To give you an idea of how much youâre likely to make, hereâs a look at a little stage management salary* information Iâve managed to glean from the web and personal experience: 1  Stage Management Internships â $0.00/hr. 2  Equity Stage Manager Minimum â $10.67/hr.  Circus Stage Manager â $11.54/hr.
Get a bachelor's degree. Most states, with a few exceptions, require that CPAs have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. These programs typically take four years to complete, and tuition and coursework will vary depending on the school.
If you want to become a certified public accountant, you will need to pass the Uniform CPA Examination, (the CPA Exam). Before you are approved to sit for the exam, however, you will need to earn a 150-credit degree as required by your state board of accountancy.