CPA Exam Requirements in North Carolina
Education
- Baccalaureate degree is required
- 120 total semester hours to sit for the exam
- 30 semester hours of accounting (20 upper-level)
- 24 semester hours of business
- Additional semester hour requirements. See full education requirements on the North Carolina Board of Accountancy website.
Residency
US citizenship is required.
North Carolina residency is not required.
Age
Minimum 18 Years Old
Exam Fees:
| Administrative Fee Initial Exam Application | $230.00 |
| Audit: | $254.80 |
| Financial: | $254.80 |
| Regulation: | $254.80 |
| Business Analysis and Reporting | $254.80 |
| Information Systems and Controls | $254.80 |
| Tax Compliance and Planning | $254.80 |
| Total: | $1,249.20 |
*Registration fee for re-examination depends on the number of parts you are retaking. Fees are always subject to change.
Contact Information:
North Carolina State Board of Accountancy
Email: rbrooks@nccpaboard.gov
Phone: 919-733-4222
Address:
P.O. Box 12827
Raleigh, NC 27605-2827
CPA License Requirements in NC
Education
150 semester hours of education required for CPA licensure.
40 hours of Continuing education is required.
Work Experience
1 year of work experience is required.
Other Qualification
Social Security Number is required.
Background check required.
Links and Resources:
North Carolina NASBA Page
North Carolina State Board of Accountancy
North Carolina Society of CPAs
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