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south dakota cpa requirements

South Dakota CPA Requirements: Education, Exam & License Guide

Sophie Macon

26 May 2026

CPA

To become a CPA in South Dakota, you'll need to meet the following requirements: Education: A bachelor's or graduate degree with an accounting concentration to sit - South Dakota no longer requires 150 semester hours to sit for the exam; three licensure pathways now exist depending on your degree level and years of experience Exam: Apply directly to the South Dakota Board of Accountancy (not through NASBA CPAES); pass all four sections within a 30-month rolling window Ethics: Pass the AICPA Professional Ethics ...