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Tennessee requires CPAs to complete 150 total hours of education in accounting classes including a bachelorâs degree. 30 semester hours must be in accountancy courses including 24 upper-division hours. 24 semester hours must be in business courses including 12 upper-division hours.
Apply for a degree program in accountancy. Depending upon your state accountancy requirements, you can do 1 of the following: 1  Earn a 2-year associate's degree in accounting. 2  You should look for programs that have placement into entry-level positions and aid in passing the uniform accounting exams. You may be required to have 2 years of work experience before becoming a licensed CPA, rather than 1. 2  Earn a 4-year degree. 3  This is a better path if you are unsure of the state where you will want to practice.