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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Designation Notes

Offered and recognized by all 50 states, the District of Columbia and four US Territories. Each state and jurisdiction has its own Board of Accountancy that grants CPA certification and licensure. For more information, go to AccountingEdu.org. 
Issuing Organization Boards of Accountancy
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

See How to Become a CPA by State
Designation Training Requirements

See How to Become a CPA by State
Designation Exam Type

See How to Become a CPA by State
Continuing Education Requirements

See How to Become a CPA by State
Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Contact the appropriate board of accountancy
Investor Complaint Process

Yes, by contacting the appropriate board of accountancy
Published List of Disciplined Designees

None