Scholarships

Overview:  Many organizations offer scholarships to encourage the pursuit of an accounting education. Scan this section for a sample listing of scholarship opportunities. Contact your state CPA society or college's financial...
Published on February 14, 2013

The Uniform CPA Examination Organizations

Article:  ...The Uniform CPA Examination enterprise is large and complex. Close collaboration among several organizations is necessary to deliver the examination on an ongoing basis to large numbers of candidates (more than 93,000 in 2009), while maintaining the hi
Published on May 21, 2010

Business and Industry

Article:  ...Business and Industry CPAs in business and industry work for companies ranging from family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies. They are considered strategic business partners of their organizations and work in a variety of different area
Published on January 28, 2011

Comment Summary - Improving the Uniform CPA Examination 2007

Report:  ...to Comment; Improving the Uniform CPA Examination (2007). There was a total of 82 responses to the survey; including 25 from State Boards of Accountancy and 11 from Groups & Organizations
Published on March 18, 2010

Job Tips Advice

Article:  It is important to look good on paper when trying to land a job as a CPA. Learn More
Published on July 09, 2010

Uniform CPA Examination FAQs - Content, Structure, and Delivery

FAQ:  Answers to frequently asked questions about the content, structure and delivery of the Uniform CPA Exam.
Published on November 08, 2012

Uniform CPA Examination FAQs - General Information

Article:  What is the purpose of the Uniform CPA Examination? Who is responsible for the Uniform CPA Examination? Where is the Uniform CPA Examination administered? Is the Examination available outside the U.S. and U.S. territories? Is
Published on October 26, 2011

Examination Overview

Article:  This section contains basic facts about the Uniform CPA Examination – its purpose, structure,  governance, and administration.  It also contains information about the Elijah Watt Sells awards which have been granted annually since
Published on April 11, 2013

International Applicants

Article:  There are a number of options to get you 'plugged in' to the world's largest and most influential accounting community.  We offer our members a range of valuable products and services, including a 24/7 technical support team.
Published on September 26, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs - Become a CPA

FAQ:  Find out how far you can go with an accounting degree, the difference between an accountant and a CPA and get answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Published on March 15, 2013

Internships and Cooperative Programs

Link:  Resources for accounting based internships and cooperative education programs help integrate academic knowledge with  practical applications. Enhance your educational experience by gaining exposure to accounting practices and the business environment.
Published on April 11, 2013

150 Hour Requirement for Obtaining CPA Certification

Overview:  Overview A certified public accountant (CPA) in today's environment must not only have a high level of technical competence and a sense of commitment to service, but must also have good communications and analytical skills, and the ability
Published on December 21, 2012

What Do Firms and Companies Want

Article:  To Get in the Door Of course companies need people who have the technical wherewithal to produce quality results. However, entry-level positions typically require a great deal of on-the-job learning. Employers want their new hires to be able to dive int
Published on January 28, 2011

International Topics Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ:  Find answers to frequently asked questions about licensure for international CPA candidates here.
Published on September 26, 2012

FAQs - Become a CPA

FAQ:  Frequently Asked Questions for becoming a CPA.
Published on December 23, 2011