To earn the prestige associated with the CPA license, you are required to demonstrate knowledge and competence by meeting high educational standards, passing the CPA exam and completing a specific amount of general accounting experience.
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Program Description. Congress created the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986, and it became effective on January 1, 1987. Since that time, new Federal civilian employees who have retirement coverage are covered by FERS.
Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) The Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) is a three-tiered system that includes Social Security, a Basic Benefit annuity, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). You are under FERS if: You were first hired on or after January 1, 1984; or,