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Which state has the easiest requirements to become a CPA?

Each of the 55 US jurisdictions has its own Board of Accountancy that is responsible for licensing the CPAs who practice in that state/jurisdiction. Therefore, it is recommended to get licensed in the state in which you will practice regardless of the requirements.

If you are an international candidate and the jurisdiction is not important, then there are certain states with the most favorable U.S. CPA Exam requirements for international candidates based on the educational and work requirements.

However, rules and regulations are always changing, so be sure to double check these requirements with each of the State Boards before applying.

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If I sit for one section of the CPA Exam in one state, can I take the remaining sections in a different state?

CPA Questions & Answers If I sit for one section of the CPA Exam in one state, can I take the remaining sections in a different state? If you sit for one section of the CPA Exam in one state, then you can transfer your CPA exam scores to another state. After paying a fee […]

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What else is needed for CPA Licensure besides the CPA Exam?

In addition to successfully completing the CPA Exam, a candidate must fulfill these additional requirements:

Generally, each state board requires a total of 150 semester/225 quarter units from a college or university whose accreditation is accepted by the state.
Most states require at least one to two years of public accounting experience. While non-public accounting experience is also widely accepted, the number of required years is generally higher.

Most states require a CPA applicant to complete an Ethics course or Ethics exam before licensure. The exam is often administered online at home and a passing score is considered a 90% or better. This exam generally must be completed within two years of passing the CPA Exam.

Requirements for licensure vary by state. Therefore, check your state’s CPA licensure requirements.

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