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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.
2. Get a bachelor's degree. Most states, with a few exceptions, require that CPAs have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. These programs typically take four years to complete, and tuition and coursework will vary depending on the school. Certain companies also require that a CPA have a master's degree. 2  Increase your job prospects by getting a master's in either finance or accounting. 3  These programs typically take one or two years to complete.