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Certified Public Accountant

Although the requirements to become a Certified Public Accountant vary by state, North Carolina requires a 5-year course of study.Because of the breadth of the study regimen, the CPA license is a leading credential among business consultants, financial managers, tax practitioners, accountants, and auditors.

Although the requirements to become a Certified Public Accountant vary by state, North Carolina requires a 5-year course of study.

All CPAs are required to have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination which is comprised of four broad parts:

  • Auditing
  • Business Concepts
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Regulation (law and taxation)

To learn more about the requirements of becoming a CPA in North Carolina, click here.