How to become an ACCOUNTANT?

UPDATE/NOTE: Some states have the 30 month extension rule to pass the CPA exam… nasba.org/blog/2023/04/24/nas...
All Other Links:
1. CPA Avg. Salary:
www.indeed.com/career/certifi...
2. Educational Requirements:
www.thiswaytocpa.com/segmente...
3. CPA Exam:
www.thiswaytocpa.com/segmente...
CPA Study Materials:
BECKER www.becker.com/cma-review
ROGER accounting.uworld.com/cpa-rev...
WILEY www.efficientlearning.com/cpa/
4. State Licensing:
www.thiswaytocpa.com/licensur...
5. CONTINUED EDUCATION:
Webinars: www.cpaacademy.org/
Podcasts: earmarkcpe.com/
6. AICPA Specialty Credentials:
www.aicpa-cima.com/membership...
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Designation:
www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/...
7. ALTERNATES TO CPA
IRS Enrolled Agent (EA):
www.irs.gov/tax-professionals...
Certified Management Accountant (CMA):
www.imanet.org/en/IMA-Certifi...
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE):
www.acfe.com/cfe-credential/h...
Certified Financial Planner (CFP):
www.cfp.net/get-certified/cer...
ACCA Global:
www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/qual...
ACA UK:
careers.icaew.com/how-to-beco...
8. Thousands of CPA Jobs in USA:
www.indeed.com/jobs?q=CPA&l=U...
Table of Contents:
00:00 Introduction
01:55 What does it mean to be a "CPA"? (Brand Personality)
05:10 Functions of a CPA
11:57 Educational Requirements
14:26 Passing CPA Exam
17:03 State Licensing
22:22 Continued Professional Education (CPE)
23:56 AICPA - Sub-certifications
31:34 State CPA Societies
32:28 Alternatives to CPA
40:48 How to make a living as a CPA
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[@derekmendoza3365]

Hi Hector, I’m currently studying in Mexico to be an accountant but I’m planning to work in the US as a CPA in a couple years :) ty for ur videos, these are very helpful for me 🙌🏻

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

:)

[@SoulTooBeautiful]

Thank you for this video. I was your bookkeeping student years ago. :D I decided to study for the CPA exam this year. Wish me luck.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Good luck!

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

NOTE: Some states have the 30 month extension rule to pass the CPA exam… nasba.org/blog/2023/04/24/nasba-announces-historic-exam-rule-amendment/

[@julietlim7858]

hi, Hector. I am working with an CPA in Quickbooks, but I am looking forward to be a CPA. I am 57 years old.Thank you for this video that motivates me more to work for my dream.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

That’s awesome

[@paulpedroncelli4903]

Hi Julie, I am 53 and will be sitting for the exam as well. You can do it!

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

@@paulpedroncelli4903 awesome

[@josechavarri9195]

Thanks for your time

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

:)

[@Outtabalance]

The time required to pass the exams has changed in some states. Alabama is now allowing 30 months to pass. It is on their website.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Yes I added that in the notes after, thanks!

[@luviacalero5514]

Great video, lots of good información.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Great

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@helvecioguimaraes]

Hey, Hector, your videos are great, thanks for putting in the time. I got my engineering undergrad in Brazil then some years ago I got my MBA at NYU. I'm also a CFA. Which do you think is the shortest path, school-wise, to becoming a CPA? I'm thinking CPA prep is mandatory, but not sure whether, for instance, I need the accounting undergrad. Many thanks.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

You will need some basic accounting undergrad courses

[@adamelizondo6203]

I have a question Hector. I am on the path to becoming a CPA and will begin sitting for the exam beginning in April next year. I thought about becoming a CFA at one point earlier but I love accounting so much I think I will for sure get my CPA. Is the ABV sub-certification a good alternative to going through the process of becoming a CFA? And are the sub-certifications as hard as the CPA exam?

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Oh yeah, is perfect. CPA + PFS + ABV combined are the equivalent of a CFA

[@cmariebsa]

Thank you for your video. I'm 50 years old, recent college graduate with Accounting degree, and I'm wondering... Am I too old to start now?

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

No

[@JCLPAA]

Never too old for any challenge or to become a CPA.

[@jamesgentile7810]

Hi Hector. Can you post the link to the video about how to become a professional tax preparer? I couldn't find the link.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Thats in the editing room :) will be published end of October

[@everchosen4558]

Hector, do you consider yourself overworked for both the accounting and content-creating side of things for Intuit? How is work-life balance for a CPA like yourself?

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

I little, but i choose when i want to work :)

[@kittyli1929]

Is there any reinforcements training classes or organizations you recommend？

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

For the CpA EXAM, i used be becker

[@azranhashim1239]

Please make a video about bookkeeper roadmap

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

I did, the last video was on that

[@almaur703]

Hi, may we know why you wanted to become a CPA?

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

I love numbers / love small business

[@Levis-y6o]

45 min?!!

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Why not?