Make the smart choice, become a CPA
A career as a Certified Public Accountant equates to a world of possibilities: opportunity, mobility, job security and high earnings. To be a CPA is to count yourself among one of the most highly respected and prestigious professionals, sharing company with CEOs and CFOs of major corporations, technology managers, forensic experts and more.
What a CPA career does for you: The perks
Opportunity
Most desired credential
Entry-level demand
Higher Earnings
Earn 10 to 15 percent more than entry-level accountants
Mobility
Change industries without changing careers
Security
Unemployment rate for CPAs is below 4 percent
The road to becoming a CPA: The requirements
150 Hours
Graduate degree; baccalaureate degree including 24/30 semester hours; or 24 semester hours of business courses
Core Exam Sections (must take all three): Auditing and Attestation; Financial Accounting & Reporting; Taxation and Regulation
Disciplines (must take one): Business Analysis and Reporting; Information Systems and Controls; Tax Compliance and Planning
Work Experience
One year of “diversified and intensified” experience under the supervision of a CPA with an active license
NJCPA resources and support: The partner you need
Whether you’re a college student, new graduate or CPA Candidate — or something else — we have articles, advice and tools to support you.