What is a CPA, What Do They Do, and Who Needs One? Here's Everything You Need to Know.

What is a CPA? And more importantly, what does a CPA actually do?

Today we will discuss this and how a CPA differs from a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, and Accountant.

Outline:

What is a CPA?: (1:10​)
What does a CPA actually do?: (3:10​)
How CPA Differs from Tax Preparers & Bookkeepers: (4:29​)
Who Needs a CPA?: (5:13​)
Recap: (6:58​)

[Saywhat]

I am going to go for it after I complete my accounting degree.

[lindsayhengehold]

CPA’s work very hard and I’ve had the pleasure of working with quite a few of kind ones over the years. Their knowledge of tax laws is one of the coolest things about them 😁

[Harry_]

Sherman, that intro was more info than most full videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise!🙏

[BVHGCFGDZGHJK]

Thanks 😊 I am represent the people in the back! We graduating to the front! I am starting a business and learning all the steps and the process that it takes to run a business.

[colleenclary]

THANK YOU! The information you provide in this video is EXACTLY what every state society of CPAs should be focusing on as their messaging to the public! You lay out why our profession is at the top of our field and what separates us from other accountants and tax preparers. This should be common knowledge but CPA societies focus their resources on continuing education and discounts for members. Small potatoes. There are other organizations providing CPE. We need the public to know why we are valuable business partners.

[jessicamejia]

I love how you explain everything in such detail :) and everything makes sense thank you

[MyUnfilteredDiary]

The most comprehensive definition I heard of it. I subbed 😉.

I'm hiding a CPA, he was an IRS employee before. My question is: should I still keep my quickbook and my quickbook bookkeeper?

[debwright]

☺️☺️Thank you! Great informational video.👍🏽👍🏽

[ShaneekTaylor]

Your videos are awesome!!! Easy to understand and straight to the point!!! New subscriber! Thanks!

[diesur]

Great informative video! I understood that I need a CPA.

[JohnHeng]

This video was super helpful, thanks!

[amandiablack]

Im about to have my bachelors in business and it wont take me but 6 months to get the associates in accounting to add on more credits 💜 I have 3 years accounting experience but never worked under a CPA which us frustrating for me bc it creates a set back . I am from Texas and their rules are strict here on licensing . im excited to be licensed before im 40 though and im 33 now 💜

[josephinebardot]

Great to see your video You also add beautiful graphics. Which programs do you use to add these graphics and infographics?

[jkslawson]

I find quite a few CPAs dont want to do the "bookkeeping " or day to day transactions of accountants. There are excellent bookkeepers out there that do great work and just need a CPA to sign off on the work. Just wanted to make sure you were knocking bookkeepers down.

[yemiable]

Thank you so much! Your info is very educational for me🙏🏾
God bless you🙏🏾
What state do you live, or how can I reach you?

[cecilthelittguy]

Thanks for the information 🙏🏾I have good understanding now about what is a CPA and studying accounting in college am on my associates degree

[colorelax]

Hello I'm doing CA in India.. And I. I'm also considering to do CPA.. This video helped me a lot to know more about CPA.. Thank you very much..

[DreamFirms]

Very informative video. Just subscribed =)

[Alesedit]

its important for public, big tax or auditing but ill stick to payroll less pay but less stress

[driselleburchell]

Great video. It was very informative 👍🏾