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CPA requirements - How to become a CPA

CPA Requirements: 5-Step Guide On How To Become a CPA

Sophie Macon

6 Jul 2026

CPA

The CPA license is the gold standard credential in US accounting. Earning it opens doors across audit, tax, corporate finance, and advisory - and the salary premium is well documented. The path to licensure follows the same five-step structure in every US state, even though the specific requirements vary by jurisdiction. This guide covers every step of the process, how long it realistically takes, and what has changed with the wave of new 120-credit-hour pathways enacted across more than half of ...