Mr. Ahmed Hamed Ashry's Bachelor of Commerce degree from Ain Shams University in Egypt is considered equivalent to a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university. He has completed over 150 semester hours including at least 15 hours of accounting and auditing, with 3 hours each in auditing and accounting. This evaluation determines his education qualifies to sit for the CPA exam in Maine, though granting certification is at the state's discretion.