How to Fulfill Academic Requirements for a CPA in New York
In order to become a CPA in New York, three basic requirements must be met. The first step is to obtain the proper educational credentials, which includes specific credit requirements. Therefore, it's not as simple as just graduating with an accounting degree. After the educational credits are met, candidates must also pass the four sections of the CPA exam and work under a licensed CPA for a minimum of one year before they can be fully licensed to work as a CPA on their own.
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Register for a bachelor's degree program in accounting. In New York, CPA candidates must either obtain a degree from an institution registered by the New York State Education Department, or complete a regionally accredited institutions program that meets specific credit requirements.
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Take at least 33 semester hours specifically in accounting-related subjects. Some examples include subjects such as fundamentals of accounting, advanced accounting, and corporate accounting practices.
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Take at least 36 hours in business-related electives. Some examples include subjects such as business management, business ethics, and business law.
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Take at least one class on each of the four required curriculum subjects. Subject areas include financial accounting and reporting, cost or managerial accounting, taxation, and auditing and attestation services.
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Take courses related to the study of business or accounting communications, ethics and professional responsibility, and accounting research. These courses don't have to be stand-alone courses that specifically focus on these subjects, but they must be at least integrated into your other subjects to qualify.
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Complete a minimum of 150 credit hours of higher education in total. While candidates will be eligible to sit for the CPA exam after 120 credit hours are completed, an applicant won't be able to obtain the license until the full 150 hours are finished. Many students choose to go on and obtain a master's degree in accounting to fulfill any additional credits that their undergraduate program didn't require, but this is optional.
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