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To help you identify the college that is right for you, we compiled a list by state of 790 colleges in the U.S. with an accounting program:
List of College Accounting Departments by State
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Click one of the states or jurisdictions and be linked directly to its board of accountancy. A state board of accountancy establishes the educational requirements and determines the eligibility of candidates for attempting the CPA Exam. A state board of accountancy also controls the licensing of CPAs and the renewals of the licenses.
Click one of the states or jurisdictions and be linked directly to its state society (or association, or institute) of CPAs. State societies assist its members to keep current in state issues, participate in continuing education programs, enhance the accounting profession, and more.
We compiled the following list of links for some of the CPA exam review courses and materials that are available:
Recommended CPA Review Course
More CPA Review Courses
There are several sources for CMA review courses and materials. Here is our listing which provides links to their websites:
Below is our listing of various certifications, credentials, and other designations that will help you distinguish yourself in the accounting field.
| Certification | Certification Granted By | Additional Information |
| CPA Certified Public Accountant |
Uniform CPA Exam Licensing by State (see State CPA Requirements) |
www.aicpa.org www.cpa-exam.org www.nasba.org |
| CMA Certified Management Accountant |
IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) | www.imanet.org |
| CIA Certified Internal Auditor |
The Institute of Internal Auditors | www.theiia.org |
| PFS Personal Financial Specialist |
Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | pfp.aicpa.org |
| CFP Certified Financial Planner |
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. | www.cfp.net |
| CFE Certified Fraud Examiner |
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners | www.acfe.com |
| NAFA National Association of Forensic Accountants |
National Association of Forensic Accountants | www.nafanet.com |
| EA Enrolled Agent |
Internal Revenue Service | www.irs.org |
| CGFM Certified Government Financial Manager |
Advancing Government Accountability | www.agacgfm.org |
| CB Certified Bookkeeper |
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers | www.aipb.org |
| CPB Certified Public Bookkeeper |
National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers | www.nacpb.org |
| CPP Certified Payroll Professional |
American Payroll Association | www.americanpayroll.org |
| FPC Fundamental Payroll Certification |
American Payroll Association | www.americanpayroll.org |
| QuickBooks ProAdvisor | Intuit Inc. | proadvisor.intuit.com |

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