CPA

What This Skill Does

The CPA (Certified Public Accountant) skill transforms the OpenClaw AI agent into a sophisticated, personalized exam preparation mentor. It is designed to navigate the complex, high-stakes environment of CPA licensing. Beyond simple scheduling, this skill acts as a data-driven coach that manages the 18-month rolling window, tracks Notice to Schedule (NTS) deadlines, and analyzes performance data to optimize study sessions. It maintains a structured local database in ~/cpa/ to track everything from state-specific educational requirements to granular MCQ accuracy trends. By correlating exam results with the user's personal study methods, the agent provides actionable feedback, helping candidates pivot their strategy if they are not hitting the required 75-point threshold.

Installation

To integrate this skill into your environment, run the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ivangdavila/cpa Ensure that you have appropriate write permissions for the directory where your agent stores its local context files.

Use Cases

• Strategic Planning: Use this skill when you are just starting your CPA journey and need an optimal sequence for the four core sections based on your professional experience and academic background.
• Risk Management: Utilize the 18-month tracking feature to visualize your exam timeline, ensuring that you never lose credit for a passed section due to expiration.
• Performance Recovery: If you receive a failing score, feed the topic-level score report into the agent. It will parse the 'weaker/stronger' metrics to create a hyper-targeted recovery study plan.
• State Compliance: Use the agent to cross-reference your specific state's accounting credit requirements against your current education status, preventing administrative delays in the application process.

Example Prompts

1. "I just passed FAR but I'm struggling with the BEC timeline. Can you update my ~/cpa/sections/ and calculate my expiration risk for the 18-month window?"
2. "I failed AUD with a 72. Here is my score report breakdown: can you help me adjust my study plan to focus on my weaker areas for the retake?"
3. "I am a full-time working professional in New York. Based on my accounting credits, what is the most efficient order to tackle the CPA sections while keeping my NTS windows in mind?"

Tips & Limitations

• Data Integrity: Always keep your ~/cpa/ files updated. The agent's accuracy in predicting your exam success depends entirely on the data you provide regarding practice test results.
• State Variability: Remember that CPA requirements are state-specific. Always verify the agent’s guidance against your local Board of Accountancy website, as rules regarding 150-credit requirements and residency status change frequently.
• Strategy Shift: Do not rely on a 'one-size-fits-all' plan. If your MCQ accuracy does not improve after two weeks of a specific strategy, ask the agent to help you pivot your study method or focus area.