How long does it take to become CPA?

24.07.20 06:42 PM By ArivuPro

Is a license issued by one of the 55 states or territories of US – which authorize holder to practice as a certified public accountant in that jurisdiction. It is designed by AICPA (American Institute of CPA’s) and NASBA (National Association of State Board of Accountancy, USA) to ensure only qualified individuals become CPA’s. The program which is similar to Chartered Accountancy program in India, is designed to ensure that only qualified individuals become CPA’s, equipping the individuals to have a thorough knowledge of Accounting principles of US.


It takes 1 to 1.5 years to complete all the exams of the CPA course. 


  • General rule: 
    • Every year of university education in India is equivalent to 30 semester credits of US education. 
    • Using 1 year = 30 credits, B.Com = 3 years x 30 credits = 90 credits
    • Exception: If B.Com is completed in 1st division from a NAAC ‘A’ university, the 3-year B.Com would be treated as 4 years of US education, i.e., 120 credits for B.Com alone 
    • B.Com + M.Com/MBA = 90/120 credits + 60 credits = 150/180 credits
    • B.Com + CA/CS/CWA = 90/120 credits + 60 credits = 150/180 credits

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