finance.

Certified public accounts must earn a Bachelor's degree in accounting or higher, and they must complete all sections of the CPA exam: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), Regulation (REG), Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Taxation (TAX), and Ethics. The topics covered in this exam include..

• Financial Reporting

• Balance Sheet and Income Statement Accounts

• Financial Transactions

• Federal Taxation of Entities, Individuals, Nonprofits, and Property Transactions

• Business Law

• Professional Responsibilities and Federal Tax Procedures

• Assessing Risk and Developing a Planned Response

• Performing Audit Procedures and Obtaining Evidence

• Ethics, Professional Responsibilities, and General Accounting Principles

• Business Analysis

• Financial Security, Confidentiality, and Privacy

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