CPA Exam Requirements in New Jersey
Education
- Baccalaureate degree is required
- 120 total semester hours
- 24 semester hours of accounting
- 24 semester hours of business
- Specifics for required courses and semester hours. See full education requirements on the New Jersey Board of Accountancy website.
Residency
US citizenship is not required.
New Jersey residency is not required.
Age
Minimum age: 18 Years Old
Exam Fees:
| Education Evaluation Application Fee | $90 |
| Auditing and Attestation (AUD) | $364.80 |
| Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) | $364.80 |
| Regulation (REG) | $364.80 |
| Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) | $364.80 |
| Information Systems and Controls (ISC) | $364.80 |
| Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) | $364.80 |
| Total: | $1,549.20 |
*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 NJ
Education
Continuing education is required.
150 semester hours.
Work Experience
1 Year of Work experience is required.
Other Qualification
Social Security Number required.
Pass the AICPA Ethics Exam.
Background check required.
Links and Resources:
New Jersey NASBA Page
New Jersey State Board of Accountancy
New Jersey Society of CPAs
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