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and valued credential in accounting andbusiness -the Gold Standard  \n·All US CPAs are accountants,but not all accountants are USCPAs  \n·US CPAs are licensed to practice accordingto state-specific requirements for educationand experience and by passing the CPA Exam  \n·Passport to advancement within the accountingprofession  \n-Multinational corporations from US  \n-Overseas companies listed on the US stock exchange  \n## Where CPAs Work\n\n·US CPAs typically begin their career in public accountingbecause it gives them the fastest and broadest exposure to avariety of businesses  \n-Big Four-E&Y,PWC,KPMG,Deloitte  \n·May move into corporate positions as they advance in theircareer,or pursue opportunities with:  \n-Corporations-GE,Caterpillar,Procter and Gamble  \n-Governmental entities-IRS,Defense Accounting Service,Department of Energy-Not-for-profit entities-Academia  \n## What US CPAs Do\n\nThe roles and career paths for US CPAs have expanded.  \n·Audit &Assurance  \n·Corporate Accounting  \n·Consulting Services  \n·Environmental Accounting  \n·Forensic Accounting  \n·International Accounting  \n·Tax Accounting  \n·Teaching  \n## Why Become a US CPA?\n\n·Globalization  \n-Convergence of U.S.Accounting Standards with  \n-Push to align all new US CPA pronouncementswith International standards  \n-US CPA exam now includes IFRS content  \n-Growing demand for international accounting  \nskills  \n·Multinational corporations from USA  \n·Overseas companies are listed on the US stock exchange  \n·Expanded career options,both locally and internationally  \n·Provides professionals with greater earning potential  \n·Candidates can prepare for and pass the US CPA Exam in 6 to 18months  \n## US CPAs are in Demand\n\n·U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of  \naccountants and auditors to grow faster through 2018 than for anyother occupation  \n-Best prospects are for those“who have a college degree andprofessional certification,especially a CPA.\"  \n-According to the American Institute of Certified PublicAccountants,75 percent of today's CPAs will retire over thenext 15 years  \n·Ranked 6th on list of 10 hottest jobs by CNNMoney.com for \"greatpay and superior growth prospects”and “work that's meaningful”  \nBECKER  \nPROFEssIONAL EDUCATION  \n## Earnings Potential\n\n·2014 projected accounting salaries (US $)  \nNon-CPA  \nCPA  \nNon-CPA  \nCPA  \nCorporate Accounting  \nLarge Public Firms  \nSalaries Up To  \nSalaries**Up To  \nSalaries**UpTo  \nSalaries Up To  \nChief Financial Officer***  \nS411,000  \n--  \nSenior Manager/Director***  \n$175,000  \n·-  \nTax Director***  \nS233,500  \n--  \nManager***  \n$122,750  \n-  \nController***  \nS199,000  \n…-  \nSenior  \n$94,250  \n$103,675  \nS140,250  \nS154,275  \nIT Auditor-Manager  \n$75,250  \n$82,775  \n1 to 3 Years  \nS125,950  \nFinancial Analyst-Manager  \n$114,500  \nUp to 1 Year  \n$63,500  \n$69,850  \nS68,200  \n$62,000  \nGeneral Accountant-1 to 3 Years  \n-Licensed CPAs may earn 10%more than unlicensedaccountants  \n·Potential for faster promotions  \n·Greater mobility and job security  \n$$$$ EARNINGS $$$$  \nProfessionals in Demand  \n## Earning Power -CPA vs non-CPA\n\nCAREER  \n## Numerous Opportunities\n\n十Demand  \nCareer Passport  \nBECKER  \nPROFEssIONAL EDUCATION","cbCaisEowCArylrc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisEowCArylrc","pdf",8948261,67,"English","# The CPA Profession\n## The USA CPA Designation\n## Where CPAs Work\n## What US CPAs Do\n## Why Become a US CPA?\n## US CPAs are in Demand\n## Earnings Potential\n## Earning Power - CPA vs non-CPA\n## Numerous Opportunities","[{\"question\":\"What does the USA CPA designation represent?\",\"answer\":\"It is a highly respected credential in accounting and a licensed qualification to practice under state-specific education, experience, and CPA Exam requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of roles do US CPAs typically pursue?\",\"answer\":\"Common roles include audit \\u0026 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