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new york cpa requirements

New York CPA Requirements: Education, Exam & License Guide

Sophie Macon

1 Oct 2026

CPA

To become a CPA in New York, you'll need to meet the following requirements: Education: 120 semester hours to sit for the exam; 150 hours to get licensed, or 120 hours with 2 years of experience under a new pathway from 21 November 2026 Exam: Pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam Experience: 1 year (150-hour pathway) or 2 years (120-hour pathway) Age: You must be at least 21 years old to be licensed International candidates: No citizenship requirement, but foreign education needs ...