Accountant vs. CPA: Why Certification Matters

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are all accountants — it’s in the name — but you won’t see “certified” when referencing an accountant. What that means...CPAs are a pretty big deal. Each CPA has met the highest standards in the profession by completing 150 hours in college, passing a stringent 4-part exam, fulfilling work experience and ethics requirements — all before gaining approval and being sworn in as a CPA! And not only do CPAs do incredible things to get to certification, they continually stay at the top of their game by fulfilling CPE credit hours annually.

As a CPA, you will also find yourself making more money, experiencing greater job security and being approached with more and more opportunities! You will become THE trusted advisor for individuals and businesses to further their success and vitality in an ever-changing economy. Sounds pretty awesome right!

Although a tough journey, earning the CPA credential means you reached the pinnacle of the profession — exhibiting an incredible amount of intelligence, ethics, integrity and commitment to lifelong learning. So, certification definitely matters not only for you and your future, it matters to the individuals and organizations that through your expertise, you will help thrive.