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What are the requirements to be CPA certified in the state of New York and New Jersey ?
I live in New Jersey but I work mostly in the state of New York and I would like to be certified in both states.
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To become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), Adriana you need to meet specific educational, examination, and experience requirements, which vary by state but generally involve a bachelor's degree in accounting, passing the Uniform CPA Examination, and gaining relevant work experience.
STEP 1️⃣ EARN A BACHELOR'S DEGREE
The first step toward becoming a CPA is to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting. This gives students the opportunity to develop foundational business and finance skills, as the curriculum offers courses in business relevant to the accounting industry. Undergraduate programs teach students a range of applicable skills, such as good business communication, strategic financial analysis, and key computer concepts. Examples of core classes include managerial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, business law, and principles of marketing. Required courses also cover accounting basics, such as accounting theory, auditing, information systems, managerial accounting, and forensics.
STEP 2️⃣ PASS THE CPA EXAM
Students are allowed to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam in New York after successfully completing at least 120 of the 150 required semester hours and one course in each of the following areas:
• Audit and attestation
• Taxation
• Cost/management accounting
• Financial accounting
In order to become a CPA, accounting professionals must pass a national exam and fulfill the licensing requirements of the Board of Accountancy in the state where they want to practice. On the national level, applicants must pass the four-part Uniform CPA Examination offered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which consists of task-based simulations, multiple-choice questions, and written communication tasks.
STEP 3️⃣ ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE
One possible route to becoming a CPA involves working through the ranks from an entry-level position. However, it’s important to note that one cannot become a CPA without passing the required exams. That said, the real-world accounting experience that professionals can gain from working in entry-level or mid level jobs while pursuing a degree and preparing for CPA exams can be invaluable. These kinds of opportunities may exist at small or large public accounting firms, private corporations across multiple industries, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Hope this was helpful Adriana
STEP 1️⃣ EARN A BACHELOR'S DEGREE
The first step toward becoming a CPA is to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting. This gives students the opportunity to develop foundational business and finance skills, as the curriculum offers courses in business relevant to the accounting industry. Undergraduate programs teach students a range of applicable skills, such as good business communication, strategic financial analysis, and key computer concepts. Examples of core classes include managerial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, business law, and principles of marketing. Required courses also cover accounting basics, such as accounting theory, auditing, information systems, managerial accounting, and forensics.
STEP 2️⃣ PASS THE CPA EXAM
Students are allowed to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam in New York after successfully completing at least 120 of the 150 required semester hours and one course in each of the following areas:
• Audit and attestation
• Taxation
• Cost/management accounting
• Financial accounting
In order to become a CPA, accounting professionals must pass a national exam and fulfill the licensing requirements of the Board of Accountancy in the state where they want to practice. On the national level, applicants must pass the four-part Uniform CPA Examination offered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which consists of task-based simulations, multiple-choice questions, and written communication tasks.
STEP 3️⃣ ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE
One possible route to becoming a CPA involves working through the ranks from an entry-level position. However, it’s important to note that one cannot become a CPA without passing the required exams. That said, the real-world accounting experience that professionals can gain from working in entry-level or mid level jobs while pursuing a degree and preparing for CPA exams can be invaluable. These kinds of opportunities may exist at small or large public accounting firms, private corporations across multiple industries, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Hope this was helpful Adriana
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Martha’s Answer
Hi Adriana - this is an excellent question and Doc has provided valuable information. I have added links to the state requirements for both New Jersey and New York. Please note that both require on-the-job experience as part of the licensing process.
Good luck!
NJ CPA - https://www.njcpa.org/build-career/become-a-cpa/requirements
NY CPA - https://www.njcpa.org/build-career/become-a-cpa/requirements
Good luck!
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