What do all the C's, M's, G's, I's, P's and A's Mean?

CB - Certified Bookkeeper

The work of a Certified Bookkeeper is interesting, stimulating and varied. They work for public accounting firms, both small and large, as well as small neighborhood businesses. As essential members of the organization they are involved in many aspects on a daily basis.

CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner

The CFE designation is restricted to Associate Members of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in good standing who have the proven expertise to detect, prevent, and investigate a wide range of fraudulent conduct.

CFM - Certified in Financial Management

Designed to recognize the unique qualifications and expertise of those professionals engaged in management accounting and financial management.

CGA - Certified General Accountant

Certified General Accountants are professional accountants who have acquired their accounting education through and are members of the Certified General Accountants Association.  Many CGAs own their own accounting firms and provide tax and financial advice to individuals and to businesses of all sizes. Other CGAs are employed in senior positions in industry, commerce, academia and government.  As trusted accounting professionals, CGAs offer the highest standards of expertise in taxation, finance, information technology and strategic business management.

CIA - Certified Internal Auditor

Reflected competence in the principles and practices of internal auditing and has served as the only internationally accepted designation for internal auditors.

CMA - Certified Management Accountant

Certified Management Accountants are strategic and financial management professionals who combine accounting expertise and business acumen with professional management skills to provide leadership, innovation and an integrating perspective to organizational decision-making. They apply contemporary and emerging best management practices in a wide array of business functions, including strategic planning, sales and marketing, information technology, human resources, finance, and operations. CMAs bring a strong market focus to strategic management and resource deployment, synthesizing and analyzing financial and non-financial information to develop total business solutions, identify new market opportunities, and maximize shareholder value.

CPA - Certified Public Accountant

CPAs are many things. A public accountant who has been certified by a state examining board as having met the state's legal requirements. They are chief financial officers for Fortune 500 companies and advisors to small neighborhood businesses. They work for public accounting firms, both small and large. They are well-respected strategic business advisors and decision-makers. They act as consultants on many issues, including taxes and accounting.

CPB - Certified Public Bookkeeper

PB - Professional Bookkeeper

Building on basic general accounting concepts, the Professional Bookkeeper is seen as an Affordable Professional Alternative to a self-preparation, a CPA or an independent tax professional for the following taxpayer segments: (1) professionals, (2) small business owners, and (3) small not for profits. The PB designation can only be used by the graduates of the Universal Accounting Center. 

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