New Hampshire CPA Requirements
Exam and License Requirements To Become A CPA
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New Hampshire CPA Requirements
There are three major requirements to be aware of to become a CPA in New Hampshire: education, CPA Exam, and work experience requirements. Below is a brief outline of these and other provisions for CPA licensure:
| Social Security Requirement | Yes |
| Age, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements |
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| Good Moral Character | Yes |
| Education Requirements for Licensure | 150 hours (including B.A.) |
| Pass the CPA Exam | Score at least 75 in each section within 18 months |
| Ethics Exam Requirements | No ethics exam is required |
| Work Experience Requirements | 1 year (1,500 hours) of full-time experience or 2,080 hours of part-time |
| International CPA Examination Program | New Hampshire participates in the International CPA Exam Program. |
Educational Requirements
Candidates in New Hampshire must meet the following CPA Exam education requirements to sit for the exam:
- A baccalaureate or higher degree with 120 semesters hours
- 30 semester hours in accounting subjects, including financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, and taxation
- 24 semester hours in business subjects other than accounting
Candidates must also meet the following CPA license education requirement to apply for licensure:
- Complete at least 150 semester hours of education
Work Experience Requirements
To obtain a CPA license in New Hampshire, candidates must gain at least 1 year (1,500 hours) of full-time work experience. If part-time, 2,080 hours are required in the six years preceding your application date for the two-year requirement or five years preceding your application date for the one-year requirement.
In both cases, candidates must complete 1,500 hours in accounting and/or audit skills certified by a CPA from the United States or an individual with a foreign designation that complies with RSA 309-B:7,X as determined by the State Board and NASBA. Experience may be gained in the areas of public accounting, industry, and/or government. Experience gained abroad will need to be verified through NASBA Experience Verification Service.
New Hampshire CPA Exam & Licensing Fees
New Hampshire CPA Exam education evaluation application fee is $90 and per section application fee is $419.80.
| New Hampshire CPA Exam Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Education Evaluation Application | $90.00 | |
| Auditing and Attestation (AUD) | $419.80 | |
| Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) | $419.80 | |
| Regulation (REG) | $419.80 | |
| ISC/BAR/TCP | $419.80 | |
| Total: | $1,769.20 | |
[Information Systems and Controls (ISC), Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR), Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP)]
Once you’re ready to apply for your CPA license, you will need to pay an initial fee of $150. New Hampshire also allows license applications via transfer of grades and reciprocity with a fee of $150.
New Hampshire CPA License Renewal & CPE Requirements
New Hampshire CPAs are required to renew their licenses every 3 years. You will receive an email renewal notification at 60 days and within 15 days before the expiration of your license on June 30 of your license expiration year.
License holders are required to complete 120 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) every 3 years, with 4 hours being in ethics. Visit the State Board website for the latest on CPE requirements, renewal fees, and associated reporting forms.
New Hampshire CPA Exam: Exam Dates, Score Release, and Scheduling
When deciding to sit for the CPA Exam in New Hampshire, you should learn more about potential exam dates, score release dates, and the scheduling procedures for each section of the exam.
Exam Dates & Score Release
The CPA Exam is administered by CPA Examination Services (CPAES), a NASBA sub-division. The AICPA announces the CPA Exam score release dates, with scores accessible within 48 hours of the target score release date.
Exam Section Scheduling
Below is a guide to applying for and scheduling the CPA Exam:
New Hamshire CPA Exam application can be done through your Okta account. Upon opening the account, you can access the CPA portal from where you can apply for the exam, make payments, submit documents, and receive Notice To Schedule(NTS).
Applying for the education evaluation process is an important step to verify your eligibility for the New Hampshire CPA Exam. All of your educational transcripts must be sent directly from your institutions to CPAES. After the completion of the evaluation, your homepage will display an eligible evaluation status. Those who completed education outside the U.S., opt for services such as:
- NASBA International Evaluation Services (NIES)
- Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc. (FACS)
- Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc. (ERES)
If you are eligible for the exam, start the exam section application process. You are only allowed to apply for one exam section for each application. You will be receiving an NTS post the application process. Also, there would be a Candidate Exam Section ID (CES ID) visible on your portal homepage. Please note that there will be separate NTS for each section exam.
The CPA Exam is scheduled using Prometric, which requires candidates to produce their NTS number and CES ID. You can schedule the exam based on your preferences and check for the nearest Prometric testing center.
You must score 75 or higher on all four CPA Exam sections.
