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Welcome, future Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)! Here you’ll find useful information for high school and college students as well as CPA candidates interested in learning more about one of the most varied, challenging, and rewarding careers available.

Consider the pursuit of the CPA designation and discover the opportunities that await. Today’s CPAs are leaders in all types of businesses ... because with a degree in accounting, you don’t just learn a business, you learn the business world.

With your CPA designation, the career possibilities are endless. Not only could you be a part of a public accounting firm, you could also work for any business -- from the biggest conglomerate to the smallest start-up company. Or you could work for the state or the federal government, on Wall Street, at an agency for the environment, or for a professional athletic team or rock band. Or you could teach.

Click below to take the first step toward learning more about becoming a CPA in New York State.

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