{"id":12986,"date":"2026-04-16T16:06:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T23:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.academy.intuit.com\/?p=12986"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:50:46","slug":"150-hour-rule-cpa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/academy.intuit.com\/blog\/job-readiness\/accounting\/150-hour-rule-cpa\/","title":{"rendered":"The 150-Hour Rule: What CPAs Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you’re planning to become a certified public accountant (CPA), you’ve probably heard about the 150-hour rule. It\u2019s the education benchmark for most states, meaning you need 150 college credit hours to qualify for your CPA license. That\u2019s more than the 120 credits you\u2019d need for a typical bachelor\u2019s degree.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 150-hour rule has long been the CPA standard. But change is in motion. Several states<\/a> are now rethinking and rewriting their requirements, exploring new ways to help emerging accountants get their licenses faster.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re just starting your degree or planning your next career step, knowing how this rule works (and where it\u2019s headed) can help you carve the right path to your CPA goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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