CAREER AND STATS
CHARTERED
PROFESSIONAL
ACCOUNTANT
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
What is a CPA?
CPAs review and manage financial records and transactions for companies and people.
They make sure that information is accurate and meets established accounting standards.
They work at all levels of government providing accounting expertise to guide financial
planning. Some roles include tax auditors, policy planners and financial analysts.
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE A CPA
Numeracy Critical Thinking Active Listening
BENIFITS DIFFICULTIES
1) Growing demand for CPAs 1) Rise and Fall in demands
businesses need accountants 2) Adapt to new technology
3) Ability to start their own business 3) Physically and mentally demanding
4) Better understanding of finances because of long work hours
QUALIFICATIONS
1) Obtain a Bachelor's Degree 2) Complete CPA PEP
UBC: Bachelor of Commerce: 6 accounting courses in 24
Accounting months
4 years: $35,256
3) Pass nationally administered 4) 30 hours of relevant practical
Common Final Examination experience
$98, 717
Average Employment Job Openings
Growth Rate
+1,040
+1.4% +1,030
+1.0%
+880
2019 2024 2029
2019-2024 2024-2029
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