CPA LICENSURE · PA

Pennsylvania

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

Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy
www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Accountancy/Pages/default.aspx

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

To sit for the Exam: at least 120 credit hours or a bachelor's degree, plus at least 24 semester credits in accounting-related subjects (accounting, auditing, business law, economics, finance, tax, or technology). Effective June 30, 2025, licensure requires a baccalaureate or higher degree and 150 semester credits total, including at least 24 semester credits of accounting/auditing/business-law/economics/technology/finance/tax content plus an additional 12 semester credits in accounting/auditing or tax subjects.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Contact the board directly — CARE has not yet independently verified this jurisdiction's current work-experience requirement.

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

Pennsylvania's current 150-credit licensure framework took effect June 30, 2025; the Board alone determines which courses satisfy its content requirements.

SOURCE

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/accountancy-board/cpa-snapshot — accessed 2026-09-30

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