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QuestionHow difficult is it to get an accounting degree?Keila Hill-Trawick is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and owner at Little Fish Accounting, a CPA firm for small businesses in Washington, District of Columbia. With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Keila specializes in advising freelancers, solopreneurs, and small businesses in reaching their financial goals through tax preparation, financial accounting, bookkeeping, small business tax, financial advisory, and personal tax planning services. Keila spent over a decade in the government and private sector before founding Little Fish Accounting. She holds a BS in Accounting from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business and an MBA from Mercer University - Stetson School of Business and Economics.It really depends on your aptitude and passion. The coursework can certainly be challenging, but it isn't an impossible task if you're willing to put the work in.
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QuestionIf I'm an accountant in New Jersey, can I work as an accountant in New York?Keila Hill-Trawick is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and owner at Little Fish Accounting, a CPA firm for small businesses in Washington, District of Columbia. With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Keila specializes in advising freelancers, solopreneurs, and small businesses in reaching their financial goals through tax preparation, financial accounting, bookkeeping, small business tax, financial advisory, and personal tax planning services. Keila spent over a decade in the government and private sector before founding Little Fish Accounting. She holds a BS in Accounting from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business and an MBA from Mercer University - Stetson School of Business and Economics.It really depends on each state's requirements. Typically, states have different requirements, so you may need to complete additional coursework or take some tests.
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QuestionHow can I study for my accounting exams?Keila Hill-Trawick is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and owner at Little Fish Accounting, a CPA firm for small businesses in Washington, District of Columbia. With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Keila specializes in advising freelancers, solopreneurs, and small businesses in reaching their financial goals through tax preparation, financial accounting, bookkeeping, small business tax, financial advisory, and personal tax planning services. Keila spent over a decade in the government and private sector before founding Little Fish Accounting. She holds a BS in Accounting from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business and an MBA from Mercer University - Stetson School of Business and Economics.I highly recommend getting a study partner. It's a lot easier to review notes and go over concepts if you have another person holding you accountable.
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QuestionHow many years does it take to become an accountant?Darron Kendrick is an Adjunct Professor of Accounting and Law at the University of North Georgia. He received his Masters degree in tax law from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012, and his CPA from the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy in 1984.You may become an accountant through formal training or by learning on the job. Formal training is typically completed in a college setting and takes roughly 4 to 5 years. On-the-job training could take considerably longer.
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QuestionDo you have to be good at math to be an accountant?Darron Kendrick is an Adjunct Professor of Accounting and Law at the University of North Georgia. He received his Masters degree in tax law from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012, and his CPA from the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy in 1984.Basic math skills are required in accounting. However, unless one is in a highly specialized area, it is rare that anything beyond basic arithmetic will be required. Reasoning and logical skills used in math can be especially helpful.
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QuestionCan you get a CPA without an accounting degree?Darron Kendrick is an Adjunct Professor of Accounting and Law at the University of North Georgia. He received his Masters degree in tax law from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012, and his CPA from the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy in 1984.Generally speaking, no. It is not likely that one may sit for the CPA exam without a college degree at this time. There may be a state that does not require it, so you could check your state's eligibility requirements.
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QuestionWhat qualifications do you need to be an accountant?Darron Kendrick is an Adjunct Professor of Accounting and Law at the University of North Georgia. He received his Masters degree in tax law from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012, and his CPA from the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy in 1984.Other than training, you should have a working knowledge of business and basic math skills. Having good people and communication skills are important too.
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QuestionI am starting high school next year. Is it okay to start learning about accounting now, because I'm 100% sure I want to be an accountant.Darron Kendrick is an Adjunct Professor of Accounting and Law at the University of North Georgia. He received his Masters degree in tax law from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012, and his CPA from the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy in 1984.Yes. Read books on accounting when you can. Places like Google books and the online free libraries offer free access to some older books where you can begin developing an understanding of the basic concepts.
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QuestionWhich universities offer accounting?Darron Kendrick is an Adjunct Professor of Accounting and Law at the University of North Georgia. He received his Masters degree in tax law from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012, and his CPA from the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy in 1984.Most colleges and universities that have business majors will have accounting courses.
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QuestionWhich subjects should I take during high school?Darron Kendrick is an Adjunct Professor of Accounting and Law at the University of North Georgia. He received his Masters degree in tax law from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012, and his CPA from the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy in 1984.If your high school offers business courses of any kind, these are recommended. Also, if your school offers a beginning statistics class, take that, it will help once you get to college. Almost all accounting programs require a course in statistics.
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