How Much More Does a CPA Earn than an Accountant in Seattle?

Since CPAexcel will be attending the American Society of Women Accountants regional meeting in Seattle this weekend, we thought it was time to answer the age-old question which has been plaguing mankind (and womankind) since the invention of the abacus:

Does a CPA in Seattle earn more than as an accountant? Absolutely YES!

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Need Money for College? Enter CPAexcel’s Spring 2012 Scholarship Program for Your Chance to Win $46,000!

Over 10 years ago, CPAexcel decided to make a special effort to reach out to students. Yes, we offered a 20% discount on our course for college students but we took it a step further: we started a scholarship program, awarding CPA Review Course scholarships to students around the world.

In 2010, because of the stubborn economic down turn, CPAexcel decided that it needed to do more to support accounting students through college so we added money:a cash scholarship which the winner could use for any education-related expense such as tuition, room and board, books, and other fun things that make college just that much more enjoyable! :-)

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14 Tips for Solving Problems in BEC on the CPA Exam

Ready for a set of tips for solving a particular type of question—the kind which requires mathematical calculations. O.K., pencils poised and calculators ready?? Let’s go!

  1. Read the question. (This is always helpful but you’d be surprised how many don’t. :-) ) Continue reading

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