Michigan CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in Michigan
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150
Semester Units
2,000
$1,047
in Application Fees
No
Requirements
None
Yes
Exam Program
Getting your Michigan CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 120 semester units (180 quarter units)
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree in Accounting
Additional Requirements: If degree is not in accounting, must complete 3 semester hours in auditing, 21 hours in financial accounting and accounting theory, managerial accounting, accounting systems and controls, US federal taxation, and government accounting
Must also have completed 24 semester hours in general business subjects
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 Semester hours (including Bachelor’s Degree)
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Experience Requirements: 2,000 hours of work experience gained through employment in government, industry, academia, or public practice, submitted to LARA for approval
Ethics Exam: None
State Board Contacts
Michigan Board of Accountancy
Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth
P.O. Box 30018
Lansing, MI 48909-7518
Email: cpaes-mi@nasba.org, bcslic@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-241-9249
Fax: 517-373-2162
CPA Fees
| Initial Application Fees | $147 |
| AUD | $224.99 |
| BEC | $224.99 |
| FAR | $224.99 |
| REG | $224.99 |
| Total | $1046.96 |
*Re-examination application fee varies