Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

A CPA is an accountant who has satisfied the educational, experience and examination requirements of his or her jurisdiction necessary to be certified as a public accountant. CPAs audit financial statements of both publicly and privately held companies. They serve as consultants in many areas, including tax, accounting, and financial planning. They are well-respected strategic business advisors and decisionmakers. CPAs work for public accounting firms — small, medium and large; and for companies in business and industry. Their roles range from accountants to Controllers, to Chief Financial Officers for Fortune 500 companies, and advisors to small neighborhood businesses. The Uniform CPA Examination is the exam that individuals must pass in order to qualify for licensure as Certified Public Accountants in the United States.

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MSU's School code when registering for the CPA exam is 02423.

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For more information about the Uniform CPA Examination, please visit the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or contact Dr. Noel Addy.

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Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

A CMA is an accreditation conferred by the Institute of Management Accountants that indicates the designee has passed an examination and attained certain levels of education and experience in the practice of accounting in the private sector. For more information about becoming a Certified Management Accountant, visit the Institute of Management Accountants.

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

The Certified Internal Auditor^® (CIA^®) designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. Candidates leave the program enriched with educational experience, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in any organization or business environment. For more information about becoming a Certified Internal Auditor, visit the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

The Information Systems Audit and Control Association is a professional association dedicated to the audit, control, and security of information systems. The Association offers the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation. Requirements for the CISA designation include passing the CISA examination, meeting experience requirements, abiding by the CISA's Code of Professional Ethics, and meeting the continuing education requirements. For more information about becoming a Certified Information Systems Auditor, visit the ISACA website. ISACA, formerly the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, now goes strictly by its acronym to reflect the broad range of IT governance professionals it serves.

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Globally preferred by employers, the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection, and deterrence. Members with the CFE credential experience professional growth and quickly position themselves as leaders in the global anti-fraud community. In fact, the ACFE’s 2006 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals reveals that CFEs earn 18% more than non-CFEs in similar jobs. For more information about becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner, visit the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.