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CPA requirements by state

CPA Requirements by State (2026): All 55 Jurisdictions Compared

Sophie Macon

22 Aug 2026

CPA

The rules for becoming a licensed CPA are set by individual state boards of accountancy, not a single federal body. While every US jurisdiction uses the same Uniform CPA Exam, the education thresholds, experience requirements, ethics obligations, and credit windows vary enough to matter - especially now, with over half of all CPA jurisdictions having enacted new 120-credit-hour pathways since 2025. Use the comparison table and state links below to find what you need. Each state link goes to a full ...