CPA Exam Requirements in Massachusetts
Education
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- 120 semester hours total, 21 specific accounting and 9 business.
- See full education requirements on the Massachusetts Board of Accountancy website.
Residency
US citizenship is not required.
Massachusetts residency is not required.
Age
NO Age Requirements.
Exam Fees:
| Education Evaluation Application Fee | $130 |
| Auditing | $396.80 |
| Financial | $396.80 |
| Regulation | $396.80 |
| Business Analysis and Reporting | $396.80 |
| Information Systems and Controls | $396.80 |
| Tax Compliance and Planning | $396.80 |
| Total: | $1,717.20 |
*Registration fee for re-examination depends on the number of parts you are retaking. Fees are always subject to change.
CPA License Requirements in MA
Education
80 hours of continuing education is required
150 semester hours
Work Experience
1 year of work experience is required.
Other Qualification
Social Security Number required.
Pass the AICPA Ethics Exam.
Links and Resources:
Massachusetts NASBA Page
Massachusetts State Board of Accountancy
Massachusetts Society of CPAs
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