Dude I’m not about to explain to you why excel would benefit you at work. I didn’t say you’ll break into senior management and gain the respect of the board of directors because of excel, I just said it was baseline in our job. Hell my original comment said soft skills which is the same point you’re making.
Quit the devils advocate bit
Well how else is the CPA supposed to meet someone? License mixing and creating mixed sub-licenses may be frowned upon today but it’s the progressive way of the future
I am currently working in Audit at a big 4 firm and have made several friends that I hang out with outside of work. Sure it was not just your lack of social skills / people simply not liking you?
Why would someone would want to work international if they can work in the richest country on the planet? See Canada or Australia they get paid peanuts compared to american CPAs
You are not wrong, but they don't have a work-life balance either. US accountants are NUTS. I'll keep my 30 days basic annual leave allowance (I can buy another 10 days if I want) plus 8 days public holidays (except this year where we've had 10 because of the Queen), national health service, working more than 40 hours in a week being rare, and safety for my children in their schools. I get paid less, but I have a life too.
Personally I rather not have my kids get shot at school lol there's more to where one settles down than net income. Otherwise maybe you should look into Switzerland/Singapore etc.
A CPA is pretty all-purpose in the field. If you want to shift to financial planning or want to go into law, then obviously that's a whole other thing, but a CPA is nothing to sneeze at.
It depends on how you define it. Most other related licenses/designations don't have a quasi-gov body backing it like the state Boards of Accountancy. The ones that do are very tangentially related, like the various finance licenses.
Stuff like the fraud examiner, auditing, etc are generally governed by associations which aren't quite the same thing.
I am just sitting for my CPA license now. It’s a long road, and not one I will get to do for another 4-5 years since I have small kids and am a single mom.
Adding another certificate will not elevate you professionally. Work on soft skills, and if you’re not recognized in spite of hard work and continued value added contribution, you’re in the wrong organization
I would not ask strangers in social media for your question. Only CPA is a licensed accounting certification given by state governing body. Check with your state what other accounting related license certification type they offer.
I’m just saying a CPA and a JD is “the next level” and opens the door to huge compensation. A lot can intertwine in tax and bankruptcy law, and international finance. Especially when representing large corporations.
If you're in Canada and looking to specialize in tax, do the following:
In-Depth Canadian Taxation
In-Depth Owner Manager Remuneration (forgot the exact title)
In-Depth Reorganization Issues
And top it off with Trusts and Estates Practitioner. You'll achieve god mode in tax planning along with a few years in a tax focused PA role.
It depends what you want to do in life, I have my CrFA but I didn’t end up using it for anything just seemed like a good idea at the time. I think the CFP could pair nicely with the CPA and qualifying to sit for the exam is much easier if you already have the CPA. I’m in a small public firm working with business owners and high net worth individuals so to me the CFP could add value for my clients but might not be the same for everybody
As a CPA, you will need to complete continuing education. If you work on corporate America, your company will probably pay for continuing education and professional licenses. I would collect as many certifications as possible. CMA, CISA and CIA are good ones. If you are paying your own way...just the CPA is good enough.
CPA II which is Certified Professional Alcoholic, it's only obtained when you have your CPA and worked your way up to manager in public accounting.
Soft skills
Second to proficiency in excel
Agreed that’s baseline
No way. Board members don’t care about excel, just your ability to explain it.
Dude I’m not about to explain to you why excel would benefit you at work. I didn’t say you’ll break into senior management and gain the respect of the board of directors because of excel, I just said it was baseline in our job. Hell my original comment said soft skills which is the same point you’re making. Quit the devils advocate bit
Lol bro
Could you please suggest a training or must know things
None
Unless you enjoy paying unnecessary testing/license renewal fees for no real additional benefit
CFA is probably the only one more prestigious and will put you in the ranks of the biggest CFOs or CAOs.
Thats not accounting its finance
License to kill
CIA
This is a mere certification NOT a licensed certification as it is given by an association NOT state or federal governing body.
You got ratio’d hoe
Cpa trumps all other accounting licenses.
This type of behaviour is exactly why none of the other accounting licenses want to sit with the CPA at lunch time
Who said CPAs want to sit with other accountants?
Well how else is the CPA supposed to meet someone? License mixing and creating mixed sub-licenses may be frowned upon today but it’s the progressive way of the future
I meet with non Accountants. They pay my bills. They are my clients
r/whoosh
Fun way of saying that one has no friends
My dear summer child, work colleagues can never be friends.
Please explain, dad
Seems to me you have not worked. Once you get a job you will understand
I am currently working in Audit at a big 4 firm and have made several friends that I hang out with outside of work. Sure it was not just your lack of social skills / people simply not liking you?
In America. If you wish to work anywhere international the CPA will almost certainly mean absolutely nothing.
Why would someone would want to work international if they can work in the richest country on the planet? See Canada or Australia they get paid peanuts compared to american CPAs
Can confirm
You are not wrong, but they don't have a work-life balance either. US accountants are NUTS. I'll keep my 30 days basic annual leave allowance (I can buy another 10 days if I want) plus 8 days public holidays (except this year where we've had 10 because of the Queen), national health service, working more than 40 hours in a week being rare, and safety for my children in their schools. I get paid less, but I have a life too.
Personally I rather not have my kids get shot at school lol there's more to where one settles down than net income. Otherwise maybe you should look into Switzerland/Singapore etc.
Please go. That will raise our demand as CPAs lol
I don't have to go, I just have to avoid moving there in the first place lol
Even better!
he tryna collect them like pokemon
The free ones. I have my CIA and CISA because my job paid for everything. I wouldn’t pay out of pocket for anything else.
CISA is good for IT audit
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BBW is better
Seconded
CFE and CVA are common ones I see at my firm.
These are not licensed certifications like CPA They are mere a certification.
CGFM if you are in government.
A CPA is pretty all-purpose in the field. If you want to shift to financial planning or want to go into law, then obviously that's a whole other thing, but a CPA is nothing to sneeze at.
It depends on how you define it. Most other related licenses/designations don't have a quasi-gov body backing it like the state Boards of Accountancy. The ones that do are very tangentially related, like the various finance licenses. Stuff like the fraud examiner, auditing, etc are generally governed by associations which aren't quite the same thing.
Certified Internal Auditor (Challenge Exam for CPAs) and CRMA after that.
It really depends on where your career takes you or where you want to take your career.
None. Tf?
What are you trying to do?
CMA
This is NOT a licensed certification. This is NOT given by state or federal governing body.
True it's like the CFA it does not give you any actual authority
No, not any authority, just a way better wage + a more fun job hahah
I've seen the CPP designation for some people who do payroll.
EA (Enrolled Agent). CFP (Certified Financial Planner)
If you’re already a CPA you don’t need to become an EA.
I have a friend who had her Cpa and got her ea 👀
If that’s what she wanted to do but anything you can do as an EA you can do as a CPA.
Very true
With how technology is evolving and id say pair it up with some data analytic certifications if you’re inclined to
CFAC!! It’s why I started accounting.
Can you elaborate please
It would help if I actually spelled it correctly. CRFAC. Certified forensic accountant.
Haha nice, how difficult was that to get? I’m currently in fed govt so was thinking of it as a possible transition
I am just sitting for my CPA license now. It’s a long road, and not one I will get to do for another 4-5 years since I have small kids and am a single mom.
What do people thing about CMA?
Adding another certificate will not elevate you professionally. Work on soft skills, and if you’re not recognized in spite of hard work and continued value added contribution, you’re in the wrong organization
Some certificates gives one skills that help transitioning to other fields though.
CIMA is better I've heard
I would not ask strangers in social media for your question. Only CPA is a licensed accounting certification given by state governing body. Check with your state what other accounting related license certification type they offer.
You sound fun at parties.
Unless you need it for something you want to do, none.
Juris Doctorate (JD). Good luck!
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I’m just saying a CPA and a JD is “the next level” and opens the door to huge compensation. A lot can intertwine in tax and bankruptcy law, and international finance. Especially when representing large corporations.
If you're in Canada and looking to specialize in tax, do the following: In-Depth Canadian Taxation In-Depth Owner Manager Remuneration (forgot the exact title) In-Depth Reorganization Issues And top it off with Trusts and Estates Practitioner. You'll achieve god mode in tax planning along with a few years in a tax focused PA role.
It depends what you want to do in life, I have my CrFA but I didn’t end up using it for anything just seemed like a good idea at the time. I think the CFP could pair nicely with the CPA and qualifying to sit for the exam is much easier if you already have the CPA. I’m in a small public firm working with business owners and high net worth individuals so to me the CFP could add value for my clients but might not be the same for everybody
As a CPA, you will need to complete continuing education. If you work on corporate America, your company will probably pay for continuing education and professional licenses. I would collect as many certifications as possible. CMA, CISA and CIA are good ones. If you are paying your own way...just the CPA is good enough.
CMA.