How much does it cost to take teh CPA exam?
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It varies by state.\n\nThe cost will vary for each jurisdiction. Estimated costs for first-time candidates applying to take all four sections will be approximately $575-$800.
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GED COSTS AROUND $60 Where I live if you attend 12 hrs of GED classes they wave the fee.
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Assuming you file single, your net check will be $793.02 if you claim 1 on w4 and $777.15 if you claim 0.  If you claim 1 you get more money each week, but you will have less withholding when it comes time to file your taxes.  Make sure you will be covered at tax time so you don't have to pay in a big chunck.
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Each state has its own requirements to become certified.  You can check with your state licensing board for the specifics.\n1.  Education - You need to have a certain number of credit hours of college level accounting courses.  Then you need to pass the exam and have a certain amount of years of experience (1 - 3 depending on the state).\n2.  I took the a prep course.  It was expensive but worth it.  There are a number of different study aids so it really depends on your personal commitment and study habits.\n3. The exam is very comprehensive and difficult.  The pass rate is very low.  When I took it, calculators were not allowed but today they are.  It's an ever changing animal!\n4.  In reality, nothing.  But the perception of the public is that if you are a CPA, you know your stuff.  Today, employers want the CPA designation as a minimum.\n5.  Salary will depend on many things such as geographic location, industry (public or private), employer (large or small) and the position (tax, general).  The potential is great if you are talented and work hard to keep up with the changing atmosphere.\n6.  A CPA specializing in tax will most likely work in a public accounting firm ( and i suggest you get some experience in one...the education is immeasurable.)  Public firms are tough though.  The hours during tax season are long and your social life will be nonexistent.  Some firms specialize in an industry too so your exposure to issues will be concentrated.  If public is not for you, then working for a corporation is possible.  You most likely will be in the HQ office and will have a limited number of issues (unless its a multi national with many lines of business.)  The last is with the government, or specifically, the IRS.  The issues will be wide spread and will be a good learning experience.  The pay is not the tops but the experience will be valuable to take to your next job.\nI've been a CPA for almost 20 years and it's been very rewarding.  I took the exam 4 times and passed all four parts on the 4th time.  Failing it should not be discouraging.  You need to give yourself 5 months of heavy studying and you should be able to pass.\nGood luck.
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The fee is 55.00 if you turn in your application prior to the due date; otherwise it is 110.00.  See http://www.ncbex.org/mpre.htm for more information about the exam.\n\nGood Luck!
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to get a cpa degree, you would have to go to college first and study as an accounting/finance major, and then you would take a test to get ur cpa license.
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I used to pay between 400 - 600 pounds but its worth shopping about and if you keep any computerised accounts such as quickbooks or sage then it often help the accountant to finalise the books. If you do this you can ask for a reduced amount as your saving them a lot of time. hope this helps
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You can give a CPA based on your background. There are four parts to the exam. I guess you know the pattern. Browse their web sites and look for international applicant. My brother is also working on the same thing. There are books from Wiley international that are usually followed. The exams are not very frequent so plan properly. Don't schedule if you are not prepared
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Anywhere from 20,000 to 250,000.  It depends on a lot of different factors.  Whether you're talking about public accounts or accountants working for corporations.  The size of the firm or business will have an impact.  Years of experience of course makes a difference.  Location is another huge factor.  If you have your CPA, CMA, CFE, etc will make a big difference.  2 year, 4 year, 5 year or other degree.  Average for someone just starting, probaby 25-40k.  Couple years of experience in an average role, probably around 50k.
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You need to be sponsored by an employer and take an exam.
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I go to an accountant.  It costs a couple hundred dollars, but it saves me a lot of hassle and worry.  I know it will be done right and they will stand by the work they do if there are ever any problems.  \n\nMany people swear by places like H&R Block or Turbo Tax.
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Find a good CPA to help you with your books. He has to figure out incoming money (gross), the cost of items bought, how busy the place is, taxes, and all that. He'd be the best one to ask.
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Yes.  In my experience a good CPA is worth it.
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http://www.cpa-exam.org/ This will answer all your questions about the exam.\n\nFor study materials you can use Gleim www.gleim.com or you could go with Becker www.becker.com
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These are some that I have used:\nhttp://thurbers.net/teatests.html - not taking orders until after spring.\nhttp://baysideschoolservices.com/ - about $44\nhttp://www.familylearning.org/tests_cat.php - $35
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Depends on what you want it for... and where you get it...\n\nCourt Ordered... looking at about $250-$350 if "you are the Father"\n\nother tests can be in the $1000s
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Major in Accounting...then go to grad school.  Most states require 150 credit hours, and specific accounting coursework to sit for the CPA exam.  Some states also require public accounting experience.\n\nYou could also major in something else too...though Accounting would be the quickest way to finish.  I was Marketing undergrad....and I'm about to sit for the CPA exam in Maryland sometime next year.  \n\nBest Wishes to you!\n\nWould like to add that it's well worth it too! The work is good and stable.\n\ncheck out:\nhttp://www.nsacct.org/index.asp