Pennsylvania CPA Requirements

Pennsylvania CPA Exam Fees

ExaminationAmount
AUD
$230.55
BEC
$180.95
FAR
$218.15
REG
$193.35
Initial ApplicationAmount
1 section
$95
2 sections
$95
3 sections
$95
4 sections
$95
Repeat ApplicationAmount
1 section
$95
2 sections
$95
3 sections
$95
4 sections
$95

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Education Requirements

Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units) may reduce experience requirement for licensure, but are not needed to sit for the exam.

Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate with 150 semester units or Graduate degree.

Additional Requirements: Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 24 semester units in accounting [OR] Baccalaureate degree with 150 semester units, 36 of which must be in accounting [OR] Master's degree with a minimum of 24 semester units in accounting.


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Residency Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is not required.

Minimum Age: 18

Additional Requirements: Candidate must be a Pennsylvania resident, employee under supervision of licensee, a Pennsylvania college graduate, or keep office(s) in the state.

State Board Contacts

Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy
2601 North Third St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Email: ST-ACCOUNTANCY@state.pa.us, cpaes-pa@nasba.org

Phone: 717-783-1404

Fax: 717-705-5540

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