You guys, why judge him? he just share what he knows. He might not iron his shirt but he is a CPA, proud of people passing CPA, it is the hardest testing ever and he is right from top to bottom.
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I see so many people talking about 65k not being much money but that’s the amount you can make pretty much fresh out of college. There are people out there that don’t break 30k a year. I want to know how much they are making per year to turn their noses up at 65k lol
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Woah! I reached here since I was researching to write an article for my client who coaches accounting professionals to crack the CPA exam. Blown by the amount of effort, time and patience that is needed to not just pass the exam, but actually make it through the journey. Kudos to you all and good luck to everyone prepping for it.
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Loved the video!!!! I'm not at the level that I need your help in the CPA exam but when i'll have to, i know that will 100% come to you. love from Montreal
I'm kind of surprised of how many comments about 60k not being that much. And about how national average is 60k but from what I see 60k is higher than the national average HOUSEHOLD income (most likely a combination of incomes). 60k aint gonna make you rich but is definitely above average in my opinion. Especially early on in your career.
@@lightsoff9008 If you have your own business and you know the marketing, you could even make more. Let' do the simple math.For example, make $500/day × 6 days week ×4 weeks = $120000/month. I own only small spa and have a few employees. It is fun we meet a lot of business owners and CEO. Our price is not cheap and it helps to screen people to come.One time our client sent a limousine take us to see NBA games at the box(Sweet room). There are a lot of good stories from this business.Recently, my client gave me $10,000 painting picture. Here other stories about my other friend owns big spa in Oxford, England.He does only manage the spa and makes £ 120000/year. My friend owns Thai restaurant and makes $700k last year.My other friend owns Thai restaurant and make minimum $3000 per day. My relatives sell beef jerky online and make minimum$30000/month.No college degree.They all said they are not book smart. It seems like awesome but it is hard work just like become a successful CPA. My friend is a CPA and makes$300k/year and he has his own firm but he also has many partners. I can see opportunity for myself though. Think big and we can do it! Only one life that we have. Do what we want👍🤣
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I passed all 4 parts of the cpa exam, voluntarily worked busy season in tax, and was still fired from pwc’s internal audit advisory practice for bad performance.
Jermaine C. My role was writing process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices and they kept finding cases where I left certain details out of my flowcharts. For example, in a billing process I wouldn’t put down that the billing clerk would print out the bill, which I thought was implied. My director interpreted it as bad note taking during walkthroughs, but I think it was my focus on “getting to the point” in my workpapers. Also, in a flowchart (look at examples online) the control language will be a separate written portion from the actual process boxes. My workpaper would include the control language in a separate section from the flowchart, but they wanted it to be included in boxes within the flowchart. I fixed these issues when they were identified, but I wasn’t independently identifying these issues which they thought was a problem. I also didn’t call my senior when inventory was off by an immaterial amount and I made a judgement to not take additional samples. I think it was just a case for being a bad fit for a practice that involved a lot of new clients that didn’t reoccur from year to year. I tried transferring departments, but my director said “that’s not how this company works.”
Jermaine C. But this is weird. I’m uncertain why am I having trouble with these things when I was able to get a 3.7 gpa out of a competitive state school and pass all 4 parts of the cpa on my first try.
Jermaine C. I don’t have to do much public speaking, but I can still improve in that aspect. I wouldn’t think that your stutter should be an issue, anywhere you go should be understanding enough. If they mention anything about it, request an accommodation from the ADA.
Loved your video. Great explanation. I am going to pass my CPA exam, but first, I have to get my bachelor's degree!! Thanks for sharing this info to future public accountants.
New subscriber! Thank you for this video! I am majoring in accounting and my university counselor tells me to get into the PPA program where I would get both my bachelor and master degree and be eligible to sit for my CPA. Do you recommend on doing this? Or is it better to have your bachelor degree and then study for the CPA?
I've passed 13 out of 14 ACCA, similar to CPA and preparing the last course advanced audit and assurance. But there is a growing panic, I am gradually forgetting the past courses knowledge...... Say the Financial reporting, the management accounting, the tax, the busn analysis, those matrix and models, corporate governance etc. how do you handle with this? does it bother you when you work?
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I'm a recruiter and CPAs are super hard to find. Anything that deals with Tax Analyst, Tax Associates, Internaltional Tax, etc, gets paid a pretty good salary $80k+
I'm going to be completely honest: I have never met someone who is passionate about accounting. I have met plenty who are ''passive'' about it, and quite a few who flat out hate it...Passing the CPA isn't as hard as people say, it's just about studying properly and making sure you know stuff by heart....
I don’t think it’s fair to say it’s not as hard as people say, maybe your just smarter than the average, and didn’t find it hard to pass or learn accounting. That is like saying playing a certain sport is easy, it depends, some people are not as coordinated and need time to learn or may find it more difficult to play than others.
Hey, thank you for your awesome video. May I ask you a question? I am currently enrolled in a business school majoring accounting and I plan to get some internships (with coop) during my bachelor and once I graduate my bachelor degree, I am willing to get directly to the CPA program (2 years) that my university offers. Is it a good idea studying for my cpa exams BEFORE staring my career? Because I feel like it will be "easier" to get in BIG 4 accounting firms with my cpa licence.
Hello, I’m considering getting my CPA after I finish my last course in my masters in finance program. I’m currently a revenue accountant making 65k - how should I go about knowing if I have the requirements and where do you recommend I start? Five year goal - I would like to be a finance or accounting manager
Hey Aaron - I'd start here and follow the steps I lay out - www.cpaexamguide.com You might also take my study personality quiz and select brand new cpa candidate. www.freecpaquiz.com
Question what are the requirements to start. I’m looking into becoming an accountant/CPA. As a first generation college student I want to know what classes to take in order to learn and benefit me more in order to be better prepared for the CPA exam. Is it business/management course?
Hi Jose. Every state has similar (sometimes different) requirements for becoming or being eligible for CPA certification. I would recommend looking up your state requirements. In my state, a bachelor's degree is required before being eligible to sit for the CPA exam. Good luck!
From living in a drity smog filled poor area of Manila to working a side job and collage to get a computer degree Then saving pennies to a amount to one USD to flying to Canada working for to older retired people (CPA and Company owners) Meeting the Queen of England from the people i looked after they owned race horses that was at the Queen's plate race. Buying a car seeing Toronto Ottawa Montreal Niagara falls Quebec city Buffalo NY Working at starbucks right to supervisor with in 7 months and offered asst manager which i refused due to a job offer working at a Accounting firm ( front desk )which offered at a bouns to pay for my CPA courses as i was already in Collage for the prep courses Those were added to my CPA credits I have 2 1/2 years now of exp and moved into a new job with a Huge company as there Staff Acountant. The Accounting firm i was at no room for me to learn during tax season and didn't want to advance my rate as front desk The new company has many opennings of advancement and the pay rate is well over the $40k rate i was at before hand By the time i have my CPA i will have close to 6 years of working in the Accounting field and the starting rate where i am for a CPA is $70k+ and with book keeping. IT and understanding the logistics of rail and trucks and there companies They had rised my rate after 3 months and even my boss was wowed as she said ..well thats the first time i seen that much ..congrats................Work hard at what you do. Sleep is for the unwilling : )
Thank you for amazing informative explanation. Question: I consider to continue my study in MSA in the USA with 3 year bachelor’s degree from Europe to become CPA. However, according to the description in the website of NASBA , A three-year baccalaureate completed outside the U.S. is not equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.. I am so indecisive whether to begin again undergraduate program in accounting or there is any chance that my present international degree + 2 year in Master of Science in Accountancy will qualify me to sit for and get CPA license :(
It depends on your time schedule and your job opportunity. If you obtain your CPA hours while passing the CPA exam within 1 year, you could become a CPA in just about a year.
Hi, I want to take up AICPA course but I am confused about the educational qualification criteria. I have done bachelor in Science and MBA in Finance, can you please assist if I can go for CPA course. Thanks in advance.
Well so did I... I was stuck in a dead end job but I fought to find a better job and then a better job and then a better job. The CPA license won't do the hard work for you, but it gets your foot in the door.
@@keslercpareview You are right. You have to be willing to move from job to job. While I am not opposed to it but where I live there are not many companies that has decent benefit . More money always requires insane amount of work for smaller company. So I guess sometime you have to check your priorities. I feel like computer scientist and data scientist are making a killing. If you are good in math and excellent in coding and statistics go do data science and computer engineering. Of course follow your heart not money
So public accounting is the best place to start. Private industry pays much better if you can get at least 3 years of public under your belt. 5 years is even better. If you avoid public it will be a long uphill battle to increase your salary.
i just paased the CA CPA exam, all four of them. Next is ethics then i will be looking for a new job for the one year under a CPA supervisor... I hate this part but i need to do it. Other states don't have these requirements.
Great video. Also appreciate the honest salary increase ex. of $40k to $65k sounds realistic for many people. I earned a bachelor's in accounting and thinking about going back to school to get a CPA once I get a bit of experience.
Stay in industry kids. Might take you longer to gain relevant experience. However the earnings are significantly better and your career trajectory can be quick if you work hard.
MI applied for Membership of CPA Australia. I have master of commerce and 3 years experience with CA in india Now I living in Newzealand and resident of Nz Can I claim my experience
Does your current company provide continuing education credit opportunities? Or do you have to seek them out and pay for them on your own. Is that a pain? Do you know if work for government if they offer continuing education credits like public firms? Thanks
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Hlo sir I'm from Nepal and pursuing CA in India. So am I eligible for this course? And if yes or no, please let me know.. Thanks in advance Dilip Kumar Gupta
Ahmed Selim Different rules, in addition in quebec you must prove french knowledge, which is so unfaire to anglophones born in quebec, but not so for francaphones regardless of where they're from.
Yes, the content is updated every year. However, it’s not changed completely. As you know laws and regulations are changed every year, so the CPA exam content needs to catch up with current laws and regulations. The requirements for applying for the CPA exam are different in each state. However, the requirements for passing the CPA exam are all the same: Stay Focus, Determined, and Never Give Up. 😉
Hae? I watched your video and indeed it's interesting one as you inspired me alot.I'm from kenya and I student in one of the best college of accountants so I actually wanted to know the steps of passing cpa exam.
@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou I want to work for some Banks,Accounting firms or Insurance companies for few years to get in field experience.But still haven't decided on which area to go for.
Ahead_of_ all I would do bachelors in finance and masters in accounting because the accounting info will be fresher in your mind than if you took it years ago in undergrad. If you use a cpa review course, you should be able to see information in that review course lining up with classes
Man I was thinking you were gonna say you made 80 to 100 grand after becoming a CPA. 60 grand is not a lot of money in CA. And it took 2 years to make that much. Also, I'm assuming that's before taxes. Now if you're single, that 60 grand is cut almost in half Lol... Why should I put myself through all that stress of taken an exam? The only benefit I see is starting your own firm.. Oh I didn't even mention personal debt like student loans and etc.. Just being honest. Goodluck!
I'm in the midwest so cost of living was significantly lower than yours, in CA/NY you can easily expect 80K or more for entry to experienced positions. Again remember this license sticks with you for your entire career so earning power over time is exponential.
CPA Exam Guide I assume in the South Florida area it should be around the same or a little less right? I'm assuming because of population density and all that. Also, do the Big 4 exclusively look for CPAs or is this just a preference? Thank you for the video
You mean $12,000 to $15,000? (Beginning of the video--opposed to $2,000 - 5,000 that you claimed.) And that's if you already have an applicable bachelor's degree-level accounting education.
So you're 300 - 750% off in your statements in this video, given someone already has an accounting or accounting-equivalent bachelor's degree in the field. No one gets the 30 extra credit hours needed without planning on sitting for the Uniform CPA Exam.
Hi, I am from India, I want to have ebook of CPA course topics. I tried sending you the message but didn't worked. Can you please help in sharing the e-book please. Thanks 😊
Hi pls advice.. I started CPA late at 23 and due to some ignorance of right coaching, and some personal demotivation / fear of exams .. I couldn't actually study for 2 and half years .. Now I'm worried that I'm getting old and still far away from finishing it . But I calculated that if I buckle up my belt and pass exams in one sitting without future failing.. I'll be able to finish CPA by age 29-30. Please advice how late I will be??? And how bad it will effect my career if I finish CPA at that late age. Please advice anyone. 😓🙏
Also finishing at late age 29-30 (As compared to what I have seen some guys finish CPA by age 24-26 ) Will it effect my possibility of getting into Big 4 or Big Company or Big firms?? Is there any way in which I can enhance my value that sets off my late age / or no of attempts?? And I become a better CPA ?? Pls advice 🙏
I’m a nurse currently working my way through a bachelors degree in biology and chemistry. I want to change paths and earn my CPA! Someone give me tips 😁
You don't need an accounting degree. Instead double major in econ and take the accounting classes they offer (if you live in a place that only offers biz admin accounting concentration). Ditch bio and keep chem or choose the one you like more. You want to make sure that you do not trap yourself into one job field and also do not lose the option for med school.
Most people just get the CPA study material and then self-study for the exam. You could get admission to any colleges for the accounting major and then get all required credits to sit for the CPA exam.
Are your parents related? 65k as a starting point is a good salary. Granted, it's not a doctor or lawyer's salary, but you do realize you have high earning potential over the course of your career.
All the CPA's annual salary of $65,000 will be gone paying your mortgage, car payment, and other utilities bill. The cycle repeat for the rest of your life.
Thank you so much for you share this vidio.just want to ask if My background isn't account.i graduate by bio engineer. I want to ask if i pass cpa exam and want to find accounting Job my background will effect it ?
depending on your country's professional regulatory policies, you might be required to take up the accountancy degree (in my country, it is in the law that BS Accountancy graduate are allowed to take the CPA licensure exams). There are other recognized certifications though, and did you thought it over if is accounting really what you want to do?
65000 as a cpa?? That sucks. I just left a safety manager position making 68800 base salary plus quarterly bonuses. I netted 55000 in my first 6 months........... And I was considering the cpa. Not now.
JD Wilkinson I went from 40 to 65 in a small market very fast. A cpa will only make you more valuable and is an amazing negotiation tool. You would be silly not to pursue your cpa.
Making 65k in a state like kentucky is equivalent to making 90k in San francisco due to difference in living expenses . Where you earn that money actually matters.
i started at age of 25 and it's took almost 5-6 years to graduated because i failed many units in uni but i don't give up and i got a job in a big company , never give up your dream , trust me accounting much better than driving truck , because you are a professional guy and people are respect you for that . accounting is not that easy but it's worthy .
I also want to start this I am new here in Canada so I want knowledge regarding this so can anyone pls help me in this? I am Postgraduate in Commerce I did my Master of Commerce in India.
Rajiv jaigopal wadhwa Don't quit Rajiv, life is fucking difficult sometimes. I would know but it's not about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep going. Don't let failure slow you down. You can still become very successful in accounting. The road is different for all of us but in the end if you are ambitious you will have the same result.
if you stop then you will suffer for the next 60 years. if you go for it, you just wasted 3 years behind. you can calculate the time value of money for that 5 years. so yes it is not late at all.. go for it.
Yes, but I believe you have to be living here at the time and complete education requirements. There were international students in my graduate class who were here on student visas and got their CPA
$65,000 is an achievement? Hmm. I guess that would be a serviceable income for a few years after college but that's not an attractive income especially with the hours required. For example, we all know CPA firms require at least 60 hours of work a week. So $65,000 / 50 weeks (includes 2 weeks paid vacation per year) / 60 hours a week = $21.67 / hour. Or about what Target retail stores are planning to pay all employees by 2018 regardless of education.
That's a very short sighted way to look at it... I jumped from $40K to $65K within 2 years of passing. Depending on your career path a CPA can make upwards of $600K+. I knew the partner on Bank of America and he made $1.1 Million.
I can tell you now, if you think 65k is what a CPA makes, then you really don't know. If you compare your career to others, you can work in ANY industry and will always have a job somewhere for you. If you own a firm, you will make 200k+ easily. Your CPA can give you a leg up to put you in management type roles 100K easily. 65k is only a starting point. And, come on, it's also better to have many job opportunities than not have any at all. I couldn't have gotten where I am today if it wasn't for my CPA which contributed to both my career and my handle on money and investments.
My point was that I went from a dead end $40K accounting job to $65K in two years after passing. Of course I make a significant amount more now that I'm 8 years into my career.
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@@valentina47734 “The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” Nassim Taleb Granted, accountancy is a fantastic skill.
And do what after? Fucking uber for the rest of your life? If you aint software engineering or computer science nobody cares about your crappy electrical engineering.
You guys, why judge him? he just share what he knows. He might not iron his shirt but he is a CPA, proud of people passing CPA, it is the hardest testing ever and he is right from top to bottom.
Pssst called him out for not ironing his shirt
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I see so many people talking about 65k not being much money but that’s the amount you can make pretty much fresh out of college. There are people out there that don’t break 30k a year. I want to know how much they are making per year to turn their noses up at 65k lol
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Exactly! My starting salary is 61k not including my CPA bonus, reimbursement for the exam, and benefits and I’m 22
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Wow.
Facts. I'm a bookkeeper on my 2nd year only making 20k smh. Time to change
Your video totally motivated me today as I'm sitting for hopefully my FINAL CPA exam tomorrow morning! Thank you!
How'd it go?? So happy to help
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How is it going? Did you pass?
@@celyco01 I did....and doing very well thank you
Watching this and my CPA exam is litterally next week. On the verge on crying, so stressful!
You got this!
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I hope you passed it
@@patriciablackmon6764 I did thanks.
Woah! I reached here since I was researching to write an article for my client who coaches accounting professionals to crack the CPA exam. Blown by the amount of effort, time and patience that is needed to not just pass the exam, but actually make it through the journey. Kudos to you all and good luck to everyone prepping for it.
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im not sure if this is USA but in Canada ppl came from the CPA and said the lowest cpas make is 60k then it goes to 250k+
≥250k => partner
aliinvader1_ they’re probably not CPAs yet, probably just a bookkeeper or an accountant if they’re making 60k
Loved the video!!!! I'm not at the level that I need your help in the CPA exam but when i'll have to, i know that will 100% come to you. love from Montreal
I'm kind of surprised of how many comments about 60k not being that much. And about how national average is 60k but from what I see 60k is higher than the national average HOUSEHOLD income (most likely a combination of incomes). 60k aint gonna make you rich but is definitely above average in my opinion. Especially early on in your career.
Most people saying that are canadian and 60k is nothing in Canada
I already make $100k per year but I still want to be a CPA. I like to have my own CPA business. It sounds fun.
Bergen Thai Massage Spa whoah as an accountant?
Lights Off where do you make that much money ?
@@lightsoff9008 If you have your own business and you know the marketing, you could even make more. Let' do the simple math.For example, make $500/day × 6 days week ×4 weeks = $120000/month. I own only small spa and have a few employees. It is fun we meet a lot of business owners and CEO. Our price is not cheap and it helps to screen people to come.One time our client sent a limousine take us to see NBA games at the box(Sweet room). There are a lot of good stories from this business.Recently, my client gave me $10,000 painting picture. Here other stories about my other friend owns big spa in Oxford, England.He does only manage the spa and makes £ 120000/year. My friend owns Thai restaurant and makes $700k last year.My other friend owns Thai restaurant and make minimum $3000 per day. My relatives sell beef jerky online and make minimum$30000/month.No college degree.They all said they are not book smart. It seems like awesome but it is hard work just like become a successful CPA. My friend is a CPA and makes$300k/year and he has his own firm but he also has many partners. I can see opportunity for myself though. Think big and we can do it! Only one life that we have. Do what we want👍🤣
Bergen Thai Massage Spa great I’m excited!! I’m going to college for accounting and going to get my CPA hopefully I’ll make as much as you lol.
My uncle has his own practice. Makes about 375000 - 450000
One of the best videos on CPA i've seen all day.
Thanks! Are you planning on taking the CPA exam soon?
Yes.. In 1 month
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I want a cpa because i want to be good with money.
I passed all 4 parts of the cpa exam, voluntarily worked busy season in tax, and was still fired from pwc’s internal audit advisory practice for bad performance.
Jermaine C. Subsequently hired in Kpmg’s it audit practice. Going well so far.
Jermaine C. My role was writing process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices and they kept finding cases where I left certain details out of my flowcharts. For example, in a billing process I wouldn’t put down that the billing clerk would print out the bill, which I thought was implied. My director interpreted it as bad note taking during walkthroughs, but I think it was my focus on “getting to the point” in my workpapers. Also, in a flowchart (look at examples online) the control language will be a separate written portion from the actual process boxes. My workpaper would include the control language in a separate section from the flowchart, but they wanted it to be included in boxes within the flowchart. I fixed these issues when they were identified, but I wasn’t independently identifying these issues which they thought was a problem. I also didn’t call my senior when inventory was off by an immaterial amount and I made a judgement to not take additional samples. I think it was just a case for being a bad fit for a practice that involved a lot of new clients that didn’t reoccur from year to year. I tried transferring departments, but my director said “that’s not how this company works.”
Jermaine C. But this is weird. I’m uncertain why am I having trouble with these things when I was able to get a 3.7 gpa out of a competitive state school and pass all 4 parts of the cpa on my first try.
Jermaine C. I don’t have to do much public speaking, but I can still improve in that aspect. I wouldn’t think that your stutter should be an issue, anywhere you go should be understanding enough. If they mention anything about it, request an accommodation from the ADA.
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you are great! this is another great and mind blowing video. keep it up!
Loved your video. Great explanation. I am going to pass my CPA exam, but first, I have to get my bachelor's degree!! Thanks for sharing this info to future public accountants.
New subscriber! Thank you for this video! I am majoring in accounting and my university counselor tells me to get into the PPA program where I would get both my bachelor and master degree and be eligible to sit for my CPA. Do you recommend on doing this? Or is it better to have your bachelor degree and then study for the CPA?
Whatever it takes to hit your 150 credit hours and have the education background to get your dream accounting job :)
Thank you so much!☺️
You can get the extra classes at a Junior college. That’s what I did but obviously you can also get a Masters.
I've passed 13 out of 14 ACCA, similar to CPA and preparing the last course advanced audit and assurance. But there is a growing panic, I am gradually forgetting the past courses knowledge...... Say the Financial reporting, the management accounting, the tax, the busn analysis, those matrix and models, corporate governance etc. how do you handle with this? does it bother you when you work?
They use a software they say
sir thank u very much for ur opinions and congo for your passing the cpa
Please help me with this question: Whatever review course you used. I see that some offer video classes (extra $$). If you did, were they useful to you, or textbooks, your notes, and MCQ's were sufficient? Thank you.
I'm a recruiter and CPAs are super hard to find. Anything that deals with Tax Analyst, Tax Associates, Internaltional Tax, etc, gets paid a pretty good salary $80k+
I'm going to be completely honest: I have never met someone who is passionate about accounting. I have met plenty who are ''passive'' about it, and quite a few who flat out hate it...Passing the CPA isn't as hard as people say, it's just about studying properly and making sure you know stuff by heart....
Are u a cpa?
I don’t think it’s fair to say it’s not as hard as people say, maybe your just smarter than the average, and didn’t find it hard to pass or learn accounting. That is like saying playing a certain sport is easy, it depends, some people are not as coordinated and need time to learn or may find it more difficult to play than others.
Hey, thank you for your awesome video. May I ask you a question? I am currently enrolled in a business school majoring accounting and I plan to get some internships (with coop) during my bachelor and once I graduate my bachelor degree, I am willing to get directly to the CPA program (2 years) that my university offers. Is it a good idea studying for my cpa exams BEFORE staring my career? Because I feel like it will be "easier" to get in BIG 4 accounting firms with my cpa licence.
Hello, I’m considering getting my CPA after I finish my last course in my masters in finance program. I’m currently a revenue accountant making 65k - how should I go about knowing if I have the requirements and where do you recommend I start? Five year goal - I would like to be a finance or accounting manager
Hey Aaron - I'd start here and follow the steps I lay out - www.cpaexamguide.com
You might also take my study personality quiz and select brand new cpa candidate.
www.freecpaquiz.com
Thanks so much, this is great information!
Great video!!!
Question what are the requirements to start. I’m looking into becoming an accountant/CPA. As a first generation college student I want to know what classes to take in order to learn and benefit me more in order to be better prepared for the CPA exam. Is it business/management course?
Hi Jose. Every state has similar (sometimes different) requirements for becoming or being eligible for CPA certification. I would recommend looking up your state requirements. In my state, a bachelor's degree is required before being eligible to sit for the CPA exam. Good luck!
From living in a drity smog filled poor area of Manila to working a side job and collage to get a computer degree Then saving pennies to a amount to one USD to flying to Canada working for to older retired people (CPA and Company owners) Meeting the Queen of England from the people i looked after they owned race horses that was at the Queen's plate race. Buying a car seeing Toronto Ottawa Montreal Niagara falls Quebec city Buffalo NY
Working at starbucks right to supervisor with in 7 months and offered asst manager which i refused due to a job offer working at a Accounting firm ( front desk )which offered at a bouns to pay for my CPA courses as i was already in Collage for the prep courses Those were added to my CPA credits I have 2 1/2 years now of exp and moved into a new job with a Huge company as there Staff Acountant. The Accounting firm i was at no room for me to learn during tax season and didn't want to advance my rate as front desk The new company has many opennings of advancement and the pay rate is well over the $40k rate i was at before hand By the time i have my CPA i will have close to 6 years of working in the Accounting field and the starting rate where i am for a CPA is $70k+ and with book keeping. IT and understanding the logistics of rail and trucks and there companies They had rised my rate after 3 months and even my boss was wowed as she said ..well thats the first time i seen that much ..congrats................Work hard at what you do. Sleep is for the unwilling : )
freakyflow God bless you man. You're such a hard worker
Thank you for amazing informative explanation. Question: I consider to continue my study in MSA in the USA with 3 year bachelor’s degree from Europe to become CPA. However, according to the description in the website of NASBA , A three-year baccalaureate completed outside the U.S. is not equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.. I am so indecisive whether to begin again undergraduate program in accounting or there is any chance that my present international degree + 2 year in Master of Science in Accountancy will qualify me to sit for and get CPA license :(
This video really motivated me so thanks a lot bytheway how many months will it take to become a complete CPA from freshly participating in it?
It depends on your time schedule and your job opportunity. If you obtain your CPA hours while passing the CPA exam within 1 year, you could become a CPA in just about a year.
Hi, I want to take up AICPA course but I am confused about the educational qualification criteria. I have done bachelor in Science and MBA in Finance, can you please assist if I can go for CPA course. Thanks in advance.
Love this!
I am going to go for it after I graduate from accounting.
I passed the CPA and it didn't change my life. I have a sad 70k Corp job. I would have done becoming a nurse
Well so did I... I was stuck in a dead end job but I fought to find a better job and then a better job and then a better job. The CPA license won't do the hard work for you, but it gets your foot in the door.
@@keslercpareview You are right. You have to be willing to move from job to job. While I am not opposed to it but where I live there are not many companies that has decent benefit . More money always requires insane amount of work for smaller company. So I guess sometime you have to check your priorities. I feel like computer scientist and data scientist are making a killing. If you are good in math and excellent in coding and statistics go do data science and computer engineering. Of course follow your heart not money
I became a nurse and it’s back breaking work, I’m looking to get my accounting degree.
Well I'll glady take 70k I'm stuck at a boring bookkeeping job 6 years deep 30k salary. 😢
Thank you for the honest video
I have no choice left, I'm to going invest the money in CPA
Go for it! CPA license will take you far in your career!
What area of accounting fo you suggest pays the best? I am almost done with my bachelor's and i work hard i wanna be the best accountant i can be
So public accounting is the best place to start. Private industry pays much better if you can get at least 3 years of public under your belt. 5 years is even better. If you avoid public it will be a long uphill battle to increase your salary.
Will the CPA license I acquire from a certain State function in other states if I choose to work there?
No... License varies from state to state
The CPA license has reciprocity over all states. So, yea. You just have to contact the new state when you pass.
I completed my cma in India now I want to do cpa in Canada how I can do cpa from india and after then I want to movie to Canada.
i just paased the CA CPA exam, all four of them. Next is ethics then i will be looking for a new job for the one year under a CPA supervisor... I hate this part but i need to do it. Other states don't have these requirements.
Can i get ur number.... Need to know further more about CPA....
CPA is only good for making your own opportunities.
can you elaborate
Great video. Also appreciate the honest salary increase ex. of $40k to $65k sounds realistic for many people. I earned a bachelor's in accounting and thinking about going back to school to get a CPA once I get a bit of experience.
I'm sure you know this but did you know you can SIT for the exam with only 120 credit hours?
Pass the cpa and worry about college credits later is my best advice.
I just took FAR it was very tough.
Good luck! If you need a CPA exam mentor, I'd love to help :)
www.myCPAmentor.com
CPA Exam Guide thank you
Stay in industry kids. Might take you longer to gain relevant experience. However the earnings are significantly better and your career trajectory can be quick if you work hard.
MI applied for Membership of CPA Australia. I have master of commerce and 3 years experience with CA in india
Now I living in Newzealand and resident of Nz
Can I claim my experience
Do you have have bachelor degree to sit for cpa exam and can you take the exam on line
You have to have a bachelors degree to sit for the exam (with multiple upper level accounting courses) and 150 to receive your license once you pass.
Does your current company provide continuing education credit opportunities? Or do you have to seek them out and pay for them on your own. Is that a pain? Do you know if work for government if they offer continuing education credits like public firms? Thanks
I just use self-study CPE companies and if I need live CPE they offer webinars you can attend from the comfort of your own home. If you need help passing the CPA exam, I'd love to help! Click here: www.ultimatecpaexamguide.com/
also I know a private accountant no degree makes 10k a week on average he's just good squeeze some numbers on taxes look into a few holes
Does he have certs?
*coughbullshit*
Hlo sir
I'm from Nepal and pursuing CA in India. So am I eligible for this course? And if yes or no, please let me know..
Thanks in advance
Dilip Kumar Gupta
Yes you are eligible if you have passed your CA inter exams. Otherwise you have to do bcom+mcom do become eligible
So how much you make??
What is the difference between CPA Canada and CPA US?
Ahmed Selim Different rules, in addition in quebec you must prove french knowledge, which is so unfaire to anglophones born in quebec, but not so for francaphones regardless of where they're from.
Thank you for responding ... is that mean that the only difference is in REG part?
I am a student and this is my future career
👍👏🎉🎊😉 Good luck! You can do it!
Sir..
Does.. Cpa book contents changes after every year?
What are requirements for passing cpa exam?
Plzz reply😊
Yes, the content is updated every year. However, it’s not changed completely. As you know laws and regulations are changed every year, so the CPA exam content needs to catch up with current laws and regulations. The requirements for applying for the CPA exam are different in each state. However, the requirements for passing the CPA exam are all the same: Stay Focus, Determined, and Never Give Up. 😉
Hi am from Angola planning to move to Canada and I send my documents to CPA New Brunswick so they tell me what I suppose to do
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Hae? I watched your video and indeed it's interesting one as you inspired me alot.I'm from kenya and I student in one of the best college of accountants so I actually wanted to know the steps of passing cpa exam.
I am an Undergrad studying Finance and Accounting. Could you please tell me what major would be worth taking?
Thank you
@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou i am thinking to major in Accounting and after graduation want to pursue Masters in Finance or Economics.
@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou I want to work for some Banks,Accounting firms or Insurance companies for few years to get in field experience.But still haven't decided on which area to go for.
@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou I will keep your advise.Thank you very much.Is it possible to be CPA after Bachelors study?
@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou Sure i will.Thank you.
Ahead_of_ all I would do bachelors in finance and masters in accounting because the accounting info will be fresher in your mind than if you took it years ago in undergrad. If you use a cpa review course, you should be able to see information in that review course lining up with classes
Man I was thinking you were gonna say you made 80 to 100 grand after becoming a CPA. 60 grand is not a lot of money in CA. And it took 2 years to make that much. Also, I'm assuming that's before taxes. Now if you're single, that 60 grand is cut almost in half Lol... Why should I put myself through all that stress of taken an exam? The only benefit I see is starting your own firm.. Oh I didn't even mention personal debt like student loans and etc.. Just being honest. Goodluck!
I'm in the midwest so cost of living was significantly lower than yours, in CA/NY you can easily expect 80K or more for entry to experienced positions. Again remember this license sticks with you for your entire career so earning power over time is exponential.
CPA Exam Guide I assume in the South Florida area it should be around the same or a little less right? I'm assuming because of population density and all that. Also, do the Big 4 exclusively look for CPAs or is this just a preference? Thank you for the video
After tax it will go down to 36 to 38 000.
I have just completed high school, can you suggest me some universities to apply for to study accounting? I want to become CPA
You mean $12,000 to $15,000? (Beginning of the video--opposed to $2,000 - 5,000 that you claimed.) And that's if you already have an applicable bachelor's degree-level accounting education.
So you're 300 - 750% off in your statements in this video, given someone already has an accounting or accounting-equivalent bachelor's degree in the field. No one gets the 30 extra credit hours needed without planning on sitting for the Uniform CPA Exam.
This is not including the opportunity cost of returning to college...
So like CA and CPA are same or not?
Same
Just different names in different countries
That is false. CPA is unique to the United States. A CA is not recognized in the US as a CPA.
How much a fresher CPA earn on an average? And do you have any Idea about the demand of a CPA in India?
can you share the books and materials to study ???
Eligibility to do cpa
Hi,
I am from India, I want to have ebook of CPA course topics. I tried sending you the message but didn't worked. Can you please help in sharing the e-book please.
Thanks 😊
do u have the license of cpa or the certificate??
Ritesh Mital the whole video is literally about his experience becoming one, did you not listen to a single word?
Hi pls advice.. I started CPA late at 23 and due to some ignorance of right coaching, and some personal demotivation / fear of exams .. I couldn't actually study for 2 and half years .. Now I'm worried that I'm getting old and still far away from finishing it .
But I calculated that if I buckle up my belt and pass exams in one sitting without future failing.. I'll be able to finish CPA by age 29-30.
Please advice how late I will be??? And how bad it will effect my career if I finish CPA at that late age. Please advice anyone. 😓🙏
Also finishing at late age 29-30
(As compared to what I have seen some guys finish CPA by age 24-26 )
Will it effect my possibility of getting into Big 4 or Big Company or Big firms??
Is there any way in which I can enhance my value that sets off my late age / or no of attempts?? And I become a better CPA ?? Pls advice 🙏
I enjoyed your presentation. Jorge
I’m a nurse currently working my way through a bachelors degree in biology and chemistry. I want to change paths and earn my CPA! Someone give me tips 😁
You don't need an accounting degree. Instead double major in econ and take the accounting classes they offer (if you live in a place that only offers biz admin accounting concentration). Ditch bio and keep chem or choose the one you like more. You want to make sure that you do not trap yourself into one job field and also do not lose the option for med school.
Please can an African especially Ghanaian qualify to get admission to get CPA institution in US? Please reply me.
Most people just get the CPA study material and then self-study for the exam. You could get admission to any colleges for the accounting major and then get all required credits to sit for the CPA exam.
but 65k a year isn't that much?
That's national average across the nation, at all experience ranges. Screen the criteria by major city and years of experience.
Are your parents related? 65k as a starting point is a good salary. Granted, it's not a doctor or lawyer's salary, but you do realize you have high earning potential over the course of your career.
thank you for the video
How much do you make?
All the CPA's annual salary of $65,000 will be gone paying your mortgage, car payment, and other utilities bill. The cycle repeat for the rest of your life.
cpa or ca
What was your major in college ? Please answer
Basket weaving
@@keslercpareview Underwater?
The only way to weave!
Thank you so much for you share this vidio.just want to ask if My background isn't account.i graduate by bio engineer. I want to ask if i pass cpa exam and want to find accounting Job my background will effect it ?
depending on your country's professional regulatory policies, you might be required to take up the accountancy degree (in my country, it is in the law that BS Accountancy graduate are allowed to take the CPA licensure exams). There are other recognized certifications though, and did you thought it over if is accounting really what you want to do?
Cpa specialization subject tax or audit
65000 as a cpa?? That sucks. I just left a safety manager position making 68800 base salary plus quarterly bonuses. I netted 55000 in my first 6 months........... And I was considering the cpa. Not now.
JD Wilkinson I went from 40 to 65 in a small market very fast. A cpa will only make you more valuable and is an amazing negotiation tool. You would be silly not to pursue your cpa.
Making 65k in a state like kentucky is equivalent to making 90k in San francisco due to difference in living expenses . Where you earn that money actually matters.
Sir Imp of cpa license
I failed undergrad intermediate course 3 times, now I am 25 should I start again ? i drive truck now
i started at age of 25 and it's took almost 5-6 years to graduated because i failed many units in uni but i don't give up and i got a job in a big company , never give up your dream , trust me accounting much better than driving truck , because you are a professional guy and people are respect you for that . accounting is not that easy but it's worthy .
I also want to start this I am new here in Canada so I want knowledge regarding this so can anyone pls help me in this? I am Postgraduate in Commerce I did my Master of Commerce in India.
Never too late!!! Go back man
Rajiv jaigopal wadhwa Don't quit Rajiv, life is fucking difficult sometimes. I would know but it's not about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep going. Don't let failure slow you down. You can still become very successful in accounting. The road is different for all of us but in the end if you are ambitious you will have the same result.
if you stop then you will suffer for the next 60 years. if you go for it, you just wasted 3 years behind. you can calculate the time value of money for that 5 years. so yes it is not late at all.. go for it.
video title says 2021, released 2016, seems legit
Can I apply for it if im not from the usa?
what do you mean?
Yes, but I believe you have to be living here at the time and complete education requirements. There were international students in my graduate class who were here on student visas and got their CPA
$65,000 is an achievement? Hmm. I guess that would be a serviceable income for a few years after college but that's not an attractive income especially with the hours required. For example, we all know CPA firms require at least 60 hours of work a week. So $65,000 / 50 weeks (includes 2 weeks paid vacation per year) / 60 hours a week = $21.67 / hour. Or about what Target retail stores are planning to pay all employees by 2018 regardless of education.
That's a very short sighted way to look at it... I jumped from $40K to $65K within 2 years of passing. Depending on your career path a CPA can make upwards of $600K+. I knew the partner on Bank of America and he made $1.1 Million.
CPA Exam Guide keep dreaming, cpa is no longer respected. MBA is what people should get
Michael Lawn that’s a bold face lie. There are things that a person with a MBA CANNOT due by LAW, that a CPA can
maxbass that’s also not take home money either. So probably around 40-50k
If your goal is to make money then accounting is the wrong field. But yes, you should become cpa if you are an accountant.
How about $1 million annually.
Absolutely, Phil Knight the founder of Nike is a CPA and a billionaire :)
He got his start working for PwC and leveraged that exerience and his CPA.
Lots of canadians in the comments. Is this video made in canada.
I can tell you now, if you think 65k is what a CPA makes, then you really don't know. If you compare your career to others, you can work in ANY industry and will always have a job somewhere for you. If you own a firm, you will make 200k+ easily. Your CPA can give you a leg up to put you in management type roles 100K easily. 65k is only a starting point. And, come on, it's also better to have many job opportunities than not have any at all. I couldn't have gotten where I am today if it wasn't for my CPA which contributed to both my career and my handle on money and investments.
My point was that I went from a dead end $40K accounting job to $65K in two years after passing. Of course I make a significant amount more now that I'm 8 years into my career.
Hardest thing? Debatable
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Thank you for sharing. now I know what to do with my life :)
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2 minutes 40 seconds of just filler. I don't think you'd make a reliable CPA.
Broken Toes You're a prick who hasn't even completed high school
nice
60K aint that much
That's national average across the nation, at all experience ranges. Screen the criteria by major city and years of experience.
You will make more money than that if you're a CPA. $60k was my starting salary at a Big 4 firm (without a CPA).
Jared C it's just by doing one exam
It could work though if you live below your means.
Jared C lol ...ur joking right?
He's literally going to hold our hand? 0:52
In a very creepy way ;)
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who would be passionate about accounting lol
Me. Check their salaries
@@valentina47734 “The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” Nassim Taleb
Granted, accountancy is a fantastic skill.
try electrical engineering
Greg Barsegian gtf
And do what after? Fucking uber for the rest of your life?
If you aint software engineering or computer science nobody cares about your crappy electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering is actually a really good major lmao. Are you dumb or something ? EE is in demand, and their salary is higher than CPA too
Thinking about it. BBA IS WORTHLESS LOL
what do you mean by BBA?
@@nicetrymate813 BACHELORS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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