License Comparision
Which License is Right for You?
Licenses provide employers and clients assurance that you are trustworthy and competent and possess knowledge, skill, experience, and ethics.
ATU administers the training and testing for the following nationally recognized licenses:
- Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB)
- Certified Accounting Paraprofessional (CAP)
- Certified Accounting Analyst (CAA)
- Certified QuickBooks Advisor (CQA)
- Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS)
Comparison
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CAA | CQA |
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| 1. Possess an Accredited Education1 or Complete Education Alternative |  |
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| 2. Pass the National Uniform Examination | |
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| 3. Possess one-year (2,000 hours) of Bookkeeping or Accounting Experience | |
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| 4. Agree to Abide by the Code of Professional Conduct | |
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| 5. Complete and Submit the Application for Licensure | |
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| 6. Obtain Certified Professional Education (CPE) Annually2 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Accounting Principles Course | |
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| QuickBooks Fundamentals Course | |
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| Tax Fundamentals Course | |
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1 Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in accounting
2 The CPE requirement begins when you obtain your license.