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Below you will find the appropriate prerequisites, test center locations, exam fees, resources, and contact information to help you better understand all District of Columbia CPA requirements. Please note that obtaining a CPA license in Washington, D.C. may require additional qualifications, including continuing education or work experience.

CPA Exam Requirements in the District of Columbia

Education

Bachelor’s degree
150 semester hours of education required
24 semester hours in accounting subjects such as Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, and Federal Income Taxes
3 semester hours in commercial law

View Other District of Columbia Education Requirements.

Residency

U.S. citizenship not required

District of Columbia residency not required

Age

18 Years old age requirement

Exam Fees:

Education Evaluation Application Fee $96
Exam Application Fee $96
Core: Auditing and Attestation (AUD) $262.64
Core: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) $262.64
Core: Tax and Regulation (REG) $262.64

Discipline (choose 1): 
Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR)
Information Systems and Controls (ISC)
Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP)

 $262.64
Total: $1,242.56*

*Note that the fee structure is subject to change.

CPA License Requirements in Washington, D.C.

Education

Continuing education of 80 hours (biannually) required

Work Experience

1 year of work experience required

Other Qualification

Social Security Number required

To obtain CPA licensure, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Complete 150 semester hours of education.
  • Gain at least 2,000 hours (approximately 1 year) of qualifying work experience within a period of no more than 3 years.
  • Acquire experience in areas such as government, business, academia, or public service.
  • Perform relevant services, including accounting, attestation, compilation, management or financial advisory, and tax-related services.

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