While some graduates decide to enter the workforce immediately after earning their bachelor’s degree, the majority choose to work toward becoming a CPA. A CPA license shows a level of professional commitment that garners a deep level of respect and trust from potential employers. To earn your CPA license, you must pass an exam as well as meet state-specific education and experience requirements.
You can learn what your state requires by visiting the list of state boards of accountancy provided by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). AICPA describes the exam in detail: “All candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination (CPA Exam), which comprises four sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG). While the CPA Exam is the same for all candidates, other requirements may differ by jurisdiction.”