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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Liz,
It stand for Certified Public Accountant. Similar to the UK and Canadian Chartered Accountant. In the U.S. we have to first get a Masters with a concentration in Accounting and Tax and then have to pass a 3 day national examination. Some States also require a 2 year "internship" as well. Then there's the 40 hours of yearly CPE (Continuing Professional Education).
My wife though calls it "Constant Pain in the Ass". I bet that made your list as well.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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