Certified Public Accountant FAQ

A certified public accountant, or CPA, is an accounting professional who has passed the CPA exam, and maintain their qualifications to be a licensed CPA. Certified public accountants have the ability to act as an accountant consultants, tax consultants, auditors, business and financial advisors, and much more.

Not every accountant is a certified public accountant. In order to become a certified public accountant, prospective accountants need to pass a rigorous exam. A certified public accountant has already been pre-screened and is likely to be well trained and experienced. A CPA is also certified to perform more complicated responsibilities and has broader range of tax and accounting knowledge.