by PRP Group, on 03/11/2022
"Certified Public Accountant" is a coveted title in the accounting profession, but it’s also notoriously hard to earn. The Uniform CPA Examination includes four parts that assess your knowledge in financial accounting and reporting, auditing and attestation, business environments and concepts, and regulation — and you have to pass all four in an 18-month period. Here’s how I went about studying for and ultimately passing the CPA exam.
What you need to know before taking the exam
Requirements vary by state, so before you get started with your studies, it’s essential to know exactly what you need to both sit for the CPA exam and to earn licensure. I chose to get certified in Michigan, which requires candidates to have at least a bachelor’s degree to sit for the exam, plus 2,000 hours of accounting experience for licensure.
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