About CPAs
What Does a CPA Do?
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) act as advisors to individuals, businesses, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies on a wide range of financial matters. Many individuals turn to CPAs for help not just with their tax preparation, but also with their business and personal financial planning.
Most CPAs meet substantially the same education, training, and licensing requirements. Nonetheless, they provide a broad and varied range of services. A CPA may specialize in small business, tax or financial planning, insurance, or banking, to name just a few options.
In order for you to get the most value from a CPA it is important to first analyze your current and future financial needs. This will help you to select someone who can address your particular concerns.
About CPA Services
CPAs act as independent auditors, as well as financial and tax advisors to individuals, businesses, government, and the not-for-profit community. CPAs are professionals, distinguished from other accountants by stringent licensing requirements. They typically have a college degree or its equivalent, pass a rigorous national examination, and meet certain experience requirements in order to qualify for the CPA certificate and state license. In addition, CPAs are governed by a strict code of professional conduct. The hallmarks of this profession are: independence, objectivity, and integrity.
