[Anonymous]

I have taken intermediate accounting I,II,III and advanced accounting I,II. I am planning to take principles of accounting next semester, which is a prerequisite for the above classes mentioned and thus a much easier class. The reason for trying to take this class is to fill up the accounting related course requirement (24 Units), and that it will be a good review for my studying for the CPA exam.

Question: When they verify accounting units and decide whether I have enough accounting units ,would there be any chance of not getting credit for the Principles of Accounting course that I’m planning on to take since I have already taken much more advanced classes that requires this course as a pre-requisite?

[Missy]

As long as it's not considered a duplicate of a course already taken and the requirements aren't for a certain number of upper level courses it should count but best to call your board and check.

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
Finance/Admin/HR Manager

[Yolonge]

Same as mla said, it will be generally okay, but check with the state board for confirmation.

After graduation, I have take 2 entry level accounting class from local community college (different course number, name; but pretty much what I have taken at 4-year school already). I reside in Maryland, and they take credits as long as it is not a duplicate and from accredited institution. I figured why not… no need to study or buy books.

Maryland accepted my credit.

Materials: Wiley book + Ninja MCQ

FAR - 83 (Jan 2016)
Study time: 6 weeks
BEC - 87 (April 2016)
Study time: 2 weeks
AUD - 92 (July 2016), (74 Feb 2016), (72 May 2016)
Study time: 4 (Feb) + 2 (May) + 3 (July) = 9 weeks total
REG - (70 April 2016)
Study time: 3 weeks

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