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\u003Cbr>degree conferral and has completed 24  \u003Cbr>semester units each in accounting and  \u003Cbr>business-related subjects.   | Candidate currently enrolled in dual degree  \u003Cbr>program that results in conferral of master's  \u003Cbr>and bachelor's at the same time and has  \u003Cbr>completed 24 semester units each in  \u003Cbr>accounting and business-related subjects.   | Candidate currently enrolled in college and  \u003Cbr>within 180 days of completing all educational  \u003Cbr>requirements,with bachelor's degree and  \u003Cbr>completion of 24 semester units each in  \u003Cbr>accounting and business-related subjects.   |\n\n# EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS\n\nCan be completed at community colleges,universities,or other institutions of learning  \n1十24十24  \nBachelor's24 semester units in24 semester units indegree or higheraccounting subjectsbusiness-related subjects  \nAccounting Subjects  \nBusiness-Related Subjects  \nAccounting  \nAccounting Subjects (in excess of  \nComputer Science and  \nAuditing  \nthe 24 semester units required)  \nInformation Services  \nExternal or Internal Reporting  \nBusiness Administration  \nEconomics  \nFinancial Reporting  \nBusiness Communications  \nFinance  \nFinancial Statement Analysis  \nBusiness Law  \nMarketing  \nFraud  \nBusiness Management  \nMathematics  \nTaxation  \nBusiness-Related Law Courses  \nStatistics  \n(offered by an accredited law school)  \nInternational CandidatesEducation must be documented on official transcripts.Education must be evaluated by a CBA-approved foreignOfficial transcripts can be submitted with your application,credentials evaluation service.mailed directly to the CBA,or sent electronically by aEvaluations can be submitted with your application or mailedCBA-approved provider.directly to the CBA.If received by mail,official transcripts must be submitted inEvaluations must be submitted in the original envelope sealedthe original envelope sealed by the school.by the evaluation service.  \nCBA  \napproves  \napplication  \nTo make CPA Exam  \nsection selections  \nonce application is  \napproved  \n## How to Complete the CPA Exam Application\n\nSelectyour  \nCPA Exam  \nsections  \n# HOWTOAPPLY FORTHE CPA EXAM\n\nCreate a Client Account (First-Time Applicants)Visit the CBA website at www.cba.ca.gov/cbt_publicClick on“My Exam Application and Account”Click on the“Establish an Account”linkComplete the form and submit  \nPay OnlineEstablish a ClientComplete theChoose aSubmit OfficialAccountApplicationPayment MethodMail Fee along withTranscripts/EvaluationsRemittance Form  \n# HOWTO SIGN UP FORTHE CPA EXAM\n\nReceive  \npayment coupon  \nfrom NASBA  \n90  \nDAYS  \nTo make payment for  \nall sections selected  \nonce payment coupon  \nis received  \nwww.cba.ca.gov I examinfo@cba.ca.gov I(916)561-1703  \n# CPA EXAM QUICKTIPS\n\nReceive an email with the link to the Client Login and temporary passwordCreate a personal password and complete all required account information  \nSubmit payment  \ncoupon and fee  \nto NASBA  \n9  \nMONTHS  \nTo schedule testing  \ndates and sit for all  \nsections listed on  \nthe NTS  \nScheduleCPA Exam atwww.prometric.com  \nReceive Notice  \nto Schedule  \n(NTS)  \n30  \nMONTHS  \nTo earn credit for the  \nremaining three sections  \nfrom the first passed  \nsection","cbCaigtPADgkj1Xh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigtPADgkj1Xh","pdf",1006638,"English","# CPA EXAM QUALIFICATIONS\n## HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THE CPA EXAM\n# EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS\n## Accounting Subjects\n## Business-Related Subjects\n## Transcript and Foreign Education Evaluation\n# How to Complete the CPA Exam Application\n## Select CPA Exam Sections\n## Pay Online and Submit Transcripts\n# HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CPA EXAM\n## Create a Client Account\n## Pay Online\n## Mail Fee and Official Transcripts\n# HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE CPA EXAM\n## Payment Coupon, NTS, and Scheduling\n# CPA EXAM QUICK TIPS","[{\"question\":\"What educational requirements are 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