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.

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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 taxation.

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

Then assess your level of proficiency in each of the competencies:

  Functional Specialty

  Broad Business Perspective

  Leadership Qualities

  Personal Attributes

It is easy to use and free to AICPA members.

Go to the AICPA Competency Self-Assessment Tool.

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.