Oregon CPA Requirements
Exam and License Requirements to Become a CPA
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Are you interested in taking the CPA Exam in Oregon? Oregon is an excellent location for aspiring CPAs to establish their practice, as it has a nice mix of industry, livability, and growth potential. However, to become a CPA in Oregon, you must meet all the requirements set by the Oregon Board of Accountancy. Here is a list of the CPA Exam and license requirements in Oregon.
Oregon CPA Requirements
To obtain a CPA license in Oregon, you must meet the state’s education requirements, work experience requirements, exam requirements, and other criteria. Let’s dig deeper into the licensing requirements below.
| Social Security Requirement | Yes |
| Age, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements |
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| Education Requirement for Licensure | 150 hours (including B.A.) |
| Pass the CPA Exam | Score at least 75 in all CPA Exam sections |
| Work Experience | 1 year (2,000 hours) |
| Ethics Exam Requirements | Ethics exam is required. |
| International CPA Examination Program | Oregon participates in the International CPA Exam Program. |
Education Requirements
To be eligible to take the CPA Exam in Oregon, candidates must meet all of the educational requirements listed below:
- A total of 150 semester hours that includes a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or university.
- 24 semester hours in upper-division accounting courses.
- 24 semester hours in accounting or related courses, such as lower-division accounting, finance, business, economics, etc.
Community college courses count if they are transferable to a four-year university. This generally includes 100-level and 200-level courses. Note that the courses do not need to be transferred to count. Regarding internships, no more than 12 semester hours may be counted.
Work Experience Requirements
One year of full-time work experience, or 2,000 hours of equivalent part-time experience, is required to obtain a CPA license in Oregon. A licensed CPA must supervise all training and work experience.
Oregon CPA Exam & Licensing - Cost and Fees
The education evaluation application fee in Oregon is $90. The fee to take each section of the CPA Exam is $344.80. In cases of re-examination, the fee is around $50. Please keep in mind that application fees are non-refundable.
| Oregon CPA Exam Fees | |
|---|---|
| Education Evaluation Application Fee | $90 |
| Exam Section Fees (four sections) | $1,379.20 |
| Total: | $1,469.20 |
*Pass the three core sections - AUD, FAR, and REG, and one discipline section - BAR/ISC/TCP.
The initial application fee for a CPA license in Oregon is $225. When renewing your license (active status), you must submit $225 again as a renewal fee. A list of licensing fees is outlined below:
| Oregon CPA License Fees | |
|---|---|
| Initial Licensure Fee | $225 |
| Renewal Fee (Active Status) | $225 |
| Renewal Fee (Inactive Status) | $50 |
| Renewal Fee (Retired Status) | $50 |
Oregon CPA License Renewal Requirements
All CPAs in Oregon are required to update their license every two years. The expiration date for licensees who hold licenses with even numbers is June 30 of even-numbered years, while the expiration date for licensees who hold licenses with odd numbers is June 30 of odd-numbered years.
Candidates must complete the renewal application and pay on or before June 30 of the renewal period. If a candidate misses the deadline of June 30, they will need to pay a late renewal fee. The Board cannot reduce the late renewal charge under any circumstances. Non-renewed permits are considered expired and must be reinstated.
Oregon CPA Continuing Education Requirements
- Every active licensee has to complete 80 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE), including a minimum of 4 hours of Oregon-specific ethics.
- The ethics hours must be from a Board-approved sponsor.
- Each year of your renewal period must consist of at least 24 CPE hours.
- For more CPE information, visit the Oregon Board of Accountancy’s website.
Oregon CPA Exam: Dates, Score Release, and Scheduling
You can start the application process after meeting the CPA Exam requirements. It’s advisable to check the target exam and score release dates along with the Oregon CPA Exam application procedure. Here’s a rundown of these details.
Exam Dates & Score Release
The AICPA’s continuous testing process allows candidates to take the exam at any time during the year. Take a look at the CPA Exam score release dates and schedule your exam accordingly. Results are usually announced within 48 hours of the target score release date.
Exam Section Scheduling
Below, we have mentioned the steps to apply for and schedule your CPA exam:
To proceed with your Oregon CPA Exam application, you have to create an Okta account, which will give you access to your CPA Portal. The portal can be used for exam applications, making payments, receiving NTS, managing documents, and other important purposes.
The first thing to do after getting access to your portal is to apply for an education evaluation. The evaluation will determine if you are eligible to take the CPA Exam in Oregon. If eligible, your portal homepage will show the same status. If you are a student outside the U.S., you can go for evaluation services like NIES, Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc. (FACS), and Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc. (ERES).
After your eligibility is confirmed, you can apply for any exam section you want. Note: you can only apply for one exam section per application. You will receive an NTS for each section after you apply. Also, there will be a Candidate Exam Section ID on your homepage. You can track your NTS status and expiration date on your homepage.
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) recommends scheduling your CPA Exam at least six weeks in advance to ensure that you get your choice of exam day, time, and venue. Use the Prometric website to schedule your exam. You will need your NTS number and CES ID to schedule the exam.
You must pass the CPA Exam with a score of 75 or higher in each section within 30 months.
