How can I get a California CPA licence?

Kevin, when you start working for a CPA firm you will be asked to research things such as the proper treatment for GAAP and tax law. Research is an very important part of the job so you need to learn how.

All I had to do was to google "CPA requirements by state" and what do you know! There are a lot of sites that give that information.

The state of California also publishes a handbook for CPA applicants. You can find it here:

http://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/publications/exambk1.pdf

You may think that I'm a jerk for berating you for being lazy, but my answer is all hearts and flowers compared to what will happen to you when you start working. If your boss asks you to research something and you ask "How do I do that?" he or she will take that into consideration when you are up for a promotion, a raise, or the firm is laying off staff. There are no multiple choice exams in the working world.

You do need to get a B.A. first in order to get a California CPA license and sit for the CPA Exam. Try checking here for all education and experience requirements for CA.

http://www.rogercpareview.com/cpa-exam-state-requirements.cfm?state=CA

You will need to meet all education and experience requirements as well as pass the four parts of the CPA Exam and an ethics exam. It is a rigorous process but you can do it if you stick your mind to it!

you pretty much need a degree in acctg, and 150+ credits overall to sit for the exam anywhere

Ask your counseler, that's what they are there for.

I believe in most states you have to get your degree first, work for another CPA or accounting firm for a year or two, and then pass an exam.

Search the online for the California regulations for CPA.