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Why Hire A CPA?
Discover how CPAs are vital components to a company’s success
Stereotypical CPA
For years, people have pictured the same thing when they think of a CPA:
• Eyeshades
• Green Garters on the arms
• Timid bookworm
• Nerd of the class
• Bean Counter
Real CPAs
Real CPAs are multi-talented individuals. They’re also:
• Star athletes
• Homecoming Queens
• Head Cheerleaders
In short, it is the least likely person you would expect to be a CPA.
CPAs Today Interface with Professionals at all levels
• Corporate CEOs• Forensic Experts• Law Enforcement• FBI Agents• Presidents of Corporations
Most people do not realize the variety of service and opportunities available for CPA.
What Does it Take to be a CPA and Who Can Achieve it?
Initial Requirements:
• 150 College Hours
• Experience
• Background Checks and Referrals
• 4-Part Computerized Exam
*First time pass rate= <10%
Ongoing Requirements
• Annual CPE of 40 hours per year, including two hours of Ethics.
• Maintain Professional Standards
Skills Needed to be a CPA
• Initiative and self-discipline Sitting for the CPA exam
• Multi Task
• Critical thinking Review complex situations
and break down to components
Skills Needed to be a CPA (continued)
• Analytical Process Obtain an understanding of the situation at hand and identify
optimum solutions
• Communication Relate ideas to all personnel levels of the business organization Written communication and correspondence to be concise and
succinct
• Forensic investigation skills
Traits Needed to be a CPA
• Sound judgment
• Ethics and integrity
• Ability to adhere to high professional and personal standards
• Lifelong commitment
• Competitive
Traits Needed to be a CPA (continued)
• Organized
• Creative
• Vision
• Team player
• Perseverance
Disciplines for CPAs
• Accounting
• Finance
• Economics
• Management
• Information Management Systems/Technology
• Credit Management
A CPA is a Trusted Business Advisor
In a recent survey of business owners, most said they go to their CPA first for business consultation.
Any Questions?
Brought to you by the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants.
The CPA. Never Underestimate the Value.