加州CPA执照申请请教!

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amgmh
楼主 (北美华人网)
我之前一直以为一年相关工作经验必须是通过四门考试之后在CPA直属主管监督下工作才算,我最近才发现这个不需要是通过考试之后,任何时候都算,我的理解没错吧?
另外四门考试如果只通过一门或几门,有效期30个月,但是你四门都通过了,就不会expire了,成绩长期有效,直到你申请到执照为止,我的理解没错吧?
那如果是这样,是不是在准备考试期间最好就要找到一个工作,你的direct supervisor必须是CPA,可以给你签字的那种,这样一年时间很快过完,考试也考完了,就直接拿执照了,我的理解没错吧?
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amgmh
我目前所有工作的直属主管全部都不是CPA,感觉这工是白打了
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Gr4ce
问:是不是在准备考试期间最好就要找到一个工作,你的direct supervisor必须是CPA,可以给你签字的那种,这样一年时间很快过完,考试也考完了,就直接拿执照了,我的理解没错吧?
答:是的。你现在找也不晚。你还没通过考试是不是?


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amgmh
回复 3楼 Gr4ce 的帖子
还没有通过,我之前一直以为是通过考试之后的工作经验才算,从来也没注意需要direct supervisor是CPA,我现在的工作全公司只有CFO是CPA,但是不管我,我在网上查了一下,这种情况加州CPA委员会不认可,我靠!感觉这里面怎么这么多坑
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flyaway06
没考过之前工作的supervisor算不算
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D944
考下来自己开业怎么样 ?
有的会计事务所报税季节忙的不接新客户
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shinesee
D944 发表于 2025-08-22 12:54
考下来自己开业怎么样 ?
有的会计事务所报税季节忙的不接新客户

没有CPA的title只能当报税员啊。跟楼主的执照一点关系都没有,又不是开业了就自己给自己签字拿执照。只是报税员还考什么CPA啊
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amgmh
回复 7楼 shinesee 的帖子
Enrolled Agent (EA) tax preparer salary The salary of an Enrolled Agent (EA) tax preparer can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, location, employer type, and specialization.  Here's a breakdown of average salaries and influencing factors: Average salary Entry-level: Generally ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 annually. Mid-level: With a few years of experience, salaries typically jump to $50,000 to $70,000. Experienced/Senior-level: EAs with five or more years of experience can earn $75,000 to $100,000 or more, especially in private practice or with specialized skills. 
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D944
没有CPA的title只能当报税员啊。跟楼主的执照一点关系都没有,又不是开业了就自己给自己签字拿执照。只是报税员还考什么CPA啊
shinesee 发表于 2025-08-22 13:29

是说过了CPA考试,自己开会计事务所,还是要再有个执业执照 ?
这是越老越吃香的行业,而且不用永远学习。 川普这届取消IRS,报税一张A4纸看来没可能。




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D944
amgmh 发表于 2025-08-22 14:39
回复 7楼 shinesee 的帖子
Enrolled Agent (EA) tax preparer salary The salary of an Enrolled Agent (EA) tax preparer can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, location, employer type, and specialization.  Here's a breakdown of average salaries and influencing factors: Average salary Entry-level: Generally ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 annually. Mid-level: With a few years of experience, salaries typically jump to $50,000 to $70,000. Experienced/Senior-level: EAs with five or more years of experience can earn $75,000 to $100,000 or more, especially in private practice or with specialized skills. 

The boss of a small, CPA-owned tax filing firm, also known as a firm owner or partner, has a highly variable pay scale with an estimated average annual salary ranging from approximately $85,000 to over $250,000, heavily depending on factors like firm revenue, profitability, location, and the owner's responsibilities and seniority. While some may earn more, such as partners in larger firms potentially making $400,000 to $800,000, a small firm owner's earnings are generally tied to the firm's success and are distinct from employee salaries. 
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amgmh
能做到partner的都是牛人,也有很多CPA一辈子就是senior,混个年薪十万
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shinesee
D944 发表于 2025-08-22 14:59
The boss of a small, CPA-owned tax filing firm, also known as a firm owner or partner, has a highly variable pay scale with an estimated average annual salary ranging from approximately $85,000 to over $250,000, heavily depending on factors like firm revenue, profitability, location, and the owner's responsibilities and seniority. While some may earn more, such as partners in larger firms potentially making $400,000 to $800,000, a small firm owner's earnings are generally tied to the firm's success and are distinct from employee salaries. 

过了考试没有执照不能用CPA的title,你可以开报税的business,赚多少钱也不是楼主这个帖要问的啊。她就是要问怎么拿执照。再说这年头没个title怎么招揽生意啊。不管CPA还是EA, 总得搞一个才好开业吧。你显然不是这行的别误导人了。
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shinesee
EA是另外一个执照,专注IRS这一块的。和CPA是两件事。另外我觉得经验不用卡那么死,你的CFO只要愿意帮你签字就行。直属领导是CPA最好,主要有些老美死板没有直接管理你不肯给你签。年轻进事务所到处都是CPA,公司就不一样了,我手下几个会计一毕业就在公司做,估计没啥动力考CPA。但是其实要升上去,这年头都得有个证比较好。一般中大型公司的GL manager, controller都会是CPA。我当时好像没说非要是考过之后的经验?太久了,很简单的一页纸老板签字就完了。
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workinghands
在事务所Senior和manager是最不好混的