- For writing CPA Exams one needs 120 Credits.
- For getting CPA License one needs 150 Credits.
In India, every year of university education is considered equivalent to 30 semester credits of US education.
However, there is an exception to this rule, graduation from a NAAC A university
with first division gets a 4 year bachelor’s degree with 120 credits.
Hence in India,
- B.Com = 3 years x 30 credits = 90 credits. (Non-Eligible)
However, B Com ( NAAC A ) alone has the potential to get 120 credits. (Eligible)
- B.Com + M.Com/MBA = 90/120 credits + 60 credits = 150/180 credits (Eligible)
- B.Com + CA/CS/CWA = 90/120 credits + 60 credits = 150/180 credits. (Eligible)
Note: The above picture gives a gross idea on CPA eligibility. As stated above, different states of the US have different sets of eligibility criteria and a CPA exam prospect needs to fulfil the eligibility criteria of a given state. The eligibility is evaluated by CPA evaluation agencies. Finaco Pro provides free eligibility check that you could use to check if you’re eligible to take the prestigious US CPA certification.