CPAs Not your average accountant

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CPAs Not your average accountant

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CPAs Are Not Just Accountants

• Certified
• Public
• Accountant
• All CPAs are accountants, but not all
• accountants are CPAs

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CPAs

• Pass an examination to become licensed
• Possess a higher level of knowledge and
  experience
• Command greater respect and trust
• Enjoy wider career opportunities

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Specialty Job Areas for CPAs

• Auditing
• Assurance Services
• Forensic Accounting
• Consulting Services
• Information Technology
• Environmental Accounting
• International Accounting
• Tax and Financial Planning

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Where do CPAs work?

• Public Accounting Firms
• Industry
• Government
• Education
• Non-Profit

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Its all about the Benjamins

• Public Accounting Firms
• Salary Guide
• Staff (0-3 yrs.) Senior (4-6 yrs.)
• Large 48,750 -69,250 66,750 - 86,000
• Medium 42,500 - 62,500 59,250 - 79,750
• Small 41,000 - 56,000 53,750 - 69,750
• Source 2009 Robert Half International Salary
  Guide

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Its all about the Benjamins

• Corporate Accounting
• Salary Guide
• Jr. Level (0-3 yrs.) Sr. Level (4-6 Yrs.)
• Large 38,000 - 57,250 55,750 - 73,500
• Medium 35,750 - 53,250 50,750 - 65,500
• Small 33,500 - 49,000 46,500 - 58,750
• Source 2009 Robert Half International Salary
  Guide

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How do I become a CPA in Georgia?

• Complete an accounting program at an accredited
  college or university (150 hours)
• Pass a 4 part computerized exam
• Complete professional work experience
• One year in public accounting
• OR
• One year in industry (corporate accounting)

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Want to learn more?

• Websites, Programs, and More
• www.gscpa.org/student
• www.StartHereGoPlaces.com
• Attend the GSCPA High School Residency Program
• Join FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)