Indiana CPA Requirements

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How to Become a CPA in Indiana

Curious how to become a CPA in Indiana? You’re in the right spot. Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in Indiana. Navigate through the tabs below for a comprehensive overview of your state’s specific CPA requirements, including: education and residency requirements, licensure details, who to contact, and how much the exam costs.

150

Semester Units

2

Years of Experience

$1,155

in Application Fees

No

Residency or Citizenship
Requirements

No

Mandatory State Ethics Exam

Yes

Participates​ in International
Exam Program

Getting your Indiana CPA

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CPA Exam Requirements

Education Requirements

Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units) with Baccalaureate

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree

Additional Requirements: 24 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in undergraduate accounting or 15 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in graduate level accounting or a equivalent combination of both.
24 semester hours of equivalent quarter hours in business, including up to 6 hours of business and tax law and up to 6 hours of computer science


Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required

Minimum Age: None

Additional Requirements: It is not necessary to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state

State License Requirements

Social Security Requirement: Yes

Educational Requirement: 150 hours including 33 hours in Accounting and 27 hours in Business (including requirements for exam)

Participates in International Exam Program: Yes

Experience Requirements:2 years experience in government, industry, academia or public practice verified by an active CPA and notarized

Ethics Exam: None

State Board Contacts

Indiana Board of Accountancy
Indiana Professional License Agency
402 West Washington St., Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Email: pla11@pla.IN.govcpaes-in@nasba.org

Phone: 317-234-3040

Fax: 317-233-5559

CPA Fees

Initial Application Fees $170
Registration Fees $85
AUD $224.995
BEC $224.99
FAR $224.99
REG $224.99
Total $1154.96

   *$75 re-examination application fee

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