Colorado CPA Exam Requirements

Ski County, USA, awaits CPAs who practice in the Rocky Mountain Empire. View the exam-sitting requirements, licensure requirements, and contact information for the Colorado State Board of Accountancy below.

CPA Exam Requirements

Check if you meet the requirements to sit for the exam.

Age: No Age Requirement
Education: Bachelor's degree of 120 hours is required to sit for the exam 27 semester hours of accounting is required
Citizenship: Citizenship is not required.
Residency: Residency is not required.

CPA Licensure Requirements

Here’s what you need to become licensed in the state of Colorado.

Education: Bachelor's Degree of 150 semester hours is required.
Experience: 1 year employment (1,800 hours) for one or more employers as an employee of a CPA. The experience may be gained through public accounting, industry, government, or academic + 30 semester hours.
Ethics: AICPA Ethics examination is required to be licensed.

State Board Contacts

Get in touch with your local State Board of Accountancy.

Colorado State Board of Accountancy
303-894-7800
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO
State Board Website

Fees

Initial Application Fee	$150.00
AUD	$193.45
BEC	$173.60
FAR	$193.45
REG	$173.60
Total	$884.10

Extras to help you succeed

Applying for the Uniform CPA Examination in Colorado
View CPA Exam Requirements in Other States

Schedule Your Exam

View local Prometric testing centers and schedule your exam.

To receive your CPA license additional requirements may be necessary. As fees and rules may change, we recommend contacting your State Board of Accountancy for more information.