Washington CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in Washington
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150
Semester Units
2,000
$1,070
in Application Fees
No
Requirements
Two
Yes
Exam Program
Getting your Washington CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units)
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate
Additional Requirements: 24 hours semester hours in accounting subjects (15 upper division), including financial reporting, auditing, and taxation
24 semester hours in business subjects, including business management, marketing, and business law
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: 1 year (2,000 hours) of work experience covering a minimum of 12 months (not consecutive), fulfilled before, during, or after the CPA Exam
Ethics Exam: Must pass AICPA Professional Ethics Exam with at least a 90% and must pass Washington State Ethics & Regulations Exam with at least a 90%
State Board Contacts
Washington State Board of Accountancy
PO Box 9131
Olympia, WA 98507-9131
Email: wboa@castleworldwide.com
Phone: 360-753-2585
Fax: 360-664-9190
CPA Fees
| Initial Application Fees | $170 |
| AUD | $224.99 |
| BEC | $224.99 |
| FAR | $224.99 |
| REG | $224.99 |
| Total | $1069.96 |
*Re-examination application fee $90