North Dakota CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in North Dakota
Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in North Dakota. 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 North Dakota CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units)
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate with 150 semester units
Additional Requirements: 24 semester credits or equivalent of accounting education (not to include principles or equivalent)
24 credits of other upper level business courses
*You may sit for the exam prior to reaching 150 units but will need to complete your education within six months of your exam application date
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) with 33 hours in accounting and 27 hours in business
Participates in International Exam Program: Yes
Experience Requirements: 1 year of experience (defined as 2000 hours) gained through employment in government, industry, academia, or public accounting
Ethics Exam: Must pass AICPA Professional Ethics Exam
State Board Contacts
North Dakota State Board of Accountancy
2701 S. Columbia Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201-6029
Email: ndsba@state.nd.us
Phone: 800-532-5904
Fax: 701-775-7430
CPA Fees
Initial Application Fees | $120 |
AUD | $195.35 |
BEC | $176.25 |
FAR | $195.35 |
REG | $208.40 |
Total | $895.35 |
*$60 re-examination application fee