Asexual | Sexual-cloning | -artificial insementation in vitro-tissue culture | [genetic engineering]
To obtain the required body of knowledge and to develop the skills and abilities needed to be successful CPAs, students should complete 150 semester hours of education. Many states/jurisdictions now require or will require 150 semester hours of education for obtaining the CPA certification.
The academic requirements for admission to the CPA examination are: 1  150 semester college credits (225 quarter college credits). 2  30 semester college credits (45 quarter college credits) in accounting courses, OR 24 semester college credits (36 quarter college credits) in accounting courses above the introductory level. Accounting courses typically cover the areas of financial accounting, cost/managerial accounting, CPA auditing, and taxation. 24 semester college credits (36 quarter college credits) in business courses.