CPA Eligibility

Eligibility for the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exam is determined by the U.S. State Board of Accountancy you apply through and is based on educational credits.

In most cases, candidates need 120 semester credit hours with accounting and business-related subjects to appear for the CPA exam, and 150 credits to obtain the CPA license.

If you are pursuing Chartered Accountancy and will complete your graduation from St. Xavier's College, you may become eligible once your degree is completed and your academic transcripts are evaluated by a credential evaluation agency such as NIES or WES. If the evaluation confirms the required credits, you can then apply to a suitable state board and register for the CPA exam.

Many CA students choose to apply after completing graduation, as it usually helps meet the credit requirements more easily.

The CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is regulated by U.S. State Boards of Accountancy, so eligibility depends on the state board through which a candidate applies.

In general, candidates need around 120–150 semester credit hours in accounting and business-related subjects. Indian candidates with backgrounds such as B.Com, M.Com, CA, CMA, CS, or similar commerce and finance degrees are commonly eligible.

Indian academic qualifications are usually evaluated by credential evaluation agencies such as NASBA International Evaluation Services (NIES) or WES to determine U.S. credit equivalency. Many state boards allow candidates to appear for the CPA exam with 120 credits, while 150 credits and relevant work experience are typically required to obtain the CPA license.

The CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is regulated by U.S. State Boards of Accountancy, so eligibility to take the CPA exam depends on the specific state board a candidate applies through.

In most cases, candidates must have 120–150 semester credit hours in accounting and business-related subjects from recognised education programs. Common academic backgrounds for Indian candidates include B.Com, M.Com, CA, CMA, CS, or other commerce and finance degrees.

Indian degrees are usually evaluated by credential evaluation agencies such as NASBA International Evaluation Services (NIES) or WES to determine their U.S. credit equivalency.

Many state boards allow candidates to appear for the CPA exam with 120 credits, while 150 credits and relevant work experience are generally required to obtain the CPA license. Requirements can vary depending on the state board selected.

AICPA, worlds the largest accounting organisation, administers the CPA exams. Candidates need to pass all four CPA examinations to get membership in the AICPA. The 55-state board of accountancy in the United States who are members of NASBA, on the other hand, awards a CPA license.

Each state board has its own set of qualifying requirements that an aspirant must have to receive a CPA designation. The following are some guidelines candidates need to follow to get CPA certification in India:

A Masters degree in commerce, accounting, or finance. To appear for US CPA tests, an aspirant requires 120 credits. To acquire a US CPA license the candidate should have at least 150 credits. One year of university education in India is equivalent to 30 credits in the United States. In some circumstances, first-year graduates of NAAC-A certified Indian universities can also appear for the US CPA exams.