BA in Political Science with TESC -- what actually is required?

[tbradford1]

I just wanted to reiterate the message that Cookderosa said about the CPA licensing requirements. What Cookderosa says is correct about how important it is to check with your state regarding licensing requirements. Generally speaking, most states will take CLEP/distance credits so long as they are accepted by a regionally-accredited school or obtained through a regionally-accredited school. Most states have moved to a 150 hour requirement, although the extra credits can generally be earned in anything so long as you meet the minimum number of credits in accounting and business.

Checking with your state is very important as some states are pickier than others. Texas is a good example of this, they have very specific requirements down to which school they will accept credits from.

If it is at all possible I would recommend that your daughter take Intermediate Accounting I and II at the local college if she can, these are very challenging courses to take in a distance format. LSU has a bunch of accredited accounting classes that are very inexpensive that could cover some of the upper level courses she may need as well. Here's a link to their certificate program but they offer other classes as well:

What Cookderosa says is correct about how important it is to check with your state regarding licensing requirements. Generally speaking, most states will take CLEP/distance credits so long as they are accepted by a regionally-accredited school or obtained through a regionally-accredited school. Most states have moved to a 150 hour requirement, although the extra credits can generally be earned in anything so long as you meet the minimum number of credits in accounting and business.

Checking with your state is very important as some states are pickier than others. Texas is a good example of this, they have very specific requirements down to which school they will accept credits from.

If it is at all possible I would recommend that your daughter take Intermediate Accounting I and II at the local college if she can, these are very challenging courses to take in a distance format. LSU has a bunch of accredited accounting classes that are very inexpensive that could cover some of the upper level courses she may need as well. Here's a link to their certificate program but they offer other classes as well:

LSU Independent and Distance Learning

Good luck! I'm currently finishing my last CPA exam for licensing in Illinois so if I can help with any other questions you may have let me know. An accounting degree can be a great place to start a career, but it's important to make sure you can get a CPA license as well, as it makes you more marketable and allows you to more easily support yourself in the field.