The 150-hour requirement  Aug 15, 2011  If you want to sit for
the Uniform CPA Exam in the state of Ohio, you are required to
have 150 semester hours (225 quarter hours) of college
education. Now while this may sound like you'll be in school
forever, take heart. There are huge benefits that result from
these extra credit hours.   If passing the exam the first time
around isn't incentive enough, then let's talk money. With most
programs, having 150 means walking away with a master's degree.
And master's degree holders receive starting salaries that are
10 - 20% higher than the starting salaries of individuals with
bachelor's degrees.  You'll also increase your chances of
climbing the corporate ladder more quickly. Promotions to
manager and partner and to corporate managerial positions are
increasingly being awarded to individuals with master's degrees.
But getting 150 hours doesn't mean just staying in school for
five years. There are many ways to earn your 150 semester hours.
You can complete your four-year