CPA Exam Requirements in Illinois
Education
- Baccalaureate degree or higher is required
- 150 semester credit hours with an accounting concentration that includes managerial accounting, taxation, financial accounting, and auditing or an accounting major
Residency
US citizenship is not required.
Illinois residency is not required.
Age
Minimum age: 18 Years Old
Exam Fees:
Initial Application Fee: | $120.00 |
Audit: | $208.40 |
Financial: | $208.40 |
Regulation: | $208.40 |
Business: | $208.40 |
Total: | $953.60 |
*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 IL
Education
Continuing education is required.
Graduate degree or accounting major with 30 semester hours in accounting and 24 semester hours in business
Work Experience
Work experience is required.
Other Qualification
Social Security Number NOT required.
Pass the AICPA Ethics Exam.
Links and Resources:
Illinois NASBA Page
Illinois State Board of Accountancy
Illinois Society of CPAs
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