California CPA Requirements

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Education Requirements

Credit Requirements: 24 semester units in accounting and 24 semester units in business-related courses are required in the California requirements to take the CPA exam. 120 semester units are required to be certified under pathway 1 in California only – 150 semester units are required to be certified until pathway 2 for all jurisdictions. (Requirements may vary. Contact the California State Board for more information on California requirements for the CPA exam.)

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree

Additional Requirements: 120 semester units are required to be certified under pathway 1 in California only – 150 semester units are required to be certified under pathway 2 for all jurisdictions. Need additional units to meet California CPA requirements? Earn college credit for CPA Review!

Need additional units to meet California CPA requirements? Earn college credit for CPA Review!

Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not a California CPA exam requirement.

Minimum Age: There are no California CPA requirements dictating a minimum age limit.

Additional Requirements: There are no California CPA exam requirements to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state.

CPA Exam Resources

• CPA Examination Tutorial and Sample Tests
• California State CPA Exam Process
• California CPA Exam Application Forms
• California CPA Exam FAQ
• Certificate of Attest Experience - Public Accounting
• Certificate of Attest Experience (Non-Public Accounting)
• Certificate of General Experience - Public Accounting
• Certificate of General Experience - Non-Public Accounting
• CPA Requirements in Other States