Bachelor's in business:

If you have obtained a bachelor's in a business subject other than accounting you are on the right track to meeting the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam.  Based upon the typical courses that a business major takes at most 4-year universities in California, you most likely will need to complete the Certificate in Professional Accounting – Accounting Study and Ethics (30 Units).  This certificate can be completed in either 1 year (fast track) or 2 years (regular track).  In addition to the Accounting Study and Ethics certificate, you most likely will have to take some courses found in the Certificate in Professional Accounting – Accounting Subjects and/or the Certificate in Professional Accounting – Business Subjects

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. Ethics - Fast Track  Ethics - Regular Track  Accounting Subjects Business Subjects
   
2. Apply to Santa Ana College. 
3. Register for classes. 

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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.