Montana CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in Montana
Curious how to become a CPA in Montana? You’re in the right spot. Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in Montana. 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
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$1,145
in Application Fees
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Requirements
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Exam Program
Getting your Montana CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: Recommended 120 credit hours
Minimum Degree: None
Additional Requirements:
At least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of accounting courses above the introductory level, to include one course in each of the following: Financial accounting; Auditing; Taxation; Management accounting; AND At least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in non-accounting, general business courses. Examples of business courses include information systems, business law, finance, economics, marketing, ethics, organizational behavior, quantitative applications in business and communication skills.
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: No
Educational Requirement: 150 semester units (225 quarter units) required for certification, including Bachelor’s Degree
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Experience Requirements: 1 year of experience (2000 hours) verified by a licensed CPA
Ethics Exam: Must pass AICPA Professional Ethics Exam
State Board Contacts
Montana State Board of Public Accountants
301 S Park
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
Email: cpaes-mt@nasba.org, dlibsdpac@mt.gov
Phone: 406-841-2389
Fax: 406-841-2323
CPA Fees
| Initial Application Fees | $245 |
| AUD | $224.99 |
| BEC | $224.99 |
| FAR | $224.99 |
| REG | $224.99 |
| Total | $1144.96 |
*$100 re-examination application fee