Is becoming a CPA easier than becoming an actuary?

Much, much, much easier. The CPA exam is hard; but the mathematics required and the amount of studying to pass it is multiples easier than any CPA examinations. read more

The CPA exam is hard; but the mathematics required and the amount of studying to pass it is multiples easier than any CPA examinations. Becoming a full fledge actuary means you've passed (I think 6 exams) to get the official designation. read more

As difficult as it may be to become a CPA, it is probably even more challenging to become an actuary. Insurance companies demand that applicants have strong backgrounds in areas such as mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, computer science and calculus. read more