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He didn't mean in terms of skill or difficulty; he was referring to the bullshit one has to go through to actually be an accountant (certifications, etc).
by ss108 5y ago
He didn't mean in terms of skill or difficulty; he was referring to the bullshit one has to go through to actually be an accountant (certifications, etc).
- jqpabc123 5y agoJust like a lot of other professions --- only easier. Try passing a legal bar exam or becoming a licensed engineer.
- ss108 5y agoI have passed the bar exam actually lol Can't say whether or not it's easier than an exams to become an accountant. Bear in mind though that one needs to keep taking exams to maintain CPA status, whereas in law, we have no such requirement. Just have to keep doing (usually bullshit) CLEs. In any event, any kind of licensure is more than we have to become devs, which I think is the main point. edit: I see your point in another comment that one need not be a CPA to be an accountant, and that's fair enough.
- jqpabc123 5y agoBear in mind though that one needs to keep taking exams to maintain CPA status Nope, not in the USA. Most states have "continuing education" reporting requirements which can be self study in many cases. Take an approved on-line class every 2 years and you're good in most states. Also bear in mind that most accountants (at least in the USA) don't have any license or certification. Try practicing law like that.
- ss108 5y agoI know of a couple CPAs who have mentioned the need to study for some test to maintain their credentials. What is it that they may have been referring to?
- jqpabc123 5y agoCPE (Continuing Professional Education). Total BS to show you're still involved and interested in accounting. The idea behind the requirement is to keep accountants up to date on new tax laws. As I said above, report your results (pass/fail) from an on-line class once every 2 years and you're good in most states. A lot of states will accept self study. This is nothing like the CPA test. Note: I have a CPA in my extended family.