Pennsylvania CPA Exam Requirements

Rich history and American heritage await you as a CPA in PA. View the exam-sitting requirements, licensure requirements, and contact information for the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy below.

CPA Exam Requirements

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

Age: 18
Education: Bachelor's degree of 120 hours is required to sit for the exam. 24 semester hours in accounting courses
Citizenship: Citizenship is not required.
Residency: Residency is required.

CPA Licensure Requirements

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

Education: Bachelor's Degree of 150 semester hours is required.
Experience: 1 year (1,600 hours) of experience in any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attestation, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills gained through employment in government, industry, academia or public practice.
Ethics: AICPA Ethics examination not required.

State Board Contacts

Get in touch with your local State Board of Accountancy.

Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy
717-783-1404
2601 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA
State Board Website

Fees

Initial Application Fee	$95.00
AUD	$193.45
BEC	$173.60
FAR	$193.45
REG	$173.60
Total	$829.10

Extras to help you succeed

Applying for the Uniform CPA Examination in Pennsylvania
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.