Arizona CPA Requirements

Arizona CPA Exam Fees

ExaminationAmount
AUD
$230.55
BEC
$180.95
FAR
$218.15
REG
$193.35
Initial ApplicationAmount
1 section
$100
2 sections
$100
3 sections
$100
4 sections
$100
Repeat ApplicationAmount
1 section
$50
2 sections
$50
3 sections
$50
4 sections
$50

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Education Requirements

Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units) needed for certification, but not needed to sit for the exam

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree

Additional Requirements: 24 semester units (36 quarter units) of accounting, including 12 hours in intermediate or advanced accounting and 18 semester units of related courses. To attain certification, candidate must complete a minimum of 36 semester units (54 quarter units) in accounting courses, at least 30 of which must be upper level, and at least 30 semester units (45 quarter units) of related courses.


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Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship 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

Arizona State Board of Accountancy
100 N. 15th Avenue, Room 165
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Email: kls@azaccountancy.gov

Phone: 602-364-0804

Fax: 602-364-0903

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