By DeVry University
November 29, 2021
5 min read
November 29, 2021
5 min read
Whether you’re just getting started in the accounting field or preparing to pursue the next level in your career, earning your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license may help you meet the qualifications for exciting roles that may not be available to those without this professional designation.
Before you can become a CPA, however, there are certain testing and licensure eligibility requirements that you must meet, beginning with the CPA exam and prerequisite education.
Sections of the test are taken individually, and you are allowed 4 hours to complete each one. Each section must be passed with a minimum score of 75 out of 99. While there is no set order or timeline for taking the sections, all 4 must be passed within an 18-month window.
1Credits and degrees earned from this institution do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. Persons interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for their field of interest. For instance, typically 150 credit hours or education are required to meet state regulatory agency education requirements for CPA licensure.
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