CPA Exam Requirements in California
Education
- Baccalaureate degree is required
- 120 total semester hours
- 24 semester hours of accounting
- 24 semester hours of business
Residency
US citizenship is not required.
California residency is not required.
Age
NO Age Requirements.
Exam Fees:
| Initial Application Fee | $100.00 |
| Auditing and Attestation (AUD) | $254.80 |
| Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) | $254.80 |
| Regulation (REG) | $254.80 |
| Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) | $254.80 |
| Information Systems and Controls (ISC) | $254.80 |
| Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) | $254.80 |
| Total: | $933.60 |
*Registration fee for re-examination depends on the number of parts you are retaking. Fees are
always subject to change.
CPA License Requirements in CA
Education
150 semester hours (including 20 additional semester hours of accounting)
10 semester hours of ethics
Work Experience
1 Year of Work experience is required.
Other Qualification
Social Security Number required.
Pass the AICPA Ethics Exam.
Links and Resources:
CBA Educational Requirements Tip Sheet
CBA Self-Assessment
CBA Licensing Applicant Handbook
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