Texas CPA Requirements

Texas CPA Exam Fees

Associated FeesAmount
Application of intent
$50.00
ExaminationAmount
AUD
$230.55
BEC
$180.95
FAR
$218.15
REG
$193.35
Initial ApplicationAmount
1 section
$15
2 sections
$30
3 sections
$45
4 sections
$60
Repeat ApplicationAmount
1 section
$
2 sections
$
3 sections
$
4 sections
$

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Education Requirements

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

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate with 150 semester units.

Additional Requirements: At least 30 upper division semester units of accounting above principles level, 21 upper division semester units of related business courses, and 3 semester units of ethics. Only subjects tested on the CPA exam count toward requirements to sit. Students also have to submit 2 photographs, passport style and undergo a background check (so they have to disclose any prior misdemeanors or felonies).


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Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship not required

Minimum Age: none

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

State Board Contacts

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
333 Guadalupe
Tower III, Suite 900
Austin, TX 78701-3900

Email: exam@tsbpa.state.tx.us

Phone: 512-305-7851

Fax: 512-305-7875

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