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Colin Smith, CPA

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Colin Smith is a certified public accountant and financial reporting consultant with over 14 years of experience advising public and private companies with a range of complex accounting projects. Colin also runs an accounting blog where he helps students and young professionals navigate the challenges of passing the CPA exam.


Colin is a paid member of the Red Ventures freelance Education Integrity Network.



  • Expertise: Accounting, CPA exam prep
  • Education: BSBA Accounting and Finance, The Ohio State University
  • Affiliations: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

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