Louisiana CPA Exam Requirements

Louisiana only grants CPA license to its resident and they have very specific subject requirement for the accounting courses. Please make sure the educational institution you are attending is teaching in accordance to this requirement.

Lousiana CPA Exam Requirements

1. Education Requirements To Sit For The Exam:

• Bachelor degree or above
• 150 semester units from an accredited university or educational institution
• Course requirement:
  • Accounting: 24 semester units in undergrad level, or 21 in graduate level. Please check for specific subject requirements
  • Business: 24 semester units, including commercial law

2. Additional Requirements To Get CPA License:Education:

• Same as the exam requirement

Work Experience:

• 1 year experience under the supervision of a licensed CPA. Please contact the State Board on the nature of experience required.

Ethics Qualification:

• Passing of the CPA Ethics Exam administered by the AICPA.

3. Residency & Age Requirements:

• US citizenship not required
• Candidate must be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state.
• Minimum age: none

4. Fees:

• First-timers: $823 (4 CPA exam fees) + $130 (initial application fee, depending on the number of sections) = $953
• Repeaters: exam fees + $65-110 repeat application fees
• Certificate application fee: $100

5. Other Useful Information:

• Louisiana CPA Exam Instruction

6. Contact: State Board of CPAs of Louisiana601 Poydras Street, Suite 1770 New Orleans, LA 70130

• Email: cpaes-la@nasba.org
• Phone: 504-566-1244
• Fax: 504-566-1252

Can’t Get Qualified In Louisiana? Don’t give up, as you may well be qualified to register through other states and sit for the same CPA exam. With the recent Substantial Equivalency (CPA reciprocity) rule CPAs from most states can practice across the country.

• Feel free to check out the non-Louisiana CPA Exam Requirements here.

Your Next Step

Now that you have begun the process of applying for the CPA exam, it’s time to compare the CPA Exam review courses. The earlier you start, the better you can get prepared and pass the exam. You can also drop me a note on Facebook here if you have specific questions regarding CPA exam requirements. Good luck!

* 1 semester = 1.5 quarters ** Photograph courtesy of wallyg

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