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Below you will find the basic prerequisites, test center locations, exam fees, resources, and contact information to help you better understand all New Jersey CPA requirements. There may be additional qualifications, including continuing education or work experience.

CPA Exam Requirements in New Jersey

Education

Bachelor’s degree required
120 total semester hours
24 semester hours of accounting
24 semester hours of business

View Other New Jersey Education Requirements.

Residency

U.S. citizenship not required.
New Jersey citizenship not required

Age

No age requirements

Exam Fees:

Education Evaluation 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 New Jersey

Education

150 semester hours / bachelor’s degree

Continuing education required

Work Experience

1 year (for 150 Hours pathway)

2 years (for bachelor’s pathway)

Other Qualification

A Social Security Number is required.

Pass the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA®) Ethics Exam.

Legislative Update: A5598 (Effective Feb. 11, 2026)

New Jersey now offers an alternative pathway to CPA licensure, allowing candidates to qualify through one of the following options:

  • 150-Credit Pathway: Complete 150 semester hours, including a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with 24 semester hours in accounting and 24 semester hours in business courses. Candidates must also complete 1 year of relevant work experience in public accounting or an equivalent field under the supervision of a licensed CPA. Work experience obtained before earning a bachelor’s degree does not count, but time spent in approved work-for-credit programs may count toward the requirement.
  • Bachelor’s Degree Pathway: Earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and complete 24 semester hours in accounting and 24 semester hours in business courses. Candidates must also complete 2 years of relevant work experience in public accounting or an equivalent field under the supervision of a licensed CPA. Work experience obtained before earning a bachelor’s degree does not count toward this requirement.

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