Hawaii CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in Hawaii
Curious how to become a CPA in Hawaii? You’re in the right spot. Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in Hawaii. 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 Hawaii CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 120 semester units (180 quarter units)
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree
Additional Requirements: 18 semester hours of upper-division accounting IF Bachelor’s Degree is not in accounting
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 hours (including Bachelor’s Degree) with 24 semester hours in advanced accounting and 24 semester hours in upper division business courses
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Experience Requirements: 1,500 hours in audit OR 2 years of full time experience in general accounting signed off by licensed CPA
Ethics Exam: None
State Board Contacts
Hawaii Board of Accountancy
Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
PO Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801-3469
Email: accountancy@dcca.hawaii.gov, cpaes-hi@nasba.org
Phone: 808-586-3000
Fax: 808-586-2689
CPA Fees
Initial Application Fees | $170 |
AUD | $224.99 |
BEC | $224.99 |
FAR | $224.99 |
REG | $224.99 |
Total | $1069.96 |
*$85 re-examination application fee