CPA – Certified Public Accountant

Advanced AICPA / NASBA Finance & Accounting

The gold standard in accounting. Issued by AICPA (aicpa-cima.com) — required to sign audit opinions in the US. 4-part exam covering Auditing, Accounting, Regulation, and Business.

Overview

The gold standard in accounting. Issued by AICPA (aicpa-cima.com) — required to sign audit opinions in the US. 4-part exam covering Auditing, Accounting, Regulation, and Business.

Key topics covered: Auditing & Attestation (AUD), Business Analysis & Reporting (BAR), Tax Compliance & Planning (TCP), Information Systems & Controls (ISC), Financial Accounting & Reporting, Regulation & Ethics.

Best suited for: Accounting graduates and professionals targeting audit, tax, or financial advisory careers.

Common career paths: Certified Public Accountant, Audit Manager, Tax Director, CFO.

Study Roadmap

Full step-by-step roadmap coming soon. See the roadmap page for updates.