Does anyone know the web-site or if it is possible to verify a person is a licensed CPA in the state of Illinois?

I figure all CPA’s have some kind of hourly rate they must go by. What would be an average rate to charge per hour for maintaining the books for a small corporation with very few (5-10) transactions per month? I know these rates vary but id appreciate some kind of ballpark figure of what to expect.

It’s a little too early to call the state board of accountancy to ask. Any CPA’s out there who have had the experience to moving from one state to another? Did you encounter any problems?

I am basicly starting from the begining. I think becoming a CPA is really something I want to do but I can’t seem to find where to start.

The CPA is self-emplyed with 20 years of experience. He is doing estate work and submitting documents to the IRS. What is a fair hourly rate?

I just graduated with 126 hours. How should I go about getting my remaining 14 hours? Should I take classes at a community college or should I get a master’s degree? Do employers really care about a master’s as long as you have your CPA?

If i want to become a CPA what type of math classes should i take in high school?
Should I be taking PreCalculas, statistics, or Calculus?

I would like to get more refund thru my deductions. I was wondering if the online website, such as TurboTax & H&R block do the same job like a CPA does. Do u think it is worth to have a CPA to do the tax in order to get more deduction? OR it doesn’t matter because the online website do the same thing as well?
I actually doesn’t have a whole lot to deduct, mostly work related travel expanse.

I am taking an accounting course at a local community college and if I do well, am thinking about pursuing a CPA. How many courses does it usually take before people can take the exam to be certified?

I am a senior in high school and plan to major in accounting then become a CPA. I want to know what the average income for one is.