New York CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in New York
Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in New York. 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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Requirements
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State Ethics Exam
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Exam Program
Getting your New York CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 120 semester units
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate
Additional Requirements: Must include courses in financial accounting, cost or managerial accounting, taxation, and auditing
Residency Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required
Minimum Age: 21
Additional Requirements: It is not necessary to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state
State License Requirements
Social Security Requirement: No
Educational Requirement: 150 Semester hours (including Bachelor's Degree) with 33 hours in accounting, including accounting research, and 36 hours in business, including communications and ethics and responsibilities
Participates in International Exam Program: No
Experience Requirements: 1 year part- or full-time work experience completed before, during, or after the CPA Exam. Must involve skills in accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting services under the supervision of a licensed CPA or public accountant in NY State
Ethics Exam: None
State Board Contacts
New York State Board for Public Accountancy
State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services
89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Fl. East Mezzanine
Albany, NY 12234-1000
Email: op4info@mail.nysed.gov, cpaes-ny@nasba.org
Phone: 518-474-3817 x160
Fax: 518-474-6375
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