Career Description
This first step is straightforward. Most state boards require candidates to have 120 credit hours in commerce, accounting or finance to sit for a CPA Exam section. Once you have achieved those 120 credit hours, you’re one vital step closer to sitting for the exam. To earn full CPA licensure, you'll need to meet what's referred to as the Four E's:
- Education: 120+ credit hours in commerce, accounting or finance.
- Experience: Specifics vary depending on your licensing state, but most state boards require a set number of years of experience in public accounting firms or work overseen by a CPA.
- Exam: All candidates must pass all four sections of the CPA Exam.
- Ethics: Most states also require candidates to take and pass an ethics exam.
Read More
This first step is straightforward. Most state boards require candidates to have 120 credit hours in commerce, accounting or finance to sit for a CPA Exam section. Once you have achieved those 120 credit hours, you’re one vital step closer to sitting for the exam. To earn full CPA licensure, you'll need to meet what's referred to as the Four E's:
- Education: 120+ credit hours in commerce, accounting or finance.
- Experience: Specifics vary depending on your licensing state, but most state boards require a set number of years of experience in public accounting firms or work overseen by a CPA.
- Exam: All candidates must pass all four sections of the CPA Exam.
- Ethics: Most states also require candidates to take and pass an ethics exam.