California CPA Exam Requirements

　　1. Becoming a CPA：

　　The CPA license is issued at the state or territory (jurisdiction) level. To become a licensed CPA, you must be declared eligible for the examination, and subsequently licensed, by the board of accountancy in one of the 54 U.S. jurisdictions. An individual becomes eligible for the exam by meeting specific requirements as determined by the board of accountancy for the jurisdiction for which they are applying. This website summarizes these requirements for each jurisdiction and provides resources to help you manage the CPA Examination application process.

　　2. California CPA Exam Requirements

　　1)Requirements

　　Education Requirements：

　　150 Semester Hours Required to Sit for the Exam? No

　　Minimum Degree Required:

　　Baccalaureate

　　Additional Educational Requirements：

　　24 semester units (or 36 quarter) in accounting (educational requirements vary, contact State Board for specific details) and 24 semester units (or 36 quarter) in business-related courses (educational requirements vary, contact State Board for details)

　　Note: The requirements shown relate specifically to "applying for" and "taking" the exam. Additional requirements may be in effect relating to "certification" and "licensing", Please contact the appropriate state board for "certification" and "licensing" requirements. As of January 1, 2014 150 hours are required for licensure

　　2)Residency Requirements

　　U.S. Citizenship Required: No

　　Applicant must be a resident, employee, OR have office in the state? No

　　3)Age Requirements

　　Age Minimum: None