New Jersey CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in New Jersey
Curious how to become a CPA in New Jersey? You’re in the right spot. Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in New Jersey. Navigate through the tabs below for a comprehensive overview of your state’s specific CPA requirements, including: education and residency requirements, licensured details, who to contact, and how much the exam costs.
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Getting your New Jersey CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 120 semester hours
Minimum Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study
Additional Requirements: 24 semester hours in accounting and 24 semester hours in business
Residency Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required
Minimum Age: 18
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) with 24 semester hours in accounting and 24 semester hours in business, including statistics, commercial law, computer science, economics, and finance
Participates in International Exam Program: No
Experience Requirements: 1 year experience in the practice of public accountancy. For those with tax experience, 25% of your time must be spent in auditing, such as reviewing or drafting financial statements or the application of analytical review procedures
Ethics Exam: Complete the 4-credit NJ Law and Ethics Course.
State Board Contacts
New Jersey State Board of Accountancy
124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor
PO Box 45000
Newark, NJ 07101
Email: askconsumeraffairs@lps.state.nj.us, cpaes-nj@nasba.org
Phone: 973-504-6380
Fax: 973-648-2855
CPA Fees
| Initial Application Fees | $225 |
| AUD | $224.99 |
| BEC | $224.99 |
| FAR | $224.99 |
| REG | $224.99 |
| Total | $1124.96 |
*$75 re-examination application fee