http://www.ValuationStLouis.com (314) 541-8163 How to Become an Accountant: Accounting Jobs St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City – The basics of becoming a CPA – includes 150 Hour Requirement, CPA Exam, Experience and Continuing Education.
Hi, my name is Melissa Gragg — I am a business valuation expert in St. Louis, MO.
People are always asking me accounting questions.
Most students and young professionals want to know: How to become an accountant.
Well, there are CPA societies for each state and really there are CPA exam requirements which differ from state to state.
Here are the basics.
You will need 150 credit hours from an accredited university, which typically means an advanced degree, such as a masters in accounting or MBA.
Don’t worry, lots of schools offer specific programs which fulfill this requirement.
In addition to the total credit hours, you will also need a certain number of credits in advanced accounting classes and an auditing class.
Then you will need to