North Carolina CPA Requirements

North Carolina CPA Exam Fees

ExaminationAmount
AUD
$230.55
BEC
$180.95
FAR
$218.15
REG
$193.35
Initial ApplicationAmount
1 section
$230
2 sections
$230
3 sections
$230
4 sections
$230
Repeat ApplicationAmount
1 section
$75
2 sections
$75
3 sections
$75
4 sections
$75

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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.

Additional Requirements: At least 30 semester units in accounting.


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Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is 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

North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners
State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services
1101 Oberlin Road, Suite 104
PO Box 12827
Raleigh, NC 27605-2827

Email: phyllise@nccpaboard.gov

Phone: 919-733-4224

Fax: 919-733-4209

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