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Professional Certification Preparation

The MPA degree requirements can satisfy minimal education requirements to sit for the Texas Certified Public Accountant certificate. The requirements to sit for the exam and to receive the CPA certificate are specified in the Public Accountancy Act of 1991 (as amended) and are administered by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Interested students are directed to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy website at www.tsbpa.state.tx.us for further information.