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

CPA Exam Requirements in Minnesota

Education


Bachelor’s degree
24 semester hours of accounting
24 semester hours of business

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Residency


U.S. citizenship not required
Minnesota residency required

Age


NO age requirements

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 Minnesota

Education


Bachelor’s degree

120 hours of continuing education

Work Experience


2 years of work experience

Other Qualifications


Social Security Number required.

Must pass the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA®) Ethics Exam

Legislative Update: SF3045 (Effective Jan. 1, 2026)

Minnesota is now offering an alternative pathway to licensure. Candidates can choose 1 of the following pathways:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 2 years of qualifying work experience

or

  • A master’s degree or completion of 150 semester hours with 1 year of qualifying work experience

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