Sophie Macon 
To become a CPA in New Hampshire, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: New Hampshire introduced three CPA licensure pathways effective 22 April 2026 (HB 1259). The legislation creates a new Pathway (c) allowing candidates with a bachelor’s degree and an accounting concentration to qualify for the CPA certificate with two years of experience, …
To become a CPA in Hawaii, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Hawaii introduced an alternative licensure pathway on 10 April 2025. Senate Bill 1291 (Act 014), signed into law on 10 April 2025, added a new route to CPA licensure that removes the 30-credit-hour requirement beyond a bachelor’s degree. Under the new pathway, …
To become a CPA in Idaho, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Idaho introduced three CPA licensure pathways effective 1 July 2026. House Bill 563, sponsored by the Business Committee with support from the Idaho Society of CPAs, passed both chambers of the Idaho Legislature and was signed by Governor Brad Little on 18 …
To become a CPA in New Mexico, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: New Mexico introduced three CPA licensure pathways effective 1 January 2026. HB 296, sponsored by Representative Cristina Parajón, passed the House 61-0 and the Senate 39-1 before being signed into law by the Governor on 8 April 2025 and taking effect …
To become a CPA in Mississippi, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Mississippi introduced three CPA licensure pathways effective 1 July 2026. Governor Tate Reeves signed HB 1137 into law on 16 March 2026, with support from MSCPA and the unanimous backing of both legislative chambers. The bill adds a bachelor’s degree pathway (120 …
To become a CPA in Arkansas, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Arkansas introduced three CPA licensure pathways effective 5 March 2026. Rule changes approved by the Arkansas Legislative Council on 20 February 2026 and published 23 February 2026 took effect on 5 March 2026. The changes introduced a new bachelor’s degree pathway (requiring …
To become a CPA in Nevada, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Nevada introduced a third CPA licensure pathway effective 27 February 2026. Senate Bill 437 passed unanimously during the 2025 legislative session and moved licensing requirements from statute to regulation – meaning the Nevada Board of Accountancy could implement the change immediately, without …
To become a CPA in Utah, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Utah’s new bachelor’s degree pathway took effect 1 July 2026 (Senate Bill 15). Governor Spencer Cox signed SB 15 into law in March 2025, making Utah one of the first three US states to pass legislation removing the 150-hour credit requirement as …
To become a CPA in Connecticut, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: The sections below cover education, the exam itself, certification and experience, ethics, international candidates, ongoing CPE, and answers to frequently asked questions in detail. Connecticut CPA requirements: quick summary CPA requirement Connecticut Hours to sit for exam 120 semester hours (no degree …
To become a CPA in Oregon, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Three licensure pathways are live in Oregon from 1 January 2026 (Senate Bill 797): Oregon now offers a bachelor’s degree route alongside the existing 150-hour and new master’s degree pathways. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and the required accounting coursework can qualify …