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washington cpa requirements

Washington CPA Requirements: Education, Exam & License Guide

Sophie Macon

20 May 2026

CPA

To become a CPA in Washington, you'll need to meet the following requirements: Education: A bachelor's or master's degree with an accounting concentration - Washington introduced three licensure pathways from 20 November 2025 Exam: Pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, within a rolling 36-month window Experience: 1 or 2 years of qualifying work experience, depending on your pathway Ethics: Pass the AICPA Professional Ethics exam (90% minimum, 8 hours, "For Licensure" course specifically) before applying for your license International candidates: No citizenship, ...