You could say that a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a notch above a regular accountant; they went through an intense exam and requirements in order to receive their certification. They also have more job responsibilities, and one of their main job tasks is consulting. In addition, they receive jobs that are more upper-level positions. Consequently, a [...]

CPA vs. Accountant A CPA is a Certified Public Accountant. They have more job responsibilities than un-certified accountants and they also get more pay. In addition, their careers have more opportunities for growth; accountants without certification are more limited to entry-level positions. The two types of accountants are separated by requirements and exams that CPAs [...]

With all of those acronyms out there, we’re pretty sure that you’ve come up with your own meanings to some of them. It seems like every job out there requires you to learn a whole bunch of acronyms, either for getting a certification for the specific job, or shortening the job title. If you’ve been [...]