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Maryland CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)

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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 […]

Maine CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)

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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 […]

Kansas 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 […]

Indiana CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)

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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: […]

Illinois CPA Exam Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)

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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 […]

Nevada CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)

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The Nevada State Board requires candidates to have the standard 150 credit hours of education in order to sit for the CPA Exam. For licensing, the requirement is rather strict: candidates will need to fulfill 2 years of public accounting experience in which 700 hours must be in audit. Nevada CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements […]

Washington DC CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)

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The Washington DC CPA requirements allow candidates to sit for the exam before fulfilling the 150 credit hour requirements, but to get the license this has to be completed. The other requirements such as working experience are quite standard. Note to international candidates: Washington DC (also known as the District of Columbia) is a different […]

Guam CPA Exam Requirements and Guam CPA Requirements for Licensure

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The Guam CPA requirements have made it a popular destination for tourists and international accountants alike. But if you want to earn the U.S. CPA in Guam, you need to learn the Guam CPA license requirements. The Guam Board of Accountancy license requirements are relatively friendly for international candidates. After all, it offers the Guam […]

Hawaii CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)

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Hawaii’s education requirement is quite simple but license will only be issued to US citizens, US permanent residents or those who are “authorized to work in the United States without conditions or other encumbrances”. By the way, if you are thinking about choosing Hawaii because of the tourist attraction, you may be happy to know […]

Georgia CPA Requirements — Georgia CPA Exam Requirements & License Info

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The Georgia CPA requirements are fairly flexible, and we like that this state is less strict about its CPA requirements than others. Like other states, Georgia still requires you to earn 150 college credit hours before you can be licensed. Georgia CPA Requirements To become a CPA in Georgia, you must have: A bachelor’s degree […]