The wild classes CPAs take for their 150 hours

Check out my latest piece in Accounting Today about the wild classes CPAs take to fulfill their 150 credit hours. Courses like pickleball, rock and roll history, and even “Alabama Dinosaurs” have enabled enterprising accountants to power through this arbitrary requirement.

Thanks to everyone who commented on my LinkedIn post with the wild classes they took to get to 150. You made this story possible!

Let's continue discussing improving access to the CPA license while maintaining high standards. How can we reform initial licensing to prioritize practical skills?

Here’s the LinkedIn post that inspired the article: