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Most desired credential
Entry-level demand
Higher Earnings
Earn 10-15% more than
entry-level
accountants
Mobility
Change industries without changing careers
Security
Unemployment rate for CPAs is below 4%
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REQUIREMENTS
150-Hours
Graduate degree; baccalaureate degree including 24/30 semester hours; or 24 semester hours of business courses
4 Exam Sections
Auditing and Attestation; Financial Accounting & Reporting; Regulation; Business Environment & Concepts
Work Experience
One year of “diversified and intensified” experience under the supervision of a CPA with an active license
THE CPA EXAM
Pass 4 sections within 18 months
AUDITING AND ATTESTATION
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING
REGULATION
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT & CONCEPTS
Support from Your Peers
Get connected with others at various stages of becoming a CPA. Start building your network early.
Exam Practice
Studying for the CPA Exam is unlike studying for any other test you've taken. As a member, get discounts on prep courses.
Answers to Every Question
Although we are not the State Board, the NJCPA is always here to help and will advise you to the best of our ability.
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Applications accepted October - January
2013 RESULTS - $280,500 IN AWARDS
99 Applications
87 Interviews
55 Awards
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