Certified Paid Accountant?

CPA is a Certified Public Accountant. The licensing requirements are different state to state but in every state yo are required to p a multiple part test. There are educational requirements of at least a 4 year college degree (most states 5 years). There are different jobs within the profession. Specialize in tax and you will work many hours of overtime during the tax filing season. I would ask my friends of any parents are CPA's and talk about specifics for your area.