Washington CPA Requirements

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Washington CPA Exam Fees

Associated FeesAmount
Licensure Application
$330.00
ExaminationAmount
AUD
$207.15
BEC
$185.10
FAR
$207.15
REG
$185.10
Initial ApplicationAmount
1 section
$90.3
2 sections
$104.7
3 sections
$119.1
4 sections
$132.95
Repeat ApplicationAmount
1 section
$71.6
2 sections
$91.5
3 sections
$111.4
4 sections
$130.75

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Education Requirements

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

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate.

Additional Requirements: 24 semester units in accounting with a minimum of 15 of those hours at the junior, senior or graduate level and 24 semester units of business courses. Candidate may sit 180 days before satisfying educational requirements.


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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

Washington State Board of Accountancy
PO Box 9131
Olympia, WA 98507-9131

Email: wboa@castleworldwide.com

Phone: 360-753-2585

Fax: 360-664-9190

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