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Complete Your CPA Credit Requirements Online

The fastest, most affordable way to complete the education credits you need for CPA eligibility — without a full master's degree.

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150
Typical credit requirement
120
Many graduates already have
24+
Accounting credits often required
24+
Business credits often required

Exact requirements vary by state board. For example, California requires a bachelor's degree, 150 total semester units, 24 accounting units, 24 business-related units, plus additional study units.

Who This Is For

  • Accounting majors who need additional credits
  • Career changers entering accounting
  • International students seeking CPA eligibility in the U.S.
  • Professionals who passed the CPA exam but still need education credits
  • Students who want a lower-cost alternative to a Master of Accounting

How It Works

Upload Your Transcript
Send your unofficial transcript or NASBA evaluation.
Get a Personalized Plan
We identify exactly which credits you still need.
Complete Courses Online
Self-paced courses through accredited partners.
Submit Your Transcript
Partner institution sends transcript to your board.
Move Toward Licensure
Continue toward your CPA eligibility.

Accounting Courses

  • • Accounting Principles I & II
  • • Intermediate Accounting I & II
  • • Federal Taxation
  • • Auditing
  • • Advanced Financial Accounting

Business Courses

  • • Business Law & Ethics
  • • Management Principles
  • • Management Information Systems
  • • Finance
  • • Statistics

A Smarter Way to Reach 150 Credits

Many CPA candidates need only a handful of courses, not an entire graduate degree.

Traditional Master of Accounting
$20,000+
Open Credits CPA Pathway
Pay only for the courses you need

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a master's degree to become a CPA?
No. Most states require 150 total credit hours, but they generally do not require a master's degree. Many candidates complete additional accounting and business coursework instead.
Will these credits count for my state board?
Courses are completed through accredited partner institutions and/or approved credit providers. Final acceptance is determined by your state board of accountancy.
Can international students use Open Credits?
Yes. We can help review foreign credential evaluations and identify any remaining accounting, business, ethics, or elective credits needed for CPA eligibility.
How long do the courses take?
Most self-paced courses can be completed on your own schedule. Completion time depends on the course and your study pace.
What is included in the transcript evaluation?
We review your completed coursework, compare it to your target state's CPA education requirements, and provide a recommended course plan.

Open Credits is an advising and enrollment platform. Courses are provided through accredited partner institutions and/or credit-recommended providers, including UPI Study. UPI Study courses carry ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations (accredited by UPI Study). Final acceptance of credits is determined by each state board of accountancy and receiving institution. Open Credits does not guarantee licensure, exam eligibility, or transfer outcomes.

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