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Tennessee requires CPAs to complete 150 total hours of education in accounting classes including a bachelorâs degree. 30 semester hours must be in accountancy courses including 24 upper-division hours. 24 semester hours must be in business courses including 12 upper-division hours.
Steps. 1  1. Graduate from high school. Alternatively, you can take the General Education Development (GED) examination. 2  2. 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. 3  3. Get certified in your state.