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If you’re exploring a career in accounting, chances are you’ve heard the CPA talked about like it’s non-negotiable. It isn’t, for everyone. But for the roles it’s built for, public…

To become a CPA in Nebraska, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Nebraska introduced three CPA licensure pathways effective 17 July 2026. LB 718, introduced by Senator Mike Jacobson…

To become a CPA in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: CNMI is the only US jurisdiction that does not accept CPA…

To become a CPA in the US Virgin Islands, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: The US Virgin Islands is the only CPA jurisdiction in the US that requires…

To become a CPA in Guam, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Guam’s Prometric test centre serves as an international CPA examination hub. Any candidate who is eligible to…

To become a CPA in Puerto Rico, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Ley 174-2025, signed by Gov. Jenniffer González Colón on 19 December 2025, amended Puerto Rico’s Public…

To become a CPA in Washington DC, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Washington DC has not yet enacted an alternative pathway to licensure. Bill 26-0494 has been introduced…

To become a CPA in Wyoming, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Wyoming is one of very few states that requires a geographic connection to sit for the CPA…

To become a CPA in Vermont, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: H.588, signed by Gov. Phil Scott on 8 June 2026, is effective immediately. The legislation adds a…

To become a CPA in Alaska, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: HB 121 repealed Alaska’s 150-semester-hour requirement effective 1 January 2026. The bill became law on 23 July…

To become a CPA in North Dakota, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: North Dakota’s 2025 rule changes took effect 1 January 2026. The most notable change updated the…

To become a CPA in South Dakota, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: The sections below cover education, the exam itself, experience, ethics, international candidates, ongoing CPE, and answers…

To become a CPA in Delaware, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Delaware’s HB 143 introduced three licensure pathways and automatic mobility effective 1 July 2026. It creates a…

To become a CPA in Montana, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Montana replaced its 150-hour requirement with three licensure pathways effective 1 January 2026. SB 166, signed during…

To become a CPA in Rhode Island, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Rhode Island requires the AICPA Ethics exam as a mandatory licence requirement. A score of 90%…

To become a CPA in Maine, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Maine still requires 150 semester hours for CPA licensure. LD 1789, signed by Governor Janet Mills in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…