[Anonymous]

I work in the accounts department as a Senior Accountant. I am accustomed to informing the HR department of any professional courses or things of that nature that would enhance me professionally, (Anything that I would note on a resume if I were looking for a job). If I were looking for a job I think I’d inform my perspective employer of my CPA candidacy, but I was wondering should I let my HR manager know every time a pass a section to update my employee records?

[taxman]

I think it depends on circumstances. I work in public and the HR really breathes down on people's neck who are without CPA license. So they appreciate people making progress towards the license and love getting informed that someone passed a section. When an employee passes all sections, they send out company wide emails and everyone congratulates him/her for the achievement.
Not sure how things are in private, but if a CPA license is not the most important credential, I would think notifying them after passing all four would be enough.

[Missy]

If it makes you happy by all means let them know. I don't personally see any reason to and I didn't because there's only any value to the employer in industry when you're done.

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
Finance/Admin/HR Manager

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