CPA (USA)

A Certified Public Accountant is a professional who has earned the CPA license from any of the 55 state accountancy boards of USA all of which are part of NASBA (National Association of the State Boards of Accountancy). Each state board has the authority to grant a CPA license. One must meet all the requirements of the state board including Education, Experience, and Examinations.

Due to the widespread awareness and acceptance of CPA credentials, it’s understood that a CPA possesses the required knowledge of all accounting areas as analyzing financial statements, financial planning, tax preparation, internal auditing, income tax, and other specializations of accounting. In a nutshell, a CPA is someone who has mastered all the elements of the accounting profession. This is also one of the many reasons, professional organizations seek CPAs for complex accounting and finance jobs.