The University of St. Thomas accounting program meets the current education requirements set by the Minnesota Board of Accountancy to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination, and for CPA licensure, in Minnesota. CPA licensure in Minnesota requires the applicant to have completed 150 semester hours of college or university education, passed the CPA Examination, passed an ethics examination, and completed relevant work experience.
(Most other states have similar requirements.) The University of St. Thomas offers alternatives by which students can meet the 150-hour requirement, including master?s degrees (Master of Science in accountancy or Master of Business Administration) and baccalaureate coursework. Questions should be directed to the chair of the Department of Accounting or to a department faculty member.