CPA Exam Requirements in Washington
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher with an
accounting concentration or equivalent - 24 semester hours of accounting
- 24 semester hours of business administration
- Additional semester hour requirements,
specific instructions for transcripts; see full
education requirements on the Washington
Board of Accountancy website.
Residency
U.S. citizenship is not required.
Washington residency is not required.
Age
no minimum age requirement
Exam Fees:
| Education Evaluation Application Fee | $96 |
| Exam Application Fee | $103 |
| Core: Auditing and Attestation (AUD) | $262.64 |
| Core: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) | $262.64 |
| Core: Tax and Regulation (REG) | $262.64 |
| Discipline (choose 1): -Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) -Information Systems and Controls (ISC) -Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) |
$262.64 |
| Total: | $1,249.56 |
Note that the fee structure is subject to change.
CPA License Requirements in Washington
Education
Board-approved education
pathway required
Work Experience
1 year of experience required
Verified by a licensed CPA
Experience may be obtained in
public accounting, industry,
government, or academia
Other Qualification
Pass the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (AICPA®) Ethics Exam.
Links and Resources:
Washington NASBA Page
Washington State Board of Accountancy
Washington Society of CPAs
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