Pre-Requisites of the CertificationThere are 55 states in the US which are offering CPA. Every state has its own criteria of eligibility for CPA. Some states require 120 credit hours, some require 150 credit hours and some even require 24 credit hours in Accounting and 24 credit hours in business subjects. The eligibility depends upon your previous educational studies. However, in general if you are holding any one of the following educational qualifications, then you are eligible for CPA like;