What kind of training does an accountant need to be a CPA?

Answer by  JohnHolmes (2660)

You will need to go to school to be a CPA. Most of them have to go to a specialized school for at least a bachelors degree.

Answer by  Mary07 (199)

To become a CPA one needs to take a required amount of accounting credit hours in college to sit for the exam. Typically to become a CPA, one has to pass four parts of the CPA exam and have at least two years public accounting experience in tax and audit.

Answer by  famoriented2010 (21)

An accountant's training in becoming a CPA varies. Some need an associate degree. They can even have a bachelor's degree before becoming a CPA. Most of all, a training which includes the CPA board exam will be a great start in becoming a Certified Public Accountant.

Answer by  moggie (329)

Most CPA's have a degree in accounting/business and are also certified nationally and with their state. Also supplemental training depending upon the state is usually required to keep up with changing laws, forms, and other. Most CPA's also take trainning in various computer programs, business startups, and marketing since many are self employeed or have to find their own clients.