Just a curious question for all of you accountants or CPA's out there. If a person that has a business degree took all of the $262 LSU course below wouldn't they be able to sit for the CPA exam. Example I have a degree in business 128-hours. I've already taken Financial and Mangerial Accounting but would take it again. Since you need 150 hours to sit for the example I think the below online classes combined with my current degree hours would meet the criteria. I read that the course are AACSB accredited also. I think the guidelines for most states on the number of Accounting hours is 24. Has anyone out there taken any of these classes. LSU Independent and Distance Learning ACCT 2001 – Introductory Financial Accounting ACCT 2101 – Introductory Managerial Accounting ACCT 3001 – Intermediate Accounting---Part I (H) ACCT 3021 – Intermediate Accounting, Part II (H) ACCT 3121 – Cost Analysis & Control ACCT 3221 – Income Tax Accounting I ACCT 3222 – Auditing ACCT 4022 – Advanced Accounting ACCT 4235 – Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting ACCT 4421 – Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting (H)
The number and nature of of accounting courses required varies from state to state, and some may not accept accounting credits earned by distance learning, so be sure you have an ironclad understanding of your state's requirements, including the general business courses that they may require. I took Income Tax from LSU back in 2007. It's moderately challenging, but nothing that diligence and being organized cannot overcome.
Like the person before me mentioned, it will depend on your state's requirements. In addition to the distance issue, some states require more accounting credits than others, and some require the credits to be upper level to count. Some very picky states (e.g. Texas) have very specific requirements. Your state's website should have most or all of the info you need, but a follow-up email or phone call to clarify is helpful. I have taken a couple of classes at LSU and they were challenging but not too difficult. You have to be diligent with them though, since you essentially make your own due dates within their specified time frame. Good luck!
