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Future CPA
Employer Guide

Your roadmap to CPA success — passing the exam, landing your dream job, and building a career that makes a difference in Maryland.

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"Becoming a CPA means reaching the pinnacle of the accounting profession — demonstrating intelligence, ethics, integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning."

Everything you need to chart your course.

From eligibility requirements to study strategies and employer profiles, this guide covers every stage of your CPA journey.

  • Becoming a CPA in Maryland
    • Step-by-step walkthrough: eligibility, application, exam scheduling, licensure, and ongoing CPE requirements.
  • Three Things Future CPAs Should Know
    • Candid advice from MACPA CEO Rebekah Olson on research, exam strategy, and building your career path early.
  • The Purpose of a CPA
    • Explore how CPAs make an impact across public practice, government, nonprofits, and education.
  • Find Your Perfect Organizational Fit
    • A self-guided framework to identify the work, culture, setting, and benefits that match your vision.
  • How to Study Smarter for the CPA Exam
    • Active recall, spaced repetition, the Pomodoro method, and building a study schedule that actually works.
  • CPA Evolution & the Industry
    • What the new core + discipline exam structure means for you, your curriculum, and your future firm.
  • Directory of Organizations
    • Profiles of Maryland accounting firms — their specializations, hiring practices, benefits, and why you should join.
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Scholarships Available for CPA Candidates & Accounting Students

A rewarding CPA career awaits, and MACPA will help you get there. Through the MACPA Foundation, you can apply for scholarships to help support your career path.

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Maryland firms ready to hire:

Booth Management ConsultingColumbia, MD1988Grants Management, Compliance Auditing, Forensic & Investigative Auditing
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)Timonium, MD1953Audit, Tax, Consulting, Wealth Advisory — 9,000 staff nationwide
DeLeon & StangFrederick, MD1984Tax, Accounting, Assurance, Wealth Management, Financial Planning
Gross Mendelsohn & AssociatesBaltimore, MD1960Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, Forensic, Valuation
KBST&MHunt Valley, MD1985Tax, Assurance, Business Valuation, IT Consulting, Advisory
Myers and Stauffer LCOwings Mills, MD1977Government Healthcare Auditing, Consulting, Data Management
SB&Company LLCOwings Mills, MD2005Government, Education, Healthcare, IT Risk, Single Audit
SEK, CPAs & AdvisorsHagerstown, MD1963Affordable Housing, Construction, Financial Institutions, Nonprofit
Ellis CPA, LLCHyattsville, MD2023Financial Statement Audit, Compliance Audit, Audit Readiness, Accounting Consultation
Gary R. Bozel & Associates, P.A.Towson, MD1984Accounting, Tax, and Management Consulting for closely-held businesses
LSWG CPAs & Business AdvisorsFrederick, MD1965Automotive, Construction, Hospitality, Medical & Dental, Nonprofit, Real Estate
PKS & Company, P.A.Salisbury, MD1978Agribusiness, Healthcare, Hospitality, Nonprofit, Forensic Services, Retirement Plan Audits
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The Guide to Becoming a CPA

You're on the way to becoming an esteemed professional and one of the pillars of our economy: a certified public accountant. We've created a tool that outlines everything you need to get you there.

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MACPA connects you with scholarships, mentorship, exam resources, and networking events designed to help you land your first job and grow throughout your career. Join thousands of Maryland CPAs — for free — and start building your future today.

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