Education/Certification Info

Think past college graduation, and you may picture yourself...

• Starting your own business
• Joining a Fortune 500 company as an executive
• Traveling overseas for work
• Learning the ins and outs of many different businesses and organizations before you actually decide what's right for you

Wherever you see yourself, through your business and accounting studies, and your continued professional development as a CPA, you will have the opportunity to become a leader in whatever field you choose.

CPATrack.com offers specific resources for a wide range of students, from high school all the way through the graduate level. High School Students Undergrad Students Graduate/MBA Students Students ready for the CPA Exam

Unlike someone with a general business degree, which can be difficult to quantify for an employer, a CPA comes with an understood set of professional qualities and a broad range of business skills. Companies know you're trustworthy, educated, and business savvy. They know you have a specific set of skills - skills in high demand in every business today.

Did you know there's a CPA behind every professional sports team, rock band, and every major Hollywood production? An accounting degree can take you anywhere.

Massachusetts CPA Certification/License Requirements
Visit this user-friendly site that clarifies the educational requirements.

Becoming a CPA in Massachusetts: A Profession on the Move
FAQs to guide you in the certification process.

FAQs for the Massachusetts CPA Exam Candidate
Get the answers to all your questions about the CPA exam - application process, content, educational requirements, etc.

MSCPA Articles

• Join the MSCPA as a Student Member
  Show your commitment to the profession and receive MSCPA member benefits for the student member price. Pay a one-time fee of $25.00, membership expires one year after graduation.
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• The CPA Credential: Not All Accountants Are CPAs
  While most people use the terms accountant and CPA interchangeably, there is a big difference. The CPA credential carries enormous weight in business and financial circles. CPAs are considered some of business' most trusted advisers...
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• MSCPA Supports 2005 CAMP Program for Minority Students
  As part of its student outreach efforts, the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc (MSCPA) was proud to support, for the sixth summer, the Careers in Accounting and Management Professions (CAMP) program. CAMP is an initiative of the Department of Accounting and Information Services and the Diversity in Management Education Services office at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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• Interested in an Accelerated MBA or MST Program?
  In a first-time collaboration with Suffolk University's Sawyer School of Management, the MSCPA is proud to announce a customized and accelerated MBA for its CPA members. Nationally-accredited, accelerated and tailored for MSCPA members.
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• Get a Jump Start On Your Career
  Search job postings, post your resume, view salary guides and more on the MSCPA web site.
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• Scholarships: From the AICPA and Other Organizations
  This program provides financial assistance to two AICPA Student Affiliate Members pursuing studies in accounting, finance or information systems. These awards (two $2,500 scholarships) are intended to encourage undergraduate and graduate students to consider careers in accounting and business.
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