The CPA Exams are administered by AICPA, the world’s largest accounting body. AICPA offers membership to all the
aspirants successfully clearing all 4 CPA exams. CPA license, however, is issued by the 55 state boards of
accountancy of the US that are part of NASBA. Each state board has different eligibility criteria that the aspirant
needs to meet to take the US CPA exams.
. Master’s Degree in any of the streams of Commerce, Accounting or Finance
. An aspirant needs 120 credits to take the US CPA exams and 150 credits to get his CPA license
. It’s considered that one year of University education in India is equal to 30 credits of US education
. In some cases, first division graduates of a three-year degree from NAAC-A accredited universities of India are qualified
to take the US CPA exams too.
Who are eligible for CPA?
The CPA Exams are administered by AICPA, the world’s largest accounting body. AICPA offers membership to all the
aspirants successfully clearing all 4 CPA exams. CPA license, however, is issued by the 55 state boards of
accountancy of the US that are part of NASBA. Each state board has different eligibility criteria that the aspirant
needs to meet to take the US CPA exams.
. Master’s Degree in any of the streams of Commerce, Accounting or Finance
. An aspirant needs 120 credits to take the US CPA exams and 150 credits to get his CPA license
. It’s considered that one year of University education in India is equal to 30 credits of US education
. In some cases, first division graduates of a three-year degree from NAAC-A accredited universities of India are qualified
to take the US CPA exams too.