CPA Exam Requirements in California
Education
- Baccalaureate degree is required
- 120 total semester hours
- 24 semester hours of accounting
- 24 semester hours of business
Residency
US citizenship is not required.
California residency is not required.
Age
NO Age Requirements.
Exam Fees:
Initial Application Fee | $100.00 |
Auditing and Attestation (AUD) | $254.80 |
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) | $254.80 |
Regulation (REG) | $254.80 |
Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) | $254.80 |
Information Systems and Controls (ISC) | $254.80 |
Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) | $254.80 |
Total: | $933.60 |
*Registration fee for re-examination depends on the number of parts you are retaking. Fees are
always subject to change.
Contact Information:
Christopher McGrath
Wiley CPAexcel Eligibility Advisor
Email: chmcgrath@wiley.com
CPA License Requirements in CA
Education
150 semester hours (including 20 additional semester hours of accounting)
10 semester hours of ethics
Work Experience
1 Year of Work experience is required.
Other Qualification
Social Security Number required.
Pass the AICPA Ethics Exam.
Links and Resources:
CBA Educational Requirements Tip Sheet
CBA Self-Assessment
CBA Licensing Applicant Handbook
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