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Accounting (BBA) Professional Licensure

Bachelor of Accounting (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Association (BBA) in Accounting at Woodbury University’s School of Business (WUSB) comprises 120 credit units, which allows graduates to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam in California. However, the state boards of accountancy require students to complete 150 academic credit units to be eligible to become a licensed CPA.

For a full list of California CPA licensure requirements, please visit This Way to CPA, California. Other states may have additional educational and/or non-educational requirements.

Before enrolling at Woodbury University, prospective students should review the lists below to determine whether our program meets the educational requirements in a specific state. To discuss the process of obtaining a CPA license in a particular state, please contact Admissions at [email protected] or 818-252-5221. For a general overview of CPA licensing requirements by U.S. state and territory, students may contact an individual state board of accountancy or visit This Way to CPA, state requirements.

States for which WUSB’s BBA in Accounting MEETS the educational requirements for licensure or certification
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Guam
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Pennsylvania
  • Mississippi
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia
  • Wyoming

States for which WUSB’s BBA in Accounting DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for licensure or certification
  • Arkansas
  • Illinois
  • Kansas
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Puerto Rico
  • South Dakota
  • Texas
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

States for which WUSB HAS NOT YET DETERMINED whether the BBA in Accounting program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification

American Samoa

Other Important Notes

American Samoa: Not listed on This Way to CPA. Does not appear to have a state board of Accountancy. Woodbury will continue to monitor the status of this Territory.

General Note: The BBA Accounting program, at Woodbury University offers 120 credit units, which allows graduates to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam in California. However, the state boards of accountancy require students to complete 150 academic credit units to be eligible to become a licensed CPA.

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