MORE THAN A CREDENTIAL—IT’S THE LAUNCHPAD FOR YOUR CAREER
Certified Public Accountants are trusted professionals who help businesses and individuals make smart financial decisions every day. They work in areas like financial planning, auditing, consulting, forensic accounting, business valuation, government, and nonprofit management—just to name a few.
Becoming a CPA means you’ve mastered a broad set of skills that make you valuable in any industry. CPAs are known for their expertise, integrity, and problem-solving abilities—qualities that make them trusted advisors and respected leaders.
To earn the CPA designation, you’ll complete a challenging but rewarding process that includes education, experience, and passing the CPA Exam. It’s more than a credential—it’s your ticket to a career that’s flexible, respected, and full of opportunity.
GOOD PAY
As a CPA, you are a part of an elite class of professionals that have a very specific, yet desired skill set. This lends itself to higher paying jobs. CPAs, on average, make 10-15% more than unlicensed accountants and often start at a higher salary and receive higher pay increases over time. CPAs can also leverage the wide range of job opportunities available to them to obtain higher salaries than other accounting and finance professionals.
MAKE AN IMPACT
The financial world, as it operates, depends on CPAs to be the regulators and assurance providers that companies are operating fairly and ethically. CPAs create economic confidence. As role models for our community, it is our responsibility to be leaders and problem solvers.
We work every day to make a difference for our clients and our communities. Not many professionals can say that.
JOB STABILITY / VARIETY
A CPA license offers incredible job stability—accounting expertise is always in demand, no matter the economy or industry. From tech and sports to government, healthcare, and entrepreneurship, CPAs can shape their careers in countless directions while enjoying long-term security and flexibility.
RESPECT & PRESTIGE/PRIDE
As CPAs we are in the business of service. We work diligently to provide expertise to our clients for them to prosper within the regulated boundaries established by the accounting profession.
To earn the designation of CPA, one’s ethics, character, and judgement are extensively tested. CPAs must act without bias, with an inclusive mindset, with care for everyone, and with respect to differences. CPAs exemplify how business should be conducted in the modern world—it’s an exciting place to be!
PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE
CPAs are trusted to make objective, unbiased decisions based on facts and professional standards—not outside influence. This independence is at the heart of the profession, ensuring CPAs uphold integrity, protect the public interest, and maintain trust in financial reporting.