Certified Accounting Paraprofessional

Certified Accounting Paraprofessionals (CAP) are America's most qualified accounting paraprofessionals.

CAPs perform bookkeeping, payroll, accounting, and produce timely, relevant, and reliable financial information.

CAPs generally perform bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting for individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations.

Qualifications

Certified Accounting Paraprofessionals:

• Complete higher-education accounting courses,
• Pass a uniform, national three-part exam,
• Complete best practice accounting training,
• Possess one-year of accounting experience under the supervision of a Certified Accounting Paraprofessional, and
• Complete 24 hours of accounting continuing professional education each year.

For detailed CAP licensing requirements, click CAP License in the left navigation menu.