It's okay if you are swearing to protect the public interest.
That's been the central commitment of the CPA profession for 108 years. But this time around, when first time Maryland CPAs take an oath to adhere to this principle, that oath will be even more compelling. And they’ll do so in front of a sizeable crowd, at the second annual Maryland Business & Accounting Expo, June 16, at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Tom Hood, CPA, CEO & Executive Director of the Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA) said, “With our financial system undergoing so many upheavals, CPAs and the public need to recognize the profession’s responsibility to financial markets. to small business and the individual consumer. Having young CPAs take an oath symbolizes our continuing commitment to playing this integral role of protecting the public with absolute integrity.”
Officials from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (DLLR) will administer an oath to new Maryland CPAs in an evening reception and swearing in ceremony. Officers from the Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy and the managing partners from Maryland CPA firms will also be present.
This special ceremony will culminate a full day of Expo activities, including presentations by nationally known thought leaders, more than 60 one-hour workshops, and dispays from dozens of vendors.
To obtain a CPA license in Maryland, individuals must complete 150 hours of secondary education, pass a challenging four-part examination and complete a course in ethics. In 2008, 279 candidates passed the CPA exam
To see a video of last year’s CPA swearing-in ceremony, go here.
Can you see yourself taking the CPA oath in a few years? That's one dream that can come true if you work hard.
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