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What it REALLY Means to Be a CPAIndiana CPA Society
Fall 2010
Firm/Company:Size :Location :Position:
Why I my job:
College:
Work History:
Why a CPA?:
ProfessionalEthical
DeterminedCompetent
CPA Characteristics
Manage Your Career
The CPA designation will:• allow you to work in any
field.• open many, many doors.• provide a diverse career.• separate you from others in
accounting related positions.
CPAs have the freedom andflexibility to manage their
careers!
Looking for a Job?
• CFOs project increase in net hiring in fourth quarter (first time since 1Q09)
• The unemployment rate for accountants was 1.7% (national average: 9.7%, Indiana, 10.1%)
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment of accountants and auditors will grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018Stats: Robert Half, Indiana Dept. of Workforce Development &
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Future Career Plans
24%
18%
18%
17%
7%
4%
2%9%
Public: National Firm Public: Local FirmPublic: Regional Firm IndustryGovernment Not-for-ProftEducation Other
Job Hunt Resources
• Visit your Career Services office– Resume• Work with the professionals to develop a
quality resume.• Have multiple people review your resume
and cover letter.
– Interview Prep• Schedule a time for practice interviews• Research the firm/company• Have questions prepared
Top 12 Resume Disastersaccording to a CareerBuilder.com survey
1. Mentioned that he spent summers on his family’s yacht in Grand Cayman.
2. Attached a letter from his mother.
3. Used pale blue paper with teddy bears around the border.
4. Explained a gap in employment by saying he was getting over the death of his cat for three months.
5. Specified that his availability was limited because Friday, Saturday and Sunday were “drinking time”.
6. Included a picture of herself in a cheerleading uniform.
7. Drew a picture of a car on the outside of the envelope and said it was the hiring manager's gift.
8. Hobbies included sitting on a levee at night watching alligators.
9. Included the fact that her sister once won a strawberry-eating contest.
10. Explained that they worked well in the nude.
11. Explained an arrest by stating, “We stole a pig, but it was a really small pig.”
12. Included a family medical history.
Interview Attire
Common sense, people… No wrinkled shirts Don’t show skin Men, wear a suit & trim your nails Ladies, you’re not Lady Gaga,
keep it simple. Go easy on the aftershave and
perfume Polish your shoes Breath mint, you’re welcome.
Leave it in the Car
CPA Exam, What’s it Take?
150-hours
EligibilityAll first-time applicants applying for the Uniform CPA Exam in Indiana must meet one of the following requirements;
1. Earned one hundred and fifty (150) semester hours in general education which must include; a. a graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the board, and completed: b. at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting at the undergraduate level or fifteen (15) semester hours in accounting at the graduate level or an equivalent combination thereof which must include courses covering the following subjects; • financial accounting, • auditing, • taxation, • managerial accounting; and c. at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in business administration and economics courses, other than accounting courses, at the undergraduate or graduate level. • up to six (6) semester hours of business and tax law courses • up to six (6) semester hours of computer science courses.
2. Earned one hundred and fifty (150) semester hours in general education which must include; a. a baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the board; and completed: b. at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting at the undergraduate or graduate level which must include courses covering the following subjects; • financial accounting, • auditing, • taxation, • managerial accounting; and c. at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in business administration and economics courses other than accounting courses. • up to six (6) semester hours of business and tax law courses • up to six (6) semester hours of computer science courses.
New Application Process for Students
Students planning to become CPAs in Indiana can now APPLY to sit for the
Exam 60-days prior to completing the 150-hour requirement!
Your Dean or Registrar must complete the Certificate of Enrollment (COE) stating that you are expected to meet the 150 credit hour requirement within 60 days.
You must submit proof to CPA Exam Services that you have met the 150 credit hour requirement no later than 60 days following graduation.
If you fail to provide proof of graduation, CPA Exam Services and/or the Indiana Board of Accountancy may cancel your Notice to Schedule (NTS) and/or any examination scores.
http://www.nasba.org/862571B900737CED/ENL/IN%20COE/$file/INCOE.pdf
You must send proof that
you’ve met the education
requirements within 60 days of graduation!
Signature of Dean
or Registrar
Seal of Institution or Notary
Seal
Materials to Be Submitted
First-time Applicants are required to submit the following to CPA Examination Services (CPAES).
1) Completed, signed first-time paper application, if applicable. 2) Payment document for application and examination fees.
• Certified check or money order made payable to CPA Examination Services.
• Credit card form (attached at the end of this application) • Notate your name and sections to be taken in the “Memo” section.
3) Official transcript(s). 4) Certificate of Enrollment, if applicable. 5) Foreign Evaluation, if applicable. 6) ADA Accommodation Form, if applicable.
Applicants are advised to request submission of all forms to CPAES prior to applying for the examination.
Exam Sections & Fees
Section FeeAuditing and Attestation AUD $218.18
Business Environment and Concepts
BEC $174.08
Financial Accounting and Reporting FAR $207.15
Regulation REG $185.10
Application Fee (non-refundable) $135.00
$919.51
October & November
January & February
April & May
July & August
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Changes to the Exam
• CBT-e launchedJan. 1, 2011
• Simulations:– Old: 2 long simulations
in AUD, FAR & REG– New: 6-7 Task-Based
Simulations in each section
• Constructed Response:– Old: 2 essays in AUD,
FAR & REG. – New: 0 essays in AUD,
FAR & REG
Changes to the Exam
• Section Length:– AUD shortened 30
minutes (4hrs)– BEC lengthened 30
minutes (3hrs)– FAR (4hrs) – REG (3hrs)
• New calculator and improved spreadsheets
• One new research item type
• Scoring: More emphasis on skills
New CSOs - AUDArea Summary of Current CSOs Summary of New CSOs
I Plan the Engagement (22-28%) Auditing & Attestation: Engagement Acceptance & Understanding the Assignment (12-16%)
II Internal Control (12-18%) Auditing & Attestation: Understanding the Entity & its Environment (including Internal Control) (16-20%)
III Obtain and Document Information (32-38%)
Auditing & Attestation: Performing Audit Procedures & Evaluating Evidence (16-20%)
IV Review and Evaluate Work Performed (8-12%)
Auditing & Attestation: Evaluating Audit Findings, Communications & Reporting (16-20%)
V Communications & Reporting (12-18%) Accounting & Review Service Engagements(12-16%)
VI N/A Professional Responsibilities (including Ethics & Independence) (16-20%)
New CSOs - BECArea Summary of Current CSOs Summary of New CSOs
I Business Structure (17-23%) Corporate Governance (16-20%)
II Economic Concepts (8-12%) Economic Concepts & Analysis (16-20%)
III Financial Management (17-23%) Financial Management (19-23%)
IV Information Technology (22-28%) Information Systems and Communications (15-19%)
V Planning & Measurement (22-28%) Strategic Planning (10-14%)
VI N/A Operations Management (12-16%)
New CSOs - FARArea Summary of Current CSOs Summary of New CSOs
I Concepts & Standards for Financial Statements (17-23%)
Conceptual Framework, Standards, Standard Setting & Presentation of Financial Statements (17-23%)
IITypical Items in Financial Statements (27-33%)
Financial Statement Accounts: Recognition, Measurement, Valuation, Calculation, Presentation & Disclosures (27-33%)
IIISpecific Types of Transactions (27-33%)
Specific Transactions, Events & Disclosures (27-33%)
IV Governmental Accounting and Reporting (8-12%)
Governmental Accounting and Reporting (8-12%)
V Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting (8-12%)
Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting (8-12%)
New CSOs - REGArea Summary of Current CSOs Summary of New CSOs
I Ethics & Professional and Legal Responsibilities (15-20%)
Ethics, Professional and Legal Responsibilities (15-19%)
II Business Law (20-25%) Business Law (17-21%)
III Federal Tax Procedures and Accounting Issues (8-12%)
Federal Tax Process, Procedures, Accounting and Planning (11-15%)
IV Federal Taxation of Property Transactions (8-12%)
Federal Taxation of Property Transactions (12-16%)
V Federal Taxation of Individuals (12-18%)
Federal Taxation of Individuals (13-19%)
VI Federal Taxation of Entities (22-28%) Federal Taxation of Entities (18-24%)
Question Weight
AUD BEC FAR REGMCQs Current 70% 100% 70% 70%
New 60% 85% 60% 60%
Simulations
Current 20% 0% 20% 20%
New 40% 0% 40% 40%
Writing Current 10% 0% 10% 10%
New 0% 15% 0% 0%
IFRS on the Exam IFRS is already entry-level
practice and many CPAs are now using IFRS
US GAAP is likely to continue for some time
Implications: Entry-level CPAs will need
to be “bilingual” and able to work under both US GAAP and IFRS
Content on the Exam will likely include both US GAAP and IFRS for some time
Need to be “Bilingual”
Under IFRS, when an entity chooses the revaluation model as its accounting policy for measuring property, plant and equipment, which of the following statements is correct?
SAMPLE IFRS QUESTION
A) When an asset is revalued, the entire class of property, plant and equipment to which that asset belongs must be revalued.
B) When an asset is revalued, individual assets within a class of property, plant and equipment to which that asset belongs can be revalued.
C) Revaluations of property, plant and equipment must be made at least every three years.
D) Increases in an asset’s carrying value as a result of the first revaluation must be recognized as a component of profit or
loss.
A
CPA Exam Resources
Web Site LinkINCPAS Candidates webpage
http://incpas.org/Public/Candidates/
NASBA (Indiana) http://www.nasba.org/nasbaweb/NASBAWeb.nsf/wpecsp?openform&stateabbrev=IN
Indiana Board of Accountancy
http://www.in.gov/pla/accountancy.htm
AICPA, Become a CPA http://www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/CPAExam/Pages/CPAExam.aspx
This Way to CPA http://www.thiswaytocpa.com/
CPA Exam Newsletter http://www.aicpa.org/BECOMEACPA/CPAEXAM/EXAMNEWSLETTER/Pages/newsletter2.aspx
INCPAS Student Membership
Membership is FREE!
Indiana CPA Society
INCPAS has over 8,000 member and is the largest advocate of the CPA profession in Indiana.
INCPAS represents all CPAs working in the profession in all career stages!
Public Industry Education Government Nonprofit
Student Benefit: Information
INCPAS students have access to a variety of publications to stay up-to-date on hot topics, issues and trends! CPA IN Perspective Student eNews CPA ePerspective Start Here Magazine
Student Benefit: CPA Exam Info
Have questions about the CPA Exam? INCPAS can help you understand the process and earn discounts on review courses! Becker, $300 discount Exam Matrix, $400
discount What You Need to Know
brochure CPA Candidate web page
Student Benefit: Networking
INCPAS students can network with Indiana CPAs throughout the year at a variety of INCPAS events. Night @ Victory Field Young Pros Parties CPA Celebration CPA Day of Service Colts Game
Student Benefit: Involvement
Make the most out of your membership. Get involved and become an active and engaged INCPAS student member. CPA Day of Service INCPAS Case Study
Competition High School
Ambassadors Game On: CPAs in
Action, college host
High School Ambassador Program
Accounting students have the opportunity to encourage local high school students to pursue accounting as a major and go on to become a CPA! Access to HS Ambassador
Training Videos Wiki full of great resources Give-a-ways and materials
for HS students
Follow @incpas
Have Some Sen$e
Who has debt? Student loans…auto loan…credit
cards…
Money Sen$e Help
Not-so-fun Facts Student load debt is now
more than credit card debt.
The average undergraduate’s balance grew to $3,173 last year.
609.8 million credit cards held by U.S. consumers
41% of college students have a credit card.
65% of students pay their credit card bill in full every month
Creditcards.com
Financial Literacy Resources
Web Site LinkINCPAS Money Sen$e http://incpas.org/Public/MoneySense/
MoneySense.aspx
Feed the Pig http://www.feedthepig.org/
360 degrees of Financial Literacy
http://www.360financialliteracy.org/
MyMoney.gov http://www.mymoney.gov/
Feed the Pig
The Feed the Pig campaign targets young Americans and promotes small changes today, big bucks tomorrow. FeedthePig.org Lunch Savings calculator What kind of spender are
you game AICPA, Ad Council & INCPAS
partner to encourage intelligent spending
Follow Benjamin Online
Questions?