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What is a Certified Public Accountant? By Peter Culpepper
1. What is a Certified Public
Accountant?
By Peter Culpepper
2. Of the many degrees and certifications that a
business professional can obtain, that of a
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is one of
the most sought after. This highly valuable
designation is important for the advancement
of a career in accounting and auditing. It
proves that an individual possesses an
expansive understanding of the intricacies of
the field, including practices, principles, and
regulations.
3. In order to become a CPA, a person must
fulfill all educational requirements and pass
an examination. When a professional has
earned a CPA, he or she is qualified to hold
positions that exceed entry-level auditing
positions. States vary widely in their
guidelines for accounting practices;
consequently, a professional must learn and
prove his or her understanding of regional
regulations.
4. About Peter Culpepper: Over the course of
the past 20 years, Pete Culpepper has
enjoyed an outstanding career in business
and finance. A Certified Public Accountant,
Mr. Culpepper is the Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) at Provectus Pharmaceuticals.