1 Instead of the behavioral approach adopted by psychologists, a counselor tries to encourage the patient to direct the treatment session.  In a broader sense, both psychologists and counselors are specialists who try to solve personal problems of people though adopting different approaches.
Although not required, most accountants attend college and earn a bachelorâs degree. However, a bachelorâs degree in accounting or a related field is considered the minimum education requirement for those who plan to become a CPA.
In order to become a CPA in the United States, the candidate must sit for and pass the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (Uniform CPA Exam), which is set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and administered by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). The majority of states still require work experience to be of a public accounting nature, namely two years audit or tax or a combination thereof. 2  However an increasing number of states, including Oregon, Virginia, Georgia and Kentucky will accept experience of a more general nature in the accounting area.