Utah CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in Utah
Curious how to become a CPA in Utah? You’re in the right spot. Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in Utah. 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.
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Semester Units
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$1,045
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Requirements
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Exam Program
Getting your Utah CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: Recommended 120 semester units
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate Degree
Additional Requirements: 24 semester hours in upper division and graduate level accounting courses covering financial accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting
24 semester hours in non-accounting business or related courses covering business law, computers, economics, business ethics, finance, business stats & quantitative methods, written & oral business communications, business administration such as marketing, production, management, policy or organizational behavior
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 (225 quarter units, including Bachelor’s Degree)
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Experience Requirements: 1 year experience gained through employment in industry, government, academia or public practice. 2 years experience for CPAs providing attest services
Ethics Exam: Must pass AICPA Professional Ethics Exam with at least a 90%
State Board Contacts
Utah Board of Accountancy
P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741
Email: cpaes-ut@nasba.org
Phone: 801-530-6628
Fax: 801-530-6511
CPA Fees
| Initial Application Fees | $145 |
| AUD | $224.99 |
| BEC | $224.99 |
| FAR | $224.99 |
| REG | $224.99 |
| Total | $1044.96 |
*Re-examination application fee varies