CPA and other professional certifications for accountants
Many students who enter the accounting profession choose to enhance the value of their degree and expand their career opportunities by becoming Certified Public Accountants (CPA), the universally recognized credential for accountants.
CPAs are licensed by each state in which they provide accounting services. The CPA designation is regarded highly by employers who hire accountants for both auditing and non-auditing positions. Certification is a testament to an individual’s technical knowledge, understanding of ethical requirements and commitment to succeed in the accounting profession. Licensure as a CPA will enhance an accountant’s credibility with colleagues and clients, plus increase opportunities for career advancement. Requirements to become a CPA in the state of Texas are available from the 德州公共会计委员会.
Obtaining an additional professional certification (beyond the CPA) can also be important for accountants because it will indicate an area of specialization. 这可以包括审计, 政府会计, 管理会计, 欺诈考试和许多其他的. Below is a list of some of the professional certifications available, but there are many others. Most involve meeting academic requirements and specified years of experience. For more information, refer to the websites provided below. Students should confer with a member of the 会计 faculty to identify certificates that will be relevant for their chosen career paths.
“The faculty provided me with the technical expertise and support for becoming both a CPA and a CFE. They stressed the importance of the credentials and based on the curriculum, 我有信心通过这两门考试. These professional credentials assure that my clients know I am well-qualified and have high standards in my profession.”
——Karina Parlato, MACT ' 13
Additional 专业认证 and Distinctions
CFE – 注册欺诈审查员 by the Association of 注册欺诈审查员s. 注册欺诈审查员s possess unique expertise in preventing and detecting fraud.
CGFM – 注册政府财务经理 by the Association of Government Accountants. 注册政府财务经理 is a professional certification awarded by AGA, demonstrating competency in governmental accounting, auditing, 财务报告, internal controls and budgeting at the federal, 州和地方两级.
CGMA – 特许全球管理会计师 by the American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of 管理 Accountants (UK). The CGMA designation is an accounting credential distinguishing accounting professionals who have advanced proficiency in finance, 操作, 战略与管理.
CIA – 注册内部审计师 由内部审计师协会提供. As the only globally recognized internal audit certification, becoming a 注册内部审计师 is the optimum way to communicate knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively carry out professional responsibilities for any internal audit, 世界上任何地方.
CISA – 注册信息系统审核员 by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association. CISA是为审计人员准备的, control, monitor and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems.
CITP – Certified 信息技术 Professional 由美国注册会计师协会. The Certified 信息技术 Professional credential was established for CPAs with the unique ability to bridge between business and technology while meeting the strict requirements for a CPA license, as well as additional training and experience in IT assurance, risk, 安全和隐私, 分析与技术.
CMA – 注册管理会计师 由管理会计协会颁发. The certified management accountant certification qualifies those who hold it to work in corporate financial accounting and strategic management settings.
CVA – 注册估价分析员 by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts trains and certifies CVAs to perform business valuations as a service to both the consulting community and the users of their services.
注册代理 – An 注册代理 is a person who represents taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by either passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns, or through experience as a former IRS employee.