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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 West Virginia, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: West Virginia introduced three CPA licensure pathways effective 24 May 2026. The HB 4088 legislation creates a third pathway alongside the existing 150-hour and master’s degree routes: a bachelor’s degree with an accounting concentration and two years of experience. The Board …
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 Kansas, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Kansas introduced a third CPA licensure pathway in April 2026. House Bill 2573, introduced by Representative Brian Bergkamp with the backing of the Kansas Society of CPAs, passed both chambers unanimously and was signed by Governor Laura Kelly on 9 April 2026. …
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 Iowa, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Iowa introduced three CPA licensure pathways effective 1 July 2026. Signed into law by Governor Reynolds on 1 May 2025 and backed by a unanimous vote in both legislative chambers, the legislation adds a bachelor’s degree pathway (120 hours) alongside the existing …