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Bachelor's in a Non-Business Subject:

If you have obtained a bachelor's in a non-business subject you most likely will need to complete the Certificate in Professional Accounting – Accounting Subjects (24 Units) ; the Certificate in Professional Accounting – Business Subjects (24 Units) and finally the Certificate in Professional Accounting – Accounting Study and Ethics (30 Units). 

Not too sure of what courses you need to still take to fulfill the education requirements for the CPA license?  Be sure to review the tipsheet and course worksheet from the California Board of Accountancy. 

Next steps:

1. Review certificate pathways to confirm which course(s) during which semester(s) will work with your schedule. Accounting Subjects  Business Subjects  Ethics - Fast Track  Ethics - Regular Track
   
2. Apply to Santa Ana College. 
3. Register for classes. 

NOTE: THE ABOVE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE ACCEPTANCE OF COURSES TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT IS ULTIMATELY DETERMINED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUTANCY. IT IS UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT TO MAKE THE ASSESSMENT AS TO COURSES REQUIRED.