{"id":10996,"date":"2024-01-19T13:10:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T21:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.academy.intuit.com\/?p=10996"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:57:07","slug":"cpa-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/academy.intuit.com\/blog\/life-at-intuit\/intuit-experts\/cpa-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to CPA Jobs: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n\tTable of Contents\t<\/h2>\n\tWhat Is a CPA?<\/a>CPA Jobs and Specializations<\/a>CPA Job Description<\/a>How to Become a CPA<\/a>CPA Job Outlook<\/a>CPA Job Salaries<\/a>Remote CPA Jobs<\/a>Freelance CPA Jobs<\/a>Available Jobs for CPAs at Intuit<\/a>Entry-Level CPA Jobs<\/a>Current CPA Job Openings<\/a>\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is a Certified Public Accountant\u2019s job? CPAs are accounting professionals who work in a variety of finance-related roles. CPA jobs could range from tax preparer and bookkeeper to financial adviser and accounting professor. While the ongoing education requirements may seem intimidating at first, the advantages of earning your CPA certification can far surpass the investment of time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our complete guide below to learn about various CPA jobs, salaries, and how to become a CPA. Explore the benefits of remote and freelance CPA jobs, as well as how Intuit can help you kick-start your career as a TurboTax Live Tax Expert or QuickBooks Live Expert Bookkeeper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a CPA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Certified Public Accountant is an accounting professional who performs tasks such as auditing books or analyzing financial statements. They have met specific education and licensing requirements to earn the CPA designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CPA Jobs and Specializations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CPAs have the opportunity to move into different accounting jobs throughout their careers. A CPA certification can be extremely valuable in securing positions for different types of accountants, such as corporate accountants, tax accountants, or even forensic accountants. However, you could also choose to become a compliance auditor or a financial adviser. Other jobs include budget analyst, finance manager, and accounting professor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of these CPA jobs also allow you to choose between private and public accounting. A private accountant works for an individual client, typically as an in-house member of the finance department. On the other hand, a public accountant might work with multiple companies or clients. They may still have a permanent position with a specific business, but they might also have freelance clients outside their primary job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CPA Job Description<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CPAs are responsible for helping businesses and individuals assess their finances and improve their overall financial health. CPAs work closely with clients to review financial statements and perform audits to ensure compliance. A CPA may perform the following daily activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n