Patrick Murphy: Colorado CPA...and Florida CPA?

This descriptive critical incident introduces students to the CPA licensing process using the story of a political candidate, Patrick Murphy, whose background as a CPA was a key component of his "brand" and credentials. In June 2016, during Murphy's campaign for a US Senate seat, mult...

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Published in:Journal of critical incidents 2023-01, Vol.16 (1), p.43-19
Main Author: Yen, Alex C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This descriptive critical incident introduces students to the CPA licensing process using the story of a political candidate, Patrick Murphy, whose background as a CPA was a key component of his "brand" and credentials. In June 2016, during Murphy's campaign for a US Senate seat, multiple press reports questioned aspects of Murphy's record, most notably that his CPA license was issued by Colorado, which had lower requirements to become a CPA compared to Florida at that time (CBS Miami (2016)). Students are asked to distinguish between an accountant and a CPA, research the requirements to become a CPA in various states, to evaluate Murphy's decision to pursue and obtain a CPA license outside of his home state, and to evaluate the pros and cons of CPA licensing being regulated at the state level.
ISSN:2380-6648
2380-6664