CPA Exam Requirements in New Mexico
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher is required
- 120 semester hours are required
- 30 semester hours must be in accounting courses; no more than 3 of the 30 hours may be in business law
- Specifics for required courses and semester hours. See full education requirements on the New Mexico Board of Accountancy website.
Residency
U.S. citizenship isnot required
New Mexico residency is not required
Age
Minimum age: 18 Years Old
Exam Fees
| Education Evaluation Application Fee: | $96 |
| Exam Application Fee | $106 |
| Core: Auditing and Attestation (AUD) | $262.64 |
| Core: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) | $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: | $1,252.56* |
*Note that the fee structure is subject to change.
CPA License Requirements in NM
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Work Experience
2 Years of Experience
Other Qualifications
Pass the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA®) Ethics Exam
Background check required
Links and Resources:
New Mexico NASBA Page
New Mexico State Board of Accountancy
New Mexico Society of CPAs
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