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Below you will find the appropriate prerequisites, test center locations, exam fees, resources, and contact information to help you better understand all Arizona CPA requirements. Please note that obtaining a CPA license in Arizona may require additional qualifications including continuing education or work experience.

The data on this page was last reviewed and updated in January 2024.

CPA Exam Requirements in Arizona

Education


Baccalaureate degree is required
120 total semester hours
24 non-duplicative semester hours of accounting
18 business related courses

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Residency


US citizenship is not required.
Arizona residency is not required.

Age


Minimum age: 18 Years Old

Exam Fees:


Education Evaluation Application Fee $100
Auditing and Attestation (AUD) $254.80
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) $254.80
Regulation (REG) $254.80
Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) $254.80
Information Systems and Controls (ISC) $254.80
Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) $254.80
Total: $1,119.20

*Registration fee for re-examination depends on the number of parts you are retaking. Fees are
always subject to change.


CPA License Requirements in AZ

Education


150 Total Semester Units

36 Semester Units in Accounting Study Subjects

30 Semester Units in Business Subjects

Work Experience


1 Year of work experience is required.

Other Qualification


Pass the AICPA Ethics Exam.

Getting your CPA license in Arizona can mean that additional requirements must be met. Since fees, requirements, and rules may change on a frequent basis, we highly recommend contacting the Arizona State Board of Accountancy for complete licensing information.

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