As with any decision you make in life, researching options first is most important. When choosing a professional
for your financial/accounting needs, it is important to be aware of the significant difference of hiring a
Certified Public Accountant can make.
A CPA in New Jersey must:
- Graduate from an accredited four year college or university
- Pass a uniform CPA Examination as a prerequisite for the CPA certificate and license to practice accounting*
- Maintain their license to practice by meeting continuing professional education requirements of 40 hours of study per year
- Perform their work in accordance with high quality technical and professional standards and adhere to a strict code of professional ethics
- Undergo a quality assurance review from the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy to ensure that they have met certain quality control standards and are performing accounting and auditing services in accordance with professional standards
- Provide the technical expertise, innovative thinking and personal service that help organizations thrive and families and individuals to achieve financial security
- Adhere to the Core Competencies of integrity, objectivity and independence
*The Certified Public Accounting Examination is a rigorous exam, which is administered by the State
Board of Accountancy and is designed to assess a candidate’s professional competence in auditing and
accounting, his or her technical knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge with good judgment,
and an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
In short, by hiring a Certified Public Accountant you are assured that the professional you hire is of the highest quality, integrity, and expertise to fulfill your every accounting need. A Certified Public Accountant has worked very hard to become a “CPA” and they are committed to be worthy of the title.