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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 19 Nov 2009 | Individuals Reporting: 6,401
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FAQ: Job: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)What are the requirements to become a CPA? What does it take to be a successful CPA? There are many different CPA associations that can help answer career questions. For instance, Washington State has the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountant (WSCPA), which publishes the Washington CPA Magazine to keep its members current on being a CPA in Washington. The WSCPA also has a student site, DiscoverCPA.org, that is a great resource to help people along the way to a career as a Certified Public Accountant.  
Job Description
People with the job title Certified Public Accountant (CPA) typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant.
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