CPAs are tested and certified. A CPA is an accountant who has been certified by the state of Minnesota after they’ve passed a rigorous exam.
CPAs have a college degree. Eligible candidates must graduate with an appropriate baccalaureate or master’s degree from an accredited college with a focus on accounting or finance.
CPAs must meet certain work experience requirements in public accounting, corporate accounting or finance or in academia to receive a CPA certificate.
CPAs take continuing education. Active CPAs continually meet continuing education requirements, they must meet continuing education requirements every there years in order to maintain an active CPA certificate.
CPAs follow a strict code of ethics. In addition to education and licensing requirements, members of the Minnesota Society of CPAs are bound by a strict code of professional ethics and are required to take ethics courses.