MBA, CMA, and CPA: Natural Partners in the 150-Hour Requirement.

The article reports on the move of the Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and Certified Management Accountants (MCA) professionals to follow a 150-hour requirement for students who want to complete their CMA and CPA examinations within a year in the U.S. According to the article, the act has gained wide support from the State Board of Accountancy which promotes the use of the program among schools in the state. In addition, it states the history of the 150-hour requirement program as well as the educational prerequisites for the CPA and CMA examinations.