Louisiana CPA Requirements

Louisiana CPA Exam Fees

ExaminationAmount
AUD
$230.55
BEC
$180.95
FAR
$218.15
REG
$193.35
Initial ApplicationAmount
1 section
$130
2 sections
$130
3 sections
$130
4 sections
$130
Repeat ApplicationAmount
1 section
$65
2 sections
$80
3 sections
$95
4 sections
$110

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Education Requirements

Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units).

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree.

Additional Requirements: Accounting concentration with 24 semester units at the undergraduate level or 21 semester units at the graduate level and 24 semester units of business courses other than accounting including Commercial Law suitable for the CPA Exam. State of Louisiana specifies courses included in the 24 semester units of accounting, of which 6 semester units of elective courses are allowed.


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Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required.

Minimum Age: none

Additional Requirements: Candidate must be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state. First time candidates must have maintained residency in the state for at least 120 days within one year prior to the testing date.

State Board Contacts

State Board of CPAs of Louisiana
601 Poydras Street, Suite 1770
New Orleans, LA 70130

Email: cpaes-la@nasba.org

Phone: 504-566-1244

Fax: 504-566-1252

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