Wisconsin CPA Exam Requirements

Camping, fishing, and out-of-this-world cheese curds await you as a CPA in WI. View the exam-sitting requirements, licensure requirements, and contact information for the Wisconsin 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 with 150 hours is not required to sit for the exam. 24 semester hours in accounting
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 Wisconsin.

Education: Bachelor's Degree of 150 semester hours is required.
Experience: 1 year experience of public accounting or its equivalent. Equivalent experience may be considered in government, industry, academia, law, self-employment (must be documented and presented in detail for Board consideration).
Ethics: Wisconsin state ethics examination is required to be licensed.

State Board Contacts

Get in touch with your local State Board of Accountancy.

Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board
Bureau of Business & Design Professions
608-261-4486
1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI
State Board Website

Fees

Initial Application Fee	$247.00
AUD	$195.35
BEC	$176.25
FAR	$195.35
REG	$176.25
Total	$990.20

Extras to help you succeed

Applying for the Uniform CPA Examination in Wisconsin
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.