Strength of the CPA License

A CPA license sets you apart as a trained expert in accounting. Getting your license is a rigorous but rewarding process that requires extensive preparation and testing. Because of that rigor, becoming a licensed CPA is one of the best ways to stand out to potential employers.

Strength of the CPA License

According to the DOL’s Bureau of Labor Statistics*:

A CPA license or other certification within a specific field of accounting improves job prospects.

Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Accountants and Auditors, available at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/businessand-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm (visited September 8, 2022).

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