Tax Career Opportunities
There are many opportunities for those who seek a career in tax. The financial rewards for successful CPAs who focus in taxation are very high, as are the intangible benefits such as work-life balance and career growth opportunities. We have developed tools and resources for current and prospective tax professionals who want to learn about the profession and how to prosper in it.
Featured Resources

Hear from prominent tax CPAs about how they became successful, challenges they have faced and opportunities in the profession.

High Income Potential
Showcases various studies that indicate tax CPAs are in high demand, and many rising stars are quickly earning over $100K per year.

Work-Life Balance
Flexible work arrangements lead to employee retention; learn how the CPA tax profession provides the opportunities and flexibility many seek.
Other Resources
- Start Here, Go Places: Resources for high school students interested in accounting or tax.
- This Way to CPA: Virtual warehouse of information and motivation for college students and future CPAs.
- Young CPA Network: Emerging community where young and aspiring CPAs can seek answers and advice from professional peers.
- Public Accounting, Academia, Corporate Accounting, Government, Not-Profit: Select interest areas to learn more about tax opportunities across all of these sectors.
- AICPA Online Mentoring Program: The program matches volunteer mentors with mentees who have similar backgrounds and interests, and enables them to work together entirely online.
- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Global Career Hub: Brings together accounting and tax professionals looking for their next career opportunity, and employers searching for the best talent.
- Women in the Profession: The AICPA, led by its Women's Initiatives Executive Committee, is committed to the retention and advancement of women in tax and accounting.
- Diversity and Inclusion: The AICPA works to encourage and promote diversity and inclusion within the CPA profession and its workforce.
- Women Tax Professionals Share Their Stories: Video discusses the challenges and successes from the perspective of women who are balancing their careers with the demands of their personal lives.
Learning
- EDGE Career Development: Here you’ll discover what it takes to be a standout professional and reach your goals.
- Leadership Academy: Gives strategies to empower young CPAs to become leaders; this four-day program provides experiential learning, networking and personal development.