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CPA vs. Accountant: What’s the Difference?
CPAs hold specific legal authorities that distinguish them from non-licensed accountants. While both can prepare financial statements and tax returns, CPAs possess exclusive rights to perform certain high-stakes functions in public accounting, IRS representation, and regulatory compliance. IRS Representation Rights CPAs hold unlimited representation rights before the IRS. They can represent taxpayers in audits, appeals, and collections matters without restrictions on client selection or issue […]
Guide to Becoming a Certified Internal Auditor
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation represents the only globally recognized internal audit certification. Awarded by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) since 1974, the credential signals advanced mastery of internal auditing, risk management, and quality assurance practices across 170 countries. More than 200,000 professionals hold the CIA designation, demonstrating its value in the internal audit profession. The certification validates knowledge, […]
Best-Paid Accounting Jobs & How to Get Them
Accounting professionals command substantial compensation at senior levels. Understanding which roles pay the most—and what it takes to reach them—helps CPAs and finance professionals map their career trajectories. Chief Financial Officer CFOs represent the highest-paid accounting professionals in most organizations. The role carries executive-level responsibility for financial strategy, risk management, capital allocation, and regulatory compliance. National salary data shows […]
What Do Auditors Do? Job Duties and Requirements
Auditors examine and verify financial statements and records to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and proper internal controls. The profession spans two primary categories—external and internal auditing—with distinct responsibilities, reporting structures, and career paths. Core Responsibilities Auditors analyze financial data, test accounting systems, and evaluate organizational processes. External auditors provide independent assessments of financial statements, […]
What Is an Enrolled Agent?
An enrolled agent (EA) is a federally authorized tax practitioner empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS. The IRS awards enrolled agent status as its highest credential. EAs hold unlimited practice rights, meaning they face no restrictions on which taxpayers they can represent, what tax matters they can handle, or which […]
CPA Salary Insights: How Much Can You Earn?
Certified Public Accountants command significant earning potential across diverse industries and geographic locations. The CPA designation delivers measurable financial returns, with certified professionals earning 10% to 15% more than non-certified accountants on average—a gap that widens substantially at senior levels. National Salary Overview CPA compensation varies across reporting sources based on methodology and data collection. The average CPA salary […]
CPA Exam Pass Rates
The CPA Exam transitioned to the CPA Evolution format in 2024, replacing the four-section structure with three Core sections and three Discipline section options. Pass rates now reflect performance across six distinct sections rather than the previous four. Q3 2025 Pass Rates by Section The AICPA releases aggregate pass rates quarterly. Through Q3 2025, performance varies significantly […]
Important CPA Exam Updates & Schedule Changes for 2026
On July 4 of this year, the President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. Beginning in July 2026, key provisions of OBBBA will be incorporated into the REG and TCP sections of the CPA Exam, making it essential for candidates to understand the law’s content and implications. The largest 2026 CPA […]