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CPA Exemptions for ACCA, CA, CMA, CFA®, CIA, CIMA, and More
What are the CPA Exam requirement exemptions? And how can you qualify for CPA USA exemptions? Many financial professionals have multiple qualifications and credentials. It’s not uncommon, for example, to pursue a CPA plus another certification like the CMA or CFA®. And I often receive questions about CPA exemptions for ACCA and CIMA members, too. […]
Continue readingPennsylvania CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Pennsylvania changed the rules to become a CPA in 2025, and candidates can now gain the CPA license if they have a bachelor’s degree (120 hours of higher education) if they have at least 2 years of experience. Pennsylvania CPA Requirements 1. Pathways to Become a CPA in Pennsylvania In addition to passing the CPA […]
Continue readingWisconsin CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Wisconsin has recently changed rules and now allows those with 120 credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Candidates still need 150 credit hours to obtain the CPA license, though. The working experience is also pretty standard with 1 year of accounting experience but you will need to take an ethics exam offered by […]
Continue readingTennessee CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
The Tennessee CPA requirements mirror those found in many other jurisdictions. For example, regarding the CPA education requirements, Tennessee has a typical 150 credit hour requirement with a slightly strict rule on the number of accounting courses. Having said that, the CPA working experience requirements in Tennessee is relatively flexible and one of our readers […]
Continue readingOhio CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
The Ohio State Board used to require the standard 150 credit hours to sit for the CPA Exam. However, the CPA requirements in Ohio changed at the beginning of 2026, and you only need a bachelor’s degree (120 credit hours) to get the CPA license if you also have 2 years of experience and pass […]
Continue readingNorth Dakota CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
The North Dakota CPA requirements are fairly standard and follow the basic “3E” CPA requirements of exam, education, and experience. North Dakota CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam in ND Bachelor’s degree or above with accounting concentration. 120 credit hours from an accredited university or educational institution. 24 credit hours […]
Continue readingNorth Carolina CPA Requirements on Exam and Licensing
For the North Carolina CPA Exam requirements, the #1 rule is that the candidate must be a US citizen or has the intention of becoming one. The State Board also requires the full 150 credit hours to get the CPA license, but a bachelor degree is good enough to sit for the exam. After passing […]
Continue readingNew Hampshire CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
According to the New Hampshire CPA requirements, you only need 120 hours of higher education (basically, a bachelor’s degree) to take the CPA Exam. However, you must meet the so-called “150-hour” rule to gain the CPA license in New Hampshire. New Hampshire CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam in NH […]
Continue readingMontana CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
The Montana CPA requirements changed on January 1, 2026, and candidates no longer need 150 hours of higher education to apply for the CPA license. Instead, in addition to passing the CPA Exam and gaining 1 year of experience, candidates can meet the education requirement by graduating with a Bachelor’s degree with a certain number […]
Continue readingMissouri CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Missouri has a relatively strict educational requirement: 33 credit hours for accounting and an additional 27 hours in general business. Candidates are required to fulfill 150 credit hours in order to sit for the CPA exam. Please also note that only local residents are granted CPA license in this state. Missouri CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements […]
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