What are the requirements to be licensed as a CPA in Massachusetts?
You need to have passed the CPA exam. You need to meet educational requirements, which include 150 hours of college credit. Your Bentley BS is about 120 hours, so you need an additional 30 credits, which you can take in the form of a Master’s degree or you can just complete more undergrad courses. Depending on how you complete those extra 30 credits, you may also need to meet specific course requirements. See detailed rules below. You need to meet work experience requirements, which vary according to your educational background. Depending on how you complete your 150 credits, you may be waived from any work experience, or you may need to complete one year of experience in public accounting. See detailed rules below. You should discuss your specific situation with your advisor, and check with the Massachusetts Board of Accountancy for all of the details. The website for the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants also explains the rules: www.mscpaonline.org In simplified f
