Getting to CPA.QA I am a 33-year old accounting major, with the goal of becoming a CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. , Being older than my classmates Classmates can refer to either:
--S. Pomelia Via the Internet Your success is not predicated on when you start the process--it's how you navigate the journey. What matters is not the age of your classmates, but the relationships you develop today that may be mutually beneficial in the future. What you should focus on is developing a network and establishing resources that will keep you informed. Legislation introduced in 42 states in 2005 requires CPA candidates to have an additional 30 hours beyond a traditional bachelor's degree in college coursework. So it's important while you're completing your degree to take a variety of internships. Aside from gaining course credit, internships are an invaluable learning experience. Also, consider being an active participant in a professional organization such as The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants With over 330,525 CPA members (in August 2006), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the largest professional organization of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States of America. (www.aicpa.org). You should also consider the National Association of Black Accountants (www.nabainc.org). Less than 1% of CPAs are black, a point noted in a book you should review called A White-Collar Profession: African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. Certified Public Accountants Certified Public Accountant (CPA) An accountant who has met certain standards, including experience, age, and licensing, and passed exams in a particular state. Since 1921 by Theresa M. Hammond (Scholarly Book Services Inc; $24.95). Mail your career development questions to Since You Asked, BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011 or send an e-mail to alleynes@blackenterprise.com. |
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