California (CA) CPA Exam requirements state that you must be declared eligible for the CPA Exam and then licensed by the state. An individual becomes eligible for the CPA Exam by meeting specific requirements that are determined by the board of accountancy for their specific jurisdiction. Below are the California CPA Exam requirements:
California CPA Exam Education Requirements
Baccalaureate degree or higher
A total of 150 semester units including:
24 semester units of accounting subjects
24 semester units of business-related subjects
20 semester units of accounting study
10 semester units of ethics study
Please visit the California Board of Accountancy for more information.
California CPA Exam Age Requirements
Age Minimum: None
California CPA Exam Residency Requirements
U.S. Citizenship Required: No
Must be a resident, employee OR have office in the state? No
Application Process
Please visit the California Board of Accountancy for more information.
California CPA Exam Fees
Initial Uniform CPA Examination Application $100
Applicants seeking to qualify as a California Candidate for the first time.
Reapplication $50
Applicants previously approved to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination as a California Candidate.
Visit NASBA for information on fees to be paid to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy upon receipt of an Authorization to Test.