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Being a CPA is both rewarding and prestigious. Besides the extra three letters it adds to your name, it provides you a reliable way to earn a living. It is also a great stepping stone if you plan to expand your career to professions like law or finance. However, it can also be challenging if you do not prepare yourself for the road to becoming a CPA.

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A Certified Public Accountant is required to undergo years of education and training. Additionally, you have to take and pass the CPA Licensure Examinations. There are; however, some measures being taken to question the necessity for these exams. This article, written by Ken Tysiac and posted on the Journal of Accountancy last 6th of February 2020, discusses these legislative challenges.

New Threats To CPA Licensing Posed In 2020 Legislative Year

The beginning of the 2020 legislative year for state lawmakers across the country comes with new threats to the future of CPA licensure. Legislative challenges to professional licensing standards remain a threat to CPAs and other professionals as groups such as the American Legislative Exchange Council and Americans for Prosperity advocate for anti-licensing legislation in individual states.

Legislation that would weaken state professional licensing requirements was introduced in the West Virginia Legislature earlier this month, and similar legislation is expected to be introduced in other states. Groups advocating against licensing have developed model legislative proposals that call for professional and occupational licensing to be eliminated. Click to read here more…

After becoming a CPA, it is not surprising if you aim to be part of one of the top accounting firms in the US. Your dream companies may include Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and more. Whichever they may be, one question you’re bound to face is the proverbial “Tell me about yourself.” Luckily, this article Stephanie Vozza on the Journal Accountancy last 1oth of February 2020 can help you prepare for it.

Tough Interview Questions: ‘Tell Me About Yourself’

Looking for a new job is stressful enough, but to make matters more challenging, some interview questions seem like minefields. But understanding more about what hiring personnel want to know when asking these questions can help you prepare. You can then formulate an answer ahead of time, which can help calm your nerves and allow you to tackle the challenge with insight instead of guesses.

We asked human resources experts for their insider knowledge on the traditional-but-tricky phrase that opens many an interview: “Tell me about yourself.” Here they share what this prompt is designed to reveal about a candidate, and good ways to reply to it. Click here to read more…

As we can see from the two articles above, becoming a CPA can be challenging at first glance. You first have to undergo at least four years of education. Prepare for the CPA licensure exam for about six months and then pass it. However, by preparing early, you can overcome these challenges and get a career as a public accountant. The challenges of becoming a CPA are great, but the rewards greater.