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human
You don’t need to b a CPA to do bookkeeping. You’re the person who provides records to the CPA.
gpt
For just book keeping sure, but the real money in that industry is converting your bookkeeping clients to consulting clients. For that you need a CPA. 

Admittedly the question was good money and low work and that route is great money with average work.

Edit: and if you want to expand into a tax side you’re going to need it too.