07-13-2011, 08:14 AM
Thanks for the input! I tried to see if testing will meet the requirements to sit for the CPA exam but I'm still a little confused. I'm not sure if I will end up going that route, but definitely want to have the option in case I decide to! Below is the information I found regarding becoming a licensed CPA in New Jersey:
Does the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy accept Pass/Fail classes toward the 150 hour credit requirement?
Answer: Pass/fail courses are acceptable in New Jersey provided credit is received on an official transcript form at a regionally accredited school. These courses usually do not count toward the GPA credits but as long as the candidate passed and received credit for the courses, New Jersey will accept them.
I currently have my bachelor's degree in Marketing from an accredited school. I'm interested in becoming a CPA. I have 136 credits including 24 business credits to fulfill that requirement. I want to take some Accounting classes at a community college to fulfill my accounting credit requirement. Would the accounting classes that I take at the community college count towards the 150 credit requirement since I already have my Bachelor's from an accredited school?
Answer: At the undergraduate level, you will need to take 24 semester hours in accounting from a business school or college of business which is accredited by AACSB, ACBSP or other accrediting agency recognized by the State Board or 30 semester hours of accounting from an educational institution which is accredited by the Middle States Association, Commission on Higher Education or other accrediting agency recognized by the Board. These credit hours must include courses covering the subjects of financial accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting.
From this information or prior experience, can anyone tell me if I am able to take the Federal Tax TECEP and have it count or if I actually need to take the course??
Any information would be GREATLY appreciated
Thanks!
Rachel
Does the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy accept Pass/Fail classes toward the 150 hour credit requirement?
Answer: Pass/fail courses are acceptable in New Jersey provided credit is received on an official transcript form at a regionally accredited school. These courses usually do not count toward the GPA credits but as long as the candidate passed and received credit for the courses, New Jersey will accept them.
I currently have my bachelor's degree in Marketing from an accredited school. I'm interested in becoming a CPA. I have 136 credits including 24 business credits to fulfill that requirement. I want to take some Accounting classes at a community college to fulfill my accounting credit requirement. Would the accounting classes that I take at the community college count towards the 150 credit requirement since I already have my Bachelor's from an accredited school?
Answer: At the undergraduate level, you will need to take 24 semester hours in accounting from a business school or college of business which is accredited by AACSB, ACBSP or other accrediting agency recognized by the State Board or 30 semester hours of accounting from an educational institution which is accredited by the Middle States Association, Commission on Higher Education or other accrediting agency recognized by the Board. These credit hours must include courses covering the subjects of financial accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting.
From this information or prior experience, can anyone tell me if I am able to take the Federal Tax TECEP and have it count or if I actually need to take the course??
Any information would be GREATLY appreciated
Thanks!
Rachel
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