Iowa CPA Requirements

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Iowa CPA Exam Fees

ExaminationAmount
AUD
$207.15
BEC
$185.10
FAR
$207.15
REG
$185.10
Initial ApplicationAmount
1 section
$145
2 sections
$145
3 sections
$145
4 sections
$145
Repeat ApplicationAmount
1 section
$70
2 sections
$85
3 sections
$100
4 sections
$115

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Education Requirements

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

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate degree.

Additional Requirements: Baccalaureate degree with minimum of 24 semester units in accounting or business above introductory level. Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 24 semester units in accounting above introductory level and a minimum of 24 semester units of business related courses. Graduate degree with a concentration in accounting or business with at least 24 semester units of accounting courses above introductory level


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Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is 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

Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
1920 SE Hulsizer Road
Ankeny, IA 50021-3941

Email: Sylvia.King@iowa.gov , cpaes-ia@nasba.org

Phone: 515-281-5910

Fax: 515-281-7411

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