What kind of education does an accountant have?

Answer by  Dean (4035)

In order to be eligible for a CPA license today, the requirements include at least 100 hours of accountancy. The easiest way to meet this requirement is to take an undergrad degree in accounting followed by a graduate (MBA) degree. The coursework renders the required number of hours in accountancy.

Answer by  helol25 (680)

Basically you just enroll for a four year degree in accounting and you can become an accountant. You could basically put all of your bets into the accounting program at any great university and then you toake all the basic accounting courses and then later on you will take some advanced courses.

Answer by  jessydav (550)

in most states to become a cpa you have to have a bachelor's and a masters in accounting. some even require some business type classes. Then you will also be required to take a CPA exam. Not all states require a master's degree, but most do. All require the CPA exam.

Answer by  Zenki (231)

Here in our contry, Philippines. You have to finish Bachelor in Science in Accountancy. It is a four year course, then after graduation, you should pass a board exam for you to qualify in getting a license and become a certified CPA.

Answer by  Dean (4035)

Each state licenses its CPA, who sit for a series of tests in order to earn the right to be called "CPA." Most CPAs have at least a four-year degree in accounting, which includes, per state requirements, at least 100 hours of accountancy.

Answer by  DrHarris (508)

You will need a bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Business. Pursuing an MBA afterward will further increase your knowledge, but not necessary. You should then take a study course for the CPA exam, and then attempt the exam.

Answer by  Gus28 (683)

A CPA requires a broad based financial education and passing the rigorous CPA exam. CPAs need a 4-year batchelors degree with an ethics course, a minimum of 24 semesters units in both business and accounting subjects. Additionally 150 semester units of education is recommended. One to two years of accounting work supervised by an active CPA licensee is also required.