Everything you need to know about the Certified Public Accountant exam (CPA). Useful articles for potential and current candidates on how to pass the CPA exams.
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 …
To become a CPA in Kentucky, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Kentucky processes exam applications and distributes scores directly – unlike most states, Kentucky candidates do not apply through NASBA’s CPA Examination Services portal. Applications, fees, and scores all flow through the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy. After the Board approves your application, …
To become a CPA in Louisiana, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Louisiana requires you to be a resident before sitting for the CPA Exam. Unlike most states, Louisiana requires candidates to have maintained continuous physical presence in Louisiana for at least 120 days within the year preceding the initial exam application. Students enrolled …
To become a CPA in Alabama, 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. Alabama CPA requirements: quick summary CPA requirement Alabama Hours to sit for exam 120 semester hours (24 upper-div …
To become a CPA in South Carolina, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Two licensure pathways are live from 30 June 2025 (Senate Bill 176): South Carolina now offers a bachelor’s degree route alongside the existing master’s or 150-hour pathway. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and the required accounting and business coursework can qualify …
To become a CPA in Minnesota, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Three licensure pathways are available from 1 January 2026: Minnesota now offers a bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience, a master’s degree plus one year of experience, and the existing 150-hour pathway plus one year of experience. All three are currently …
To become a CPA in Colorado, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Three licensure pathways take effect 1 January 2027 (SB26-076, signed 4 May 2026): Colorado Governor Polis signed legislation creating three new routes to CPA certification alongside the existing 150-hour pathway. From 1 January 2027, candidates can qualify with a baccalaureate degree and …
To become a CPA in Wisconsin, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Three licensure pathways are live from 4 April 2026 (AB696): Wisconsin now offers three routes to CPA certification alongside the existing 150-hour pathway. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and the required accounting and business coursework can qualify with two years of experience, …
For those working in accounting or finance, or planning to enter the industry, two of the most respected credentials in the field are the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and the CMA (Certified Management Accountant). Both carry weight on a résumé, both can boost your salary potential, and both show employers that you’re serious about your …
If you’ve decided you want to build a career helping people (or businesses) make sense of their money, and perhaps even their taxes, you might be wondering: CPA vs EA, which one’s right for me? Both the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and the Enrolled Agent (EA) designation can give your career a serious boost, …