Tennessee CPA Exam Requirements

Foot-stomping country, delicious B-B-Q, and the Great Smoky Mountains await you as a CPA in Tennessee. View the exam-sitting requirements, licensure requirements, and contact information for the Tennessee 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 with 150 hours is required to sit for the exam. 30 semester hours in accounting courses
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 Tennessee.

Education: Bachelor's Degree of 150 semester hours is required.
Experience: 1 year experience gained through employment in industry, government, academia or public practice. 2 years experience for CPAs providing attest services.
Ethics: AICPA Ethics examination is required to be licensed.

State Board Contacts

Get in touch with your local State Board of Accountancy.

Tennessee State Board of Accountancy
615-741-2550
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN
State Board Website

Fees

Initial Application Fee	$170.00
AUD	$193.45
BEC	$173.60
FAR	$193.45
REG	$173.60
Total	$904.10

Extras to help you succeed

Applying for the Uniform CPA Examination in Tennessee
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.