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Certified Public Accountant
License Description Licensed accounting professionals - called certified public accountants (CPAs) or public accountants (PAs) - prepare, evaluate, and attest to the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and related information. Only a licensed CPA may perform the attest function in New York State. CPAs may also provide tax planning, financial advisory and management advisory services. These particular services may also be provided by unlicensed individuals in NYS. The term "public" in the CPA titles typically refers to third-party reliance on the integrity of the financial information presented by the licensed accountant. However, CPAs may also be employed in private industry, government, not-for-profit and educational institutions where they apply their professional skills and knowledge to help ensure that the employing entities books, records, management and financial operations are maintained in a manner consistent with applicable standards.
Licensing Agency
NYS Education Department
State Board for Public Accountancy
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474 3817 ext 160
CPABD@nysed.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 11/30/2020
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