I'm interested in pursuing a career in accounting and want to understand the requirements for the CPA and CGMA credentials. On the AICPA & CIMA website, please outline the three main requirements to become a CPA, including any specific hour requirements for education and experience. Additionally, describe the two primary pathways to obtain the CGMA credential.
Navigate to 'https://www.aicpa-cima.com/credentials'. Click on the 'Credentials' button in the main navigation menu (ID 114) to expand the dropdown. Click on the 'CPA' link (ID 119) within the 'Credentials' dropdown to navigate to the CPA credential page. On the CPA page, identify and extract the three main requirements (Education, Exam, Experience) and any associated hour requirements (e.g., 150 hours for education, specific experience hours). Navigate back to the 'credentials' page by using the browser's back button or by clicking the 'Credentials' menu item again (ID 114). Click on the 'CGMA' link (ID 122) within the 'Credentials' dropdown to navigate to the CGMA credential page. On the CGMA page, identify and extract the two primary pathways for obtaining the CGMA credential. Synthesize all gathered information for both the CPA and CGMA credentials.
The agent successfully navigates to the CPA credential details page. The agent identifies and states the three main requirements for CPA as Education, Exam, and Experience. The agent states the education requirement as 150 semester hours. The agent successfully navigates to the CGMA credential details page. The agent states the two primary pathways for obtaining the CGMA credential as the 'CGMA Finance Leadership Program' and 'Pathways for existing AICPA/CIMA members'.