The CPA designation is a steppingstone to whatever business career you can imagine or aspire to be in, and it makes you a highly sought-after strategic business partner!
Requirements
Education
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Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
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Many states allow a candidate to sit for the CPA Exam with 120 credit hours including specific accounting credits.
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For the CPA License, most states require 150 semester hours.
Experience
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Most states require 1-3 years work experience under the supervision of a Licensed CPA. Local work experience is considered acceptable.
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State Boards consider 2 areas for experience:
Type of employer: Public accounting firm vs industry
Type of work: Tax vs audit vs managerial accounting
Exam
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Achieve a score of 75 or more for each part of the “Uniform CPA Examination” which is administered by the AICPA
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Be prepared to take the exam in English
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Sit for the exam in the U.S. or if you are an international candidate, you can take the exam in any of the following countries: India, Nepal, England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates.
License
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Meet the education requirements
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Sit and pass all 4 parts of the Uniform CPA Examination
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Meet the experience requirements as determined by your state board
Find out if you meet these requirements.
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Exam Overview
To earn the CPA credential, you need to pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination. Find out more about each exam section and its key topics.
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Duration: 4 hour Exam
Multiple-Choice Questions & Task-Based Simulations
Auditing and Attestation
Duration: 4 hour Exam
Multiple-Choice Questions & Task-Based Simulations
Regulation
Duration: 4 hour Exam
Multiple-Choice Questions & Task-Based Simulations
Business Environment and Concepts
Duration: 4 hour Exam
Multiple-Choice Questions, Written Communication, Tasks & Task-Based Simulations
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