I've done B.Com from IGNOU. Will an MBA from SMU help me in accumulating 150 Semester Hours (for appearing for U.S. CPA Exam)?

For being eligible for CPA Exam (USA), a person is required to possess a Bachelor's Degree AND should have completed 150 Semester Hours of College. An Indian B.Com Degree only consists of 90 Semester Hours. Will an MBA Degree from SMU be recognised by the U.S. Agencies as a Post Graduation Degree?

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Shaban | Guide-Level 11

2012-09-17 14:19:03

Hi, International candidates are eligible to qualify as U.S. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) as long as they meet Board of Accountancy eligibility requirements in one of 54 U.S jurisdictions. Qualifying through a board of accountancy is the only route to the CPA designation. There is no centra