College students choosing a major in accounting have an excellent job market awaiting them upon graduation. It is no wonder. Every company needs a business consultant, and as long as there are businesses, CPAs will be in great demand. CPAs not only enjoy job security and highly competitive salaries, they are respected in the business community as trusted advisors and leaders. CPAs have titles such as "Chief Executive Officer," "Managing Partner," "Chief Financial Officer" and "Controller" to name a few.
Becoming a certified public accountant is a career path with many opportunities.
Application for 2010 NMSCPA Scholarships
Applications for the 2010 NMSCPA scholarships will be accepted between March 1 and June 1, 2010, and spring semester classes apply to the requirements. Documents are interactive and can be submitted on line. They are also available in PDF format to be downloaded, completed and mailed to the Society. Students should 1) provide the Society website URL (www.nmscpa.org) to professors and others supplying references, and 2) check with the Society in late May to see that all parts of the application have been received.
Information about the Computerized CPA Exam
Read about the education and residency requirements to take the CPA exam. Understand how conditional credits from the paper exam transitions to the computer based exam. From here you can view the fee structure and download the exam application, whether you are a first time candidate or reexamination candidate. Click on this section for an 800 phone number to call for more information.
Free Research Tools to Help in Exam Preparation
Candidates who have applied to take the exam and been deemed eligible can subscribe to an on-line professional literature package to help them prepare for the exam. NASBA will confirm the status of all potential subscribers. The 6-month subscription is now FREE and contains: AICPA Professional Standards, FASB Current Text, and FASB Original Pronouncements.
Computer Based Test Sites, Their Policies and Procedures
A list of all the CBT centers plus the test center policies and procedures for the CPA examination are available on the website of Prometric, the company administering the computer based exam. The site has links to AICPA and NASBA areas that have exam information, the tutorial, and a FAQ section.
Guide to NM 150-Hour Requirement
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions presented by The New Mexico Public Accountancy Board and the New Mexico Society of CPAs.
Official Requirements for CPA
The State Board of Public Accountancy is the entity within the Regulation and Licensing Department of the State of New Mexico that is responsible for enforcing the rules of the Public Accountancy Act. To learn more about the requirements for sitting for the CPE exam, requirements for licensing, continuing professional education requirements, the Code of Professional Conduct, and more.
NASBA’s Licensure & Practice
If you passed the Uniform CPA Examination and wish to obtain a CPA license, read the Licensure section.
Application for NMSCPA Membership
Jump start your career by joining the statewide professional organization for CPAs.
Request for Information About NMSCPA Membership
Please send me more information about the function of the Society and benefits of membership.
NMSCPA Classifieds & Job Center
A Society member service, you can post a resume and do search the job bank.