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south carolina cpa requirements

South Carolina CPA Requirements: Education, Exam & License Guide

Zee Tan

22 May 2026

CPA

To become a CPA in South Carolina, you'll need to meet the following requirements: Education: A bachelor's degree with 24 upper-level accounting hours and 24 business hours - South Carolina introduced a second licensure pathway from 30 June 2025 under Senate Bill 176 Exam: Pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam through NASBA's CPA Examination Services, within a rolling 36-month credit window - one of the most generous in the country Experience: 2 years (bachelor's pathway) or 1 year (master's or ...