taxguy

What is a bit odd is that each state has slightly different accounting requirements. However, no state to my knowledge requires less than 24 credits ( and usually 30 credits) for the CPA. Thus, 5 courses would NOT be enough for most states!

As for Florida, Florida is a strange state because it has odd requirements. I think they do this to keep other accountants out of the state. Yes, their web site does state that 36 accounting credits are required. I don't know if graduate credits are given the same weight.

At the very least, if you want to meet most educational requirements found in many states, you should take at least 30 credits in accounting, at least one and preferably two courses in business law, two economic courses (Macro and Micro), a course in business or accounting ethics, and one course each in finance, management and marketing.

Understand, although it is a uniform CPA, each state has their own peculiar educational requirements. You need to check with your state board of accountancy in the state that you want to take the CPA exam. One of the benefits of participating in an accounting program in the state that you will take the exam is that usually that school will meet their own state's requirements and understand the requirements of that state.