How to become an ACCOUNTANT?

[@babigyrl._]

I’m working on my CPA now. I wish schools did CPA in person classes. I totally agree about the personality traits.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

They do… master’s in accounting programs have those

[@derekmendoza3365]

Hi Hector, I’m currently studying in Mexico to be an accountant but I’m planning to work in the US as a CPA in a couple years :) ty for ur videos, these are very helpful for me 🙌🏻

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

:)

[@SoulTooBeautiful]

Thank you for this video. I was your bookkeeping student years ago. :D I decided to study for the CPA exam this year. Wish me luck.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Good luck!

[@julietlim7858]

hi, Hector. I am working with an CPA in Quickbooks, but I am looking forward to be a CPA. I am 57 years old.Thank you for this video that motivates me more to work for my dream.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

That’s awesome

[@paulpedroncelli4903]

Hi Julie, I am 53 and will be sitting for the exam as well. You can do it!

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

@@paulpedroncelli4903 awesome

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

NOTE: Some states have the 30 month extension rule to pass the CPA exam… nasba.org/blog/2023/04/24/nasba-announces-historic-exam-rule-amendment/

[@Outtabalance]

The time required to pass the exams has changed in some states. Alabama is now allowing 30 months to pass. It is on their website.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Yes I added that in the notes after, thanks!

[@cmariebsa]

Thank you for your video. I'm 50 years old, recent college graduate with Accounting degree, and I'm wondering... Am I too old to start now?

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

No

[@JCLPAA]

Never too old for any challenge or to become a CPA.

[@josechavarri9195]

Thanks for your time

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

:)

[@helvecioguimaraes]

Hey, Hector, your videos are great, thanks for putting in the time. I got my engineering undergrad in Brazil then some years ago I got my MBA at NYU. I'm also a CFA. Which do you think is the shortest path, school-wise, to becoming a CPA? I'm thinking CPA prep is mandatory, but not sure whether, for instance, I need the accounting undergrad. Many thanks.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

You will need some basic accounting undergrad courses

[@azranhashim1239]

Please make a video about bookkeeper roadmap

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

I did, the last video was on that

[@jamesgentile7810]

Hi Hector. Can you post the link to the video about how to become a professional tax preparer? I couldn't find the link.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Thats in the editing room :) will be published end of October

[@everchosen4558]

Hector, do you consider yourself overworked for both the accounting and content-creating side of things for Intuit? How is work-life balance for a CPA like yourself?

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

I little, but i choose when i want to work :)

[@adamelizondo6203]

I have a question Hector. I am on the path to becoming a CPA and will begin sitting for the exam beginning in April next year. I thought about becoming a CFA at one point earlier but I love accounting so much I think I will for sure get my CPA. Is the ABV sub-certification a good alternative to going through the process of becoming a CFA? And are the sub-certifications as hard as the CPA exam?

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Oh yeah, is perfect. CPA + PFS + ABV combined are the equivalent of a CFA

[@luviacalero5514]

Great video, lots of good información.

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Great

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kittyli1929]

Is there any reinforcements training classes or organizations you recommend？

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

For the CpA EXAM, i used be becker

[@almaur703]

Hi, may we know why you wanted to become a CPA?

[@HectorGarciaCPA]

I love numbers / love small business