Students
Your Accounting Career BEgins Here
Thinking about becoming a CPA or just weighing your career choices? We are here to help you kickstart your journey by providing the tools you need along the way.
Becoming a CPA can be challenging, and we are here to support you on your journey. By becoming a UACPA member, you'll have tools and resources at your fingertips. Plus, it's free! Sign up here.
Learn What It Takes
To Become a CPA
The AICPA's CPA Exam Team created this guide to show the benefits of a career as a CPA, learn about the licensure process and eligibility and links to sample tests and other resources. Learn more.
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Becoming a CPA is one way to secure your future with numerous benefits both professionally and personally. Some of the key advantages include:
- Professional Credibility. The CPA designation is widely recognized in the accounting and finance industry. It demonstrates a high level of competence, ethical standards and dedication to the profession.
- Career Flexibility. Having a CPA license gives you opportunity for various career paths ranging from public accounting, auditing, corporate finance, government, nonprofit and consulting.
- Increased Earning Potential. Through specialized knowledge and skills, CPAs have opportunities for higher compensation.
- Job Security. Employers value the expertise and reliability that comes with the designation and the demand for skiilled accounting professionals remains strong.
- Continuous Learning Opportunities. Maintaining a CPA license requires ongoing education, ensuring you stay updated with the latest industry trends, regulations and best practices.
Benefits for UACPA Student members
- Attend any of the UACPA chapter luncheons or conferences for free. Check out these events and email April Deneault, ad@uacpa.org to RSVP.
- Discounts on CPA Exam review courses from Becker, Roger, Yaeger, and Gleim
- Monthly student email newsletter with information that will help you prepare for a career in accounting.