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CPA Reciprocity Rule and Substantially Equivalent States
CPA reciprocity is complicated. Each state has different rules, and the rules keep changing. Before we get into the details of CPA state reciprocity, let’s take a look at the history. Then, let’s review recent developments to streamline the CPA reciprocal license process. CPA Reciprocity: Why the Need As you may know, the CPA license […]
Continue readingUS CPA Exam for Filipinos: Complete Guide to Get Your License
This page is dedicated to Filipino accountants who want to obtain a US CPA license. More specifically, you might find this post helpful if you are in one of the following situations: I am an American CPA looking for job opportunities in the Philippines. I am a Filipino looking for help in passing the CPA […]
Continue readingHow to Study Effectively for Exams: My 9 Tips for Success
This is my second post series on how to study for the CPA exam with young children around. I’d like to share my observations based on the stories of these amazing moms and dads, as well as from my daily conversations with aspiring CPAs. How to Study Effectively for Exams When It Seems Impossible 1. […]
Continue readingCPA 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 readingCPA Exam NTS: Samples, 3 Common Issues and Solutions
You may have come across a term called NTS quite often in your CPA journey. What exactly is NTS? What’s the significance? The CPA Exam NTS Stands for Notice To Schedule The NTS is issued by NASBA. It is your approval ticket to sit for the CPA exam in the US. This is the authorization […]
Continue readingPennsylvania CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Pennsylvania does not require 150 semester hours of educational requirements to sit for the exam, but the full 150 hours are needed to obtain the CPA license. Pennsylvania CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam in PA Bachelor’s degree or above. 24 credit hours of accounting courses, including accounting and auditing, business […]
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 license. The working experience is also pretty standard with 1 year of accounting experience but you will need to take an ethics exam offered by Wisconsin State […]
Continue readingTennessee CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Tennessee has a typical 150 credit hour requirement with a slightly strict rule on the number of accounting courses. Having said that, the working experience is relatively flexible and one of our readers qualified with a general “finance” job instead of accounting. The CPA who will verify your experience does not need to be your […]
Continue readingOhio CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
The Ohio State Board requires the standard 150 credit hours to sit for the exam – for now. However, the CPA requirements in Ohio are changing at the beginning of 2026, and you’ll only need a bachelor’s degree (120 credit hours) to get the CPA license if you also have 2 years of experience and […]
Continue readingNorth Dakota CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
North Dakota used to allow a non-CPA supervisor to verify your experience. The rule changed in April 2016, meaning you do need to find a CPA to sign your verification form. The rest of the requirements are pretty much the standard “3E” CPA requirements. North Dakota CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for the […]
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