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

The data on this page was last reviewed and updated in June 2020.

CPA Exam Requirements in North Carolina

Education


Baccalaureate degree is required
120 total semester hours
30 semester hours of accounting (20 upper-level)
24 semester hours of business
Additional semester hour requirements. See full education requirements on the North Carolina Board of Accountancy website.

View Other North Carolina Education Requirements.

Residency


US citizenship is required.
North Carolina residency is not required.

Age


Minimum age: 18 Years Old

Exam Fees:


Initial Application Fee: $230.00
Audit: $208.40
Financial: $208.40
Regulation: $208.40
Business: $208.40
Total: $1,063.60

*Registration fee for re-examination depends on the number of parts you are retaking. Fees are always subject to change.

Contact Information:


North Carolina State Board of Accountancy

Email: rbrooks@nccpaboard.gov

Phone: 919-733-4222

Address:
P.O. Box 12827
Raleigh, NC 27605-2827


CPA License Requirements in NC

Education


Continuing education is required.

150 semester hours

Work Experience


Work experience is required.

Other Qualification


Social Security Number is required.

Background check required.

 

Getting your CPA license in North Carolina can mean that additional requirements must be met. Since fees, requirements, and rules may change on a frequent basis, we highly recommend contacting the North Carolina State Board of Accountancy for complete licensing information.

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