In order to sit for CPA Examination in New York State, you must have a Bachelor's Degree. New York State requires a total of 60 credits in Business and Accounting. These 60 credits may be part of your Bachelor's degree or in addition to your Bachelor's degree. The specific requirements are:
Accounting 24 credits, including Advanced Accounting, Cost Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing. (Advanced Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing must be completed in a four-year college.)
Business Law 6 credits
Finance 6 creditsBusiness Statistics 3 credits
Economics 6 credits
Electives 15 credits of Business and Accounting electives
The official website the NYS CPA Examination is: http://www.op.nysed.gov/cpa.htm
For general information about the CPA Examination, go to: http://www.cpa-exam.org/