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Take Charge of Your Career Path
In fast changing times, the challenge for any professional is to recognize when new competencies need to be learned—and to make sure core competencies continue to meet the current needs of the marketplace.
Take Charge of Your Career is a 5-step guide to help current and aspiring CPAs with their career planning.
Download the publication (PDF format)
The AICPA Competency Self-Assessment Tool (CAT) enables you, as a CPA, a future CPA, or a financial professional, to assess your proficiencies and compare them against the highest and most valued in your specific area.
CAT delivers you a personalized gap analysis:
· Confirm your strengths to determine your current value
· Identify learning opportunities to improve your skill and increase your worth
· Identify where growth is needed to make you a better CPA
· Gain insights and strategies to plan a new career or make a career move
It is easy to use and free to AICPA members. Select from various competency models:
· Business and Industry/New Finance
· Government
· Fraud Prevention, Detection & Investigation
· Taxation
· Audit
· Business Valuation, Forensics and Litigation Services
· Personal Financial Planning
· PrimePlus/ElderCare
· Employee Benefit Plan Audit
Then assess your level of proficiency in each of the above competencies:
· Functional Specialty
· Broad Business Perspective
· Leadership Qualities
· Personal Attributes
CAT was developed by CPAs and other professionals in the accounting and finance industry; and it is aligned with the CPA Vision and Values. New competency models are added on a regular basis to provide you with more self-assessment opportunities and suggested training in cutting-edge topics.
Accessing CAT
AICPA Members (Free!—Part of your AICPA Membership):
Simply sign in at CPA2Biz, then click here to launch CAT.
Non-Members:
View pricing infomation and access online purchasing
Firms/Companies:
To learn more about how to use the AICPA Competency Assessment Tool (CAT) in your firm or company and discounted pricing, call (800) 634-6780, Option 1, e-mail or visit the Web site.
Note: Access to this online subscription is through a separate browser window. Please be sure to turn off your pop-up blocking software before you sign-in and launch this product.
Give Your Skills a CAT Scan
Compare where you are with where you want to be by using the AICPA Competency Self-Assessment Tool (CAT). Give Your Skills a CAT Scan highlights the benefits of using the Competency Self-Assessment Tool.
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