Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination

wasn’t until around 1880 that accounting higher education started in the U.S. In 1887 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) was formed, but it wasn’t until 1896 that the CPA certification was established. New York was the first state to approve the title of Certified Public Accountant, requiring accountants to pass an examination in order to become certified. The first female to obtain the CPA certification in the U.S.…

that my Grandma had passed away from old age and my Aunt dying from a heart attack just a couple weeks later is just the worst thing anybody can ever hear, especially if they were your role models. They were the ones who influenced me to become an accountant and become a CPA, they helped guided me to take the correct classes in school and what I needed to learn and focus on. When they passed away it was like I lost my mom and dad because of the role and influence they impacted on my life. I was…

competitive. Student’s majoring in accounting are entering a high-demand field that can earn them a lucrative salary and professional full of opportunities. However, after graduating the newly minted Accountant must decide if they want to complete the requirements to sit and take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam to earn their CPA license. Accounting graduates should take the extra courses to sit and take the CPA exam because it is worth it in terms of increased salary potential, a…

Ethical behavior is a necessary requirement for professionals for purposes of maintaining public confidence on their profession and the services they offer. Certified Public Accountants have similar ethical requirements to those found in other professions. There is a need for all professionals to be responsible, competent and provide services with great professional care. Since certified public accountants have a responsibility to users of financial statements, it is necessary for auditors to be…

planning and preparation activity, assess processes and controls and perform quality assurance activities. Although she is not an expert in every subfield of Accounting, the knowledge that she acquired through networking and cooperating with other accountants and managers of E&Y made her a very reliable source of information for me to learn more about my intended career…

profession as an accountant will lead to a middle-class life and an occupation with potentially many benefits but unfortunately there is a possibility of facing gender inequality. My specific career path will require at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting which should only require four years of higher education. Once I receive this degree, I can work as an accountant and be paid a decent salary for moderate living and I have the opportunity to pursue certification as a Public Accountant. It…

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Typically financial advisors do not come fresh out of college, so realistically I will start as a financial analyst wherever I can get a job. While I get the experience as a financial analyst I will also be studying to pass the test to become a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA). The CFA certification is not completely necessary to become a financial analyst, however, it is an esteemed certification and it most certainly will help me in my journey to becoming a financial advisor. The…

According to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Section 53 – Article II: The Public Interest, “Those who rely on certified public accountants expect them to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, objectivity, due professional care, and a genuine interest in serving the public” (CP pg. 7). Young & Brobeck, LLP did not uphold these principles and did not comply with GAAP thus, resulting in a breach of their duty of care (CP pg. 2). The auditor's unqualified opinion included an…

Amy Gabriel October 14, 2015 Intermediate Accounting- Case #1 Chico’s FAS, Inc. is a retail company that encompasses four brands: Chico’s, White House Black Market, Boston Proper, and Soma Intimates. The company earns revenue through the sale of women’s clothing and accessories in stores and online. Chico’s defines the critical accounting policies that they use to explain any discrepancies between the dollar amounts on the financial statements and the actual cash amount to its Audit Committee…