Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Description:

Although a degree is not a prerequisite to admission, this program track outlines a sequence of specialized courses designed primarily for students who may already hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and who have not majored in accounting. Other students may enroll in this program by obtaining permission from the Accounting advisors.

CPA exam candidates must have satisfactorily completed 150 semester hours, including a bachelor’s degree with 60 semester hours or higher in accounting and related accounting subjects. Specific details can be found at www.dllr.st.md.us/occprof/account.html#exams. Other individuals who do not hold a bachelor’s degree and who desire an accounting background should enroll in the Accounting degree program. Students should be advised that certain specialized courses may not be accepted for transfer by some four-year institutions. Students should register for courses in the sequence indicated in the program.