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Minnesota CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Minnesota generally requires an accounting concentration in order to sit for the examination, but work experience can be used to waive the degree requirement. Please also note that only local residents are granted CPA certification in this state. Minnesota CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Take the CPA Exam in Minnesota Candidates should fulfill ONE […]
Continue readingIowa CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
According to the Iowa CPA exam requirements, a bachelor’s degree is sufficient for you to sit for the CPA exam, but 150 semester hours (together with 1 year of relevant working experience) are required to get the CPA license. Please note that Iowa allows either public or non-public accounting experience (even teaching experience) to be […]
Continue readingNew Jersey CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
The New Jersey state board allows candidate to sit for the CPA exam with 120 credit hours. But ultimately, in order to get the license, you need the standard 150 credit hours to complete your CPA journey. Please note that social security number is strictly required in the license application form. New Jersey CPA Requirements […]
Continue readingColorado CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
According to the previous Colorado CPA requirements, Colorado used to be one of the few states that didn’t require 150 credit hours to qualify for a CPA license. Since July 2015, however, Colorado has joined the rest of the states to follow the standard “3Es” requirement. So now, Colorado CPA applicants must meet the requirements […]
Continue readingKentucky CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Kentucky has a simple education requirement and does not require 150 semester units to sit for the exam. However, candidates need to meet the 150-hour rule upon the application of the license. After the Uniform CPA exam and ethics exam, 1 year of public or non-public accounting experience is enough to get the CPA license. […]
Continue readingMaryland CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Maryland has relatively strict rules regarding the accounting courses you need to take for the exam. It will be helpful if your school is teaching in accordance to the Board approved curriculum (see below). Maryland CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam in Maryland Bachelor’s degree or above with accounting concentration or […]
Continue readingMaine CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Maine is a relatively easy state in which to sit for the CPA Exam. For the education requirement, Maine simply expects candidates to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher within 120 days following the examination. However, the board has a strict experience requirement: they demand 2 years of public accounting experience. But, the board will […]
Continue readingKansas CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
The #1 point you need to know about Kansas CPA exam requirements is that you have to be a local resident in order to get the CPA license. You will also need to accumulate 150 semester hours before you can apply. Another “special” requirement from KS State Board is that candidates are requested to take […]
Continue readingIndiana CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Indiana requires 150 semester hours to sit for the CPA Exam. Once you pass the CPA Exam, you’ll need to fulfill 2 years of relevant working experience. But unlike most states, you don’t need to be supervised by a CPA. That is, only verification by an active CPA licensee is sufficient. Note to international candidates: […]
Continue readingIllinois CPA Exam Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
The Illinois CPA requirements have changed in the last decade. After all, Illinois was a two-tier state until 2012, when it stopped issuing CPA certificates. Today, Illinois remains a popular option among Canadians and other international CPA candidates. Besides, Illinois does not require a Social Security Number and welcomes license applicants for the IQEX. Illinois […]
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