Tennessee CPA Requirements

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Getting your Tennessee CPA

CPA Exam Requirements


Education Requirements

Credit Requirements: 120 semester units (180 quarter units)

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate

Additional Requirements: Completed at least 30 semester hours of accounting, including at least 24 semester hours at the upper-division level, and 24 semester hours of business courses with at least 12 hours from upper-division courses


Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required

Minimum Age: None

Additional Requirements: It is not necessary to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state