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These variations encompass the number of accounting and business course hours, experience, exam success, background checks 1, and ethical compliance. Understanding these differences is key to determining a student's eligibility to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam and apply forlicensure in different jurisdictions. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations mandate institutions to transparently disclose any additional non-educational requirements necessary to obtain the license or certification for which the program of education is designed to provide preparation.\u003Cbr>1Results ofa background check may disqualify an individual from obtaining licensure. As such, it is your responsibility to determine if your circumstances pose any barriers.\u003Cbr>Education Requirements\u003Cbr>To qualify for CPA licensure in Colorado, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and complete 150 semester hours (225 quarter hours) of postsecondary education.\u003Cbr>This education must include:\u003Cbr>Accounting Coursework\u003Cbr>• 33 semester hours (49.5 quarter hours) in accounting, including:\u003Cbr>o No more than 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of introductory accounting (e.g., principles of accounting, payroll accounting, accounting software)\u003Cbr>o At least 27 semester hours (40.5 quarter hours) of upper level accounting coursework, covering subject areas such as:\u003Cbr>▪ Accounting ethics\u003Cbr>▪ Accounting information systems\u003Cbr>▪ Accounting research and analysis\u003Cbr>▪ Accounting theory\u003Cbr>▪ Auditing and attestation services\u003Cbr>▪ Financial accounting and reporting (including for governmental and not-for-profit entities)\u003Cbr>▪ Financial Statement Analysis\u003Cbr>▪ Fraud examination\u003Cbr>▪ Internal controls and risk assessment\u003Cbr>▪ Managerial or cost accounting\u003Cbr>▪ Taxation and tax research\u003Cbr>▪ Forensic accounting\u003Cbr>▪ Tax auditing\u003Cbr>▪ Other Board-approved accounting topics\u003Cbr>o Must include at least one 3-semester-hour auditing course focused on U.S. GAAS\u003Cbr>o No more than 3 semester hours of internship may count toward accounting requirements\u003Cbr>Last Updated: April 2026 |\n| --- | --- |\n\n| \u003Cbr>Colorado Professional Licensure Disclosure | Certified Public Accountant (CPA)\u003Cbr>The remaining programs provide advanced knowledge and skills in accounting and finance to equip students for various non-licensure accounting and finance roles, such as financial analyst, management accountant, internal auditor, budget analyst, and financial manager.\u003Cbr>DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Bachelor of Science in Accounting | \u003Cbr>Graduate Certificate in Accounting |\n| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Concentration: Accounting | Graduate Certificate in Accounting Certification Preparation-Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam Preparation |\n| \u003Cbr>Bachelor of Science in Technical Management – Concentration: Accounting | \u003Cbr>Graduate Certificate in Accounting Certification Preparation-Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam Preparation |\n| Bachelor of Science in Management – Concentration: Accounting | Master of Business Administration (MBA)– Concentration: Accounting |\n| | \u003Cbr>Master of Science in Accounting-Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam Preparation Emphasis |\n|  | Master of Science in Accounting-General Accounting Emphasis |\n| | \u003Cbr>Master of Accounting and Financial Management – Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam Preparation Emphasis |\n|  | Master of Accounting and Financial Management – Finance Emphasis |\n| | \u003Cbr>Master of Accounting and Financial Mana","cbCaigx2EHVRyC1u","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigx2EHVRyC1u","pdf",204816,"English","# Overview\n# Education Requirements\n## Accounting Coursework\n# Notes and Conditions\n# Useful Links","[{\"question\":\"What degree and credit hours are required for CPA licensure in Colorado?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and complete 150 semester hours (225 quarter hours) of postsecondary education.\"},{\"question\":\"How many accounting hours are required, and what must they include?\",\"answer\":\"The education must include 33 semester hours (49.5 quarter hours) in accounting, with no more than 6 semester hours of introductory accounting and at least 27 semester hours of upper-level accounting covering specified subject areas.\"},{\"question\":\"Are there limits on internships and auditing course requirements in Colorado?\",\"answer\":\"No more than 3 semester hours of internship may count toward accounting requirements, and at least one 3-semester-hour auditing course focused on U.S. GAAS is required.\"},{\"question\":\"Does this disclosure guarantee licensure approval by Colorado or other states?\",\"answer\":\"No. The disclosure does not assure that a state licensing or certification authority will approve or reject an application, and students are encouraged to contact the licensing agency for the most current requirements.\"}]","Colorado Professional Licensure Disclosure - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | PDF"]