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

CPA Exam Requirements in Idaho

Education

 Bachelor’s degree is required
 30 semester hours in business
 20 semester hours in accounting

View Other Idaho Education Requirements.

Residency

U.S. citizenship not required

Idaho residency required

Age

Minimum age: 18 years old

Exam Fees:

Exam Application Fee $100
Core: Auditing and Attestation (AUD) $254.80
Core: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) $254.80
Core: Tax and Regulation (REG) $254.80
Discipline (choose 1):
Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR)
Information Systems and Controls (ISC)
Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP)		 $254.80
Total: $1,119.20*
*Note that the fee structure is subject to change.

CPA License Requirements in Idaho

Education

150 total semester hours

30 semester hours of accounting (must include subjects of financial, audit, management, and tax accounting)

24 semester hours of business

Continuing Education is required

Work Experience

1 Year of Work experience is required

Other Qualifications

Pass the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA®) Ethics Exam

Background check required

State residency required

Candidates must complete 150 semester hours of education that meet 1 of the following conditions:

  • A graduate degree with a focus in accounting from an accredited program
  • A graduate degree in an accredited business program, including at least 24 semester hours in accounting at the undergraduate level, 15 semester hours in accounting at the graduate level, or an equivalent combination
  • A bachelor’s degree in an accredited business-oriented program, including at least 24 semester hours in business and 24 semester hours in accounting at the undergraduate or graduate level

Candidates must also complete 1 year of work experience totaling 2,000 hours. The experience may be full-time or part-time but must be completed over at least 12 months and no more than 36 months, and must be verified by a licensed CPA.

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