Delaware CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in Delaware
Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in Delaware. 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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State Ethics Exam
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Exam Program
Getting your Delaware CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: None)
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree
Additional Requirements: 24 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in accounting, including financial accounting, auditing, and taxation
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: No
Experience Requirements: 1 year accounting experience as an employee of a firm engaged in public accountancy or as an accountant in government, industry, academia, or public practice. May be completed before, during, or after passing the CPA Exam.
Ethics Exam: Must pass AICPA Professional Ethics Exam
State Board Contacts
Delaware State Board of Accountancy
Cannon Building, Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904
Email: gayle.melvin@state.de.us, cpaes-de@nasba.org
Phone: 302-739-4522
Fax: 302-739-2711
CPA Fees
Initial Application Fees | $170 |
AUD | $224.99 |
BEC | $224.99 |
FAR | $224.99 |
REG | $224.99 |
Total | $1069.96 |
*$75 re-examination application fee