South Dakota CPA Requirements
How to Become a CPA in South Dakota
Curious how to become a CPA in South Dakota? You’re in the right spot. Welcome to your one-stop-shop for CPA Requirements in South Dakota. Navigate through the tabs below for a comprehensive overview of your state’s specific CPA requirements, including: education and residency requirements, licensure details, who to contact, and how much the exam costs.
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Getting your South Dakota CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Education Requirements
Credit Requirements: 150 semester units (225 quarter units)
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate with 150 semester units
Additional Requirements: At least 24 semester units of graduate or upper division undergraduate level accounting courses and 24 semester units of upper division business courses. May sit for exam 100 days before graduation
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 License Requirements
Social Security Requirement: Optional
Educational Requirement: 150 Semester hours (including Bachelor’s Degree)
Participates in International Exam Program: No
Experience Requirements: 1 year experience (or 2000 hours) gained through employment in government, industry, academia, or public practice.
Ethics Exam: Must pass AICPA Professional Ethics Exam within 90 days of fulfilling work requirement
State Board Contacts
South Dakota Board of Accountancy
301 East 14th Street, Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Email: sdbdacct.sdbd@midconetwork.com
Phone: 605-367-5770
Fax: 605-367-5773
CPA Fees
| Initial Application Fees | $0* |
| AUD | $254.99 |
| BEC | $254.99 |
| FAR | $254.99 |
| REG | $254.99 |
| Total | $1019.96 |
*$30 application fee already included in each exam section