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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 Hawaii CPA requirements. Please note that obtaining a CPA license in Hawaii may require additional qualifications including continuing education or work experience.

The data on this page was last reviewed and updated in January 2024.

CPA Exam Requirements in Hawaii

Education


Baccalaureate degree or higher is required
18 semester hours of upper level accounting

View Other Hawaii Education Requirements.

Residency


US citizenship is required.
Hawaii residency is not required.

Age


Minimum age: 18 Years Old

Exam Fees:


Education Evaluation Application Fee $90
Auditing and Attestation (AUD) $344.80
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) $344.80
Regulation (REG) $344.80
Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) $344.80
Information Systems and Controls (ISC) $344.80
Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) $344.80
Total: $1,469.20

*Registration fee for re-examination depends on the number of parts you are retaking. Fees are
always subject to change.


CPA License Requirements in HI

Education


Continuing Education is required

150 total semester hours

24 semester hours of accounting (18 upper-level)

24 semester hours of business

Work Experience


1 Year of work experience is required.

Other Qualification


Social Security Number required.

Getting your CPA license in Hawaii can mean that additional requirements must be met. Since fees, requirements, and rules may change on a frequent basis, we highly recommend contacting the Hawaii State Board of Accountancy for complete licensing information.

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