Presentation at Prince George's Community College to students interested in pursuing a career in accounting. Overview of the profession including frequently asked questions.

2. Rebekah Brown, CPA
Manager, Membership engagement & Development

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PGCC: Orientation to the profession

5. What

6. Certified Public Accountant:
CFO
Advisor
Consultant
Auditor
Financial Analyst
a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and
other organizations plan and reach their financial goals.
Tax Guru
ControllerAnalyst
Accountant

7. CPA Profession
1 - A distinct and evolving body of knowledge
2 - A commitment to the public interest - State Licensed
3 - A code of conduct and ethics

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10. Why

11. As recognizable as &
6 of Top 25 Jobs in America
Top 5 Job in Stem
Top 5 Job in Business
Top 10 Highest Paying In
Demand Jobs

12. Where

14. Who

15. Tim Samuel, CPA Dr. Jan Williams, CPA Byron Patrick, CPA CITP Don Meyers, CPA
Kelly Jennings, CPA
Owner – Quincy CFO
Harry Sturgis, CPA
Senior Financial Analyst
Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra
Katy Koza, CPA Tom Hood, CPA, CITP, CGMA
CFO – Bridgeway
Community Church
Professor– University of Baltimore CEO– Simplified Innovations CEO – Harley Davidson Baltimore
Senior Analyst, Hilton Worldwide CEO, MACPA/BLI
Certified Public Accountant

16. YOU!

17. How

18. Four Es to become a CPA
Education- Bachelor's degree (120 credits) + 30 credits
Examination - Uniform CPA exam
Ethics - AICPA ethics course and exam
Experience - 1 year of experience working with a CPA

19. Uniform CPA Exam
REG
3 (4) hours
72 (70-75) MC
6 (8-9) Simulations
FAR
4 hours
90 (60-65) MC
7 (8-9) Simulations
AUDIT
4 hours
90 (70-75) MC
7 (8-9) Simulations
BEC
3 (4) hours
72 (60-65) MC
(4-5 Simulations)
3 Written Tasks
(2017 Changes)

20. FAQs

21. Do I have to have a degree in accounting?
No! While there are certain course requirements you need to fulfill, the
degree can be in any subject.
Do I have to get a masters degree?
No! The 30 additional credit hours can be in anything. Some people
chose to fulfill this by receiving a masters degree, some fulfill it through
doing additional undergrad courses. The credits just need to appear on
a transcript of an accredited university.
Education FAQs

22. I have a degree from a non US college or
university, does this count?
Education FAQs
Maybe. Internationals seeking to use education from a foreign university
must go through the NASBA International Evaluation Service to have
their foreign degree approved to be eligible.

23. Should I get a review course?
Yes! While most of the concepts you should have learned at some point
in school, there are some that you just might have forgotten or never
learned.
Which review course should i use?
While we don’t recommend a particular course, we do suggest
considering the following when choosing: How do you learn best, in a
classroom or independently? Is there one your employer helps to pay for? What
is your timeline? What is your budget?
Exam FAQs

24. Exam FAQs
How long do I have to pass the exam?
After receiving a passing grade of 75 or better on one section of the
exam, you have 18 months to pass the remaining 3 sections. If you do
not complete the remaining sections in this time period the passed
exam expires and you must retake it.
When can i take the exam?
There are four testing windows throughout the year with 4 “blackout”
months*. Any exam can be taken during these times, but the same
section cannot be taken more than once during a window.

25. Ethics FAQs
I have taken an ethics course in college, does
that count?
No. Maryland requires you take and pass AICPA’s "Professional Ethics:
The AICPA's Comprehensive Course"

26. Does my internship count?
Yes! Internship experience can count. However all experience must have
been earned no earlier than 3 years prior to application.
Who can sign off on my RPE?
A licensed CPA must sign off on your Report of Practical Experience. This
person does not however need to be your direct supervisor. They just
need to be able to attest to your experience.
Experience FAQs

27. Rebekah Brown, CPA

28. 3 things to know
as your start
your career ...

29. Know yourself
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30. Know your network

31. Know your Stuff

33. macpa.org/tcpa support@macpa.org

34. cpaguide.macpa.org

35. Student Leadership Academy
macpa.org/studentacademy
http://macpa.tv/show/macpa-events/macpa-events-student-
leadership-academy/#dzawchuo6s

36. Questions?
Rebekah Brown, CPA
Rebekah@macpa.org // Support@macpa.org
@RJBrownCPA
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