In order to become an accountant, you will first need to graduate from high school. While in high school, you should take classes that are considered to be college prep classes. You will need to attend a four year college, where you will get a bachelor's degree in accounting. You can attend a community college for two years and transfer to a four year college to save money. Once you have your
. bachelor's degree in accounting, you will need to decide if you just want to be an accountant or if you want to become a certified public accountant. To become a certified public accountant, you will need more education, depending on your state. The easiest way to get this additional education is to get a master's degree in accounting, although this is not always required or needed in all states. It is important to determine what the educational requirements are in your state to sit for the CPA exam.
