CPA LICENSURE · FL
Florida
Verified. CARE checked this jurisdiction's requirements against an official or official-sourced page as of 2026-09-30. Requirements change — always confirm current details with the board before making a decision.
BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
Florida Board of Accountancy
www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/certified-public-accounting/
www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/certified-public-accounting/
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
To sit for the Exam: 120 semester hours including at least 24 credits in upper-division accounting (including 3 hours financial accounting and 3 hours taxation) and 24 credits in upper-division business (including 3 hours business law). For licensure: 150 semester hours including 30 semester hours of upper-division accounting and 36 semester hours of upper-division general business.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least one year of work experience, starting after completion of 120 semester (or 180 quarter) hours from an accredited institution, equivalent to one year of full-time work.
SEPARATE ETHICS EXAM REQUIRED?
Not yet independently verified by CARE — confirm with the board.
CAN YOU SIT FOR THE EXAM BEFORE FINISHING ALL EDUCATION?
Yes — candidates can typically sit for the Exam before finishing all coursework required for full licensure (e.g. at 120 semester hours, finishing the rest before licensure).
APPLICATION NOTES
Florida allows sitting for the Exam at 120 hours; the remaining 30 hours are completed before licensure.
SOURCE
https://www.ficpa.org/storage/files/af816a5aa58a14419221fe2e8180e3fd.pdf — accessed 2026-09-30
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