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Licensed Public Accountant (LPA)
License Description Licensed public accountants (LPAs) prepare, analyze, and verify business records and financial reports; prepare profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cost studies, and tax reports; and, may develop, install, and supervise accounting systems and operations. Using special computer software packages, they transform raw transaction data into a variety of specialized reports and tabulations. LPAs work in one of four major fields of accounting - public, management, government, or internal auditing. LPAs are not able to do audits, nor can they make a statement as to the accuracy of financial data.
Licensing Agency
Iowa Department of Commerce, Iowa Division of Banking
Iowa Department of Commerce, Iowa Division of Banking
Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
200 E. Grand Ave., Suite 350
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 725 9022
AccountancyBoard@iowa.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 06/30/2021
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