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The program is intended for individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree and wish to transition to a career in the field of accounting.  \nTo qualify for the CPA exam, a candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and a total of 120 semester hours of credit, including 12 hours in business and a minimum of 24 hours in accounting. The 12 hours in business must include two hours in business communication (ENG 130) and three hours in business ethics (ACC 257, or PHI 150) . Additionally, it is strongly recommended that the 12 business hours include at least three hours in business law. At Harper, ACC 211 and ACC 213 are available. The Illinois Board of Examiners provides more detailed information on educational requirements [at www.ilboe.org](at www.ilboe.org) ([https://](https://)[ ](https://)[www.ilboe.org/](www.ilboe.org/)) . Harper will accept up to 12 credit hours in equivalent courses from regionally accredited institutions.  \nRequirements for the Illinois CPA Certificate  \nTo sit for the CPA examination in Illinois effective January 1, 2023, the candidate must have a total of 120 hours of acceptable college-level education including at least a bachelor's degree. Twenty-four semester hours must be in accounting. An additional 12 hours in business courses are required, including two hours in business communications and three hours in business ethics. (Business Law is also included in the business requirements) .  \nAt Harper College, acceptable accounting courses include: ACC 101, ACC 102, ACC 201, ACC 202, ACC 203, ACC 211, ACC 251, ACC 253, ACC 254, ACC 257, ACC 260, ACC 261, ACC 280, ACC 281, ACC 282, ACC 283.  \nA wide variety of business courses are offered including ACC 211, ACC 213, CIS 101, ECO 211, ECO 212, FIN 215, MGT 111, MGT 218, MGT 270, MTH 124, MTH 225, PHI 150.  \n[Requirements for the Illinois CMA Certificate:  \nThe Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a national program with no state affiliates. The candidate must have senior standing at an accredited college or university, or must hold a baccalaureate degree, in any field, or have passed the U.S. CPA examination. 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