Illinois CPA Requirements

Illinois CPA Exam Fees

Associated FeesAmount
Domestic credentials evaluation
$175.00
International credentials evaluation
$250.00
ExaminationAmount
AUD
$207.15
BEC
$185.10
FAR
$207.15
REG
$185.10
Initial ApplicationAmount
1 section
$40
2 sections
$76
3 sections
$108
4 sections
$120
Repeat ApplicationAmount
1 section
$40
2 sections
$76
3 sections
$108
4 sections
$120

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Education Requirements

Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units) with Baccalaureate are required in the Illinois requirements to take the CPA exam.

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree.

Additional Requirements: Baccalaureate degree with at least 24 semester units in accounting at undergraduate level and at least 24 hours of business courses at the undergraduate level or Graduate degree with at least 24 semester units in accounting at undergraduate level or 15 semester units at the graduate level (based on AACSB accreditation). Courses must be completed and degree earned prior to application submission. Final transcripts must be submitted with application. Need additional units to meet Illinois requirements for the CPA Exam? Earn college credit for CPA Review!


Need additional units to meet Illinois CPA requirements? Earn college credit for CPA Review!

Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not an Illinois CPA exam requirement.

Minimum Age: Under Illinois CPA requirements, the minimum age is 18.

Additional Requirements: There are no Illinois CPA exam requirements to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state.

State Board Contacts

Illinois Board of Examiners
100 Trade Centre Drive - Suite 403
Champaign, IL 61820-7123

Email: help@ilboa.org

Phone: 217-531-0950

Fax: 217-531-0960

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