Learn The 7 Simple Steps to Qualifying To Become A Licensed CPA in Connecticut:
- Meet The Education Requirements in Connecticut
- Submit Your CPA Exam Application in Connecticut
- Request Your College Transcripts in Connecticut
- Pay Your NASBA CPA Schedule Fees in Connecticut
- Schedule Your CPA Exam Sections At A Prometric Center in Connecticut
- Find A CPA Exam Mentor To Help You Pass
- Find A CPA Review Course To Study
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Connecticut Requirements Overview:
Connecticut's (CT) CPA exam requirements make it a great state to take the CPA exam, but somewhat harder than normal to become licensed due to the education and experience requirements. It is a great state for international students to sit since it does not require US Citizenship, residency or have a minimum age requirement. Be sure to follow each caption below to ensure that you are qualified to sit for the exam.
Be sure to follow each caption below to ensure that you are qualified to sit for the exam.
Disclosure: Please note that I do my best to keep these requirements up to date but seeing as there are more than 50 states and nations with individual requirements it is difficult for me to keep up with them all. Please verify each requirement with your state board of accountancy to ensure 100% accuracy!
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Education Requirements
What are the education requirements in Connecticut?
150 Hours Requirement
CT does NOT require 150 hours to sit for the exam
Accounting Course Requirements
CT requires 24 semester hours of accounting courses
Business Course Requirements
CT requires 22 semester hours which must include economics, finance, and law courses
Business Law Requirements
CT requires business law to be included in the general business requirement noted above.
Ethics Exam
Required to take AICPA Ethics Exam
Age & Residency Requirements
What are the age and residency requirements in Connecticut?
US Citizenship Requirement
You are NOT Required for Connecticut to be US Citizen to sit for the CPA exam
Residency Requirement
Connecticut does NOT require you to be a resident, employee, OR have an office in the state for you to take the CPA exam.
Minimum Age to Sit for the CPA Exam
Connecticut does not have a minimum age requirement to sit for the CPA exam
Connecticut CPA Exam Fees
How much does it cost to take the CPA exam in Connecticut?
Connecticut has fairly standard exam fee rates. If you need to re-take a part there is a $100.00 re-application fee that you will have to pay which is higher than most states.
Initial Application Fee: |
$135.00 |
Audit: |
$195.35 |
Financial: |
$195.35 |
Regulation: |
$176.25 |
Business: |
$176.25 |
Total: |
$878.20 |
Special Fees: |
$100.00 Re-examination application fee |
Already Passed The CPA Exam in Connecticut? Here Are The CPA License Requirements
To become licensed you are required to perform the following:
1) Education
- 150 total semester hours
* 36 hours in accounting
* 30 hours in economics and business admin
* 60 semesters in general education
2) Experience
- 2 years of supervised accounting experience that must be verified by an active CPA licensee
- Experience can be public or private accounting
- Refer to the CT website for additional details regarding non-public accounting experience
Connecticut State Board Contact Info
Connecticut State Board of Accountancy
Secretary of the State
30 Trinity Street
Hartford, CT
06106
Web: www.ct.gov/sboa
Phone: 860-509-6179
Fax: 860-509-6247
Email: sboa@po.state.ct.us
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bryan Kesler, CPA is the founder of Kesler CPA Review & Ultimate CPA Exam Guide which earned him a spot on CPA Practice Advisor's Top 20 Under 40.
He has helped thousands of CPA candidates pass the CPA exam since 2013. You can contact him via email bryan@cpaexamguide.com
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