To give you an idea of how much youâre likely to make, hereâs a look at a little stage management salary* information Iâve managed to glean from the web and personal experience: 1  Stage Management Internships â $0.00/hr. 2  Equity Stage Manager Minimum â $10.67/hr.  Circus Stage Manager â $11.54/hr.
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.
Before the CPA Exam: Earning Your Degree. The CPA exam is rigorous and demanding, and requires a CPA exam review course to increase your chances of passing. Plus, there are additional requirements youâll need to meet before you sit for the exam in 2015.Regulations vary by state, but most require 150 semester hours of instruction â which is 30 hours beyond the typical four-year bachelorâs degree.hy is the CPA Exam Required. Earning an accounting degree, being employed as an accountant (Non-CPA), and becoming a CPA are 3 different activities altogether. A CPA can be an accountant, but an accountant cannot claim they are a CPA without establishing licensure via passing the CPA Exam and applying for licensure.