Massachussetts CPA Requirements

Massachussetts CPA Exam Fees

ExaminationAmount
AUD
$230.55
BEC
$180.95
FAR
$218.15
REG
$193.35
Initial ApplicationAmount
1 section
$195
2 sections
$195
3 sections
$195
4 sections
$195
Repeat ApplicationAmount
1 section
$117
2 sections
$137
3 sections
$157
4 sections
$177

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Education Requirements

Credit Requirements: 120 semester units (180 quarter units)

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree with 120 semester units.

Additional Requirements: 21 semester units of accounting, to include coverage in financial accounting, management (cost) accounting, auditing, and taxation and a minimum of 9 semester units in business, to include coverage in business law, finance and information systems Licensure requires completion of 150 semester units.


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Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required.

Minimum Age: 18

Additional Requirements: It is not necessary to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state.

State Board Contacts

Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy
239 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114

Email: cpaes-ma@nasba.org

Phone: 617-727-1806

Fax: 617-727-2197

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