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Road to CPA

  • You have Been Hired

    You have Been Hired

    Once you have passed the exam, it is time to apply for a job. When you receive a job at a decent firm, your expected salary is in the ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
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    High School

    the road to becoming a CPA starts in high school. It begins by taking all business and mathematical courses. Some mathematical courses may include grade 9-10 mathematics, functions, calculus, vectors and data management.
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    University

    Typically accounting programs are 3-5 years with or without Co-op. Keep in mind that university is not cheap at all in fact it costs about $9000 plus tax (According to the University of Waterloo). That rate is only if you are living at home, it will cost extra for residence, which varies from the location.
  • University Graduation

    University Graduation

    You have finally finished your accounting program.
  • CPA Exam

    CPA Exam

    go straight ahead to the board of CPA to write your final exam. If you pass the exam, congratulations you are an official Chartered Professional Accountant.

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