CPA stands for Certified Public Accountant, and it is an accounting credential that confers expertise in the fields of accounting and auditing. CPAs hold accounting licensing requirements for the state in which they practice. These requirements vary by state, but typically include 150 semester hours (30 semester hours more than the standard 120-hour bachelor’s degree in accounting). A Master of Business Administration, or MBA, is a degree that everyone agrees gives you the skills you need for a career in business or management. Most MBA programs include a “core” curriculum of subjects like accounting, economics, marketing, and operations, as well as electives.