Learn The 7 Simple Steps to Qualifying To Become A Licensed CPA in Minnesota:
- Meet The Education Requirements in Minnesota
- Submit Your CPA Exam Application in Minnesota
- Request Your College Transcripts in Minnesota
- Pay Your NASBA CPA Schedule Fees in Minnesota
- Schedule Your CPA Exam Sections At A Prometric Center in Minnesota
- Find A CPA Exam Mentor To Help You Pass
- Find A CPA Review Course To Study
If you would like a more detailed checklist to make this process even easier, please download your Free CPA Exam Application Checklist PDF below:
Minnesota Requirements Overview:
Minnesota's (MN) CPA exam requirements are very specific relating to accounting and business courses that are required to be taken prior to sitting for the exam. Ensure that if you are not obtaining a graduate degree that you are taking the right classes in order to sit.
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 Minnesota?
150 Hours Requirement
MN requires at least 120 hours from an accredited education institution and completion of these courses.
In MN you have 4 different education options. Refer to the course requirements below for a break out of each qualification
Candidates may apply for the exam 180 days prior to completing educational requirements.
Candidates will receive "provisional" approval to take the CPA exam 90 days prior to completing educational requirements.
Accounting Course Requirements
Course Requirement options for MN
Option 1: Graduate Degree
- You are automatically qualified to sit
Option 2: Graduate Degree in Business
- Requires 24 credits in undergrad accounting, auditing, tax, or mgmt accounting
- Requires 15 credit hours in graduate accounting, auditing, tax, or mgmt accounting
- OR equivalent combination
Option 3: Accounting Undergrad Degree
- Requires 24 credits in undergrad accounting, auditing, tax, or mgmt accounting
- Requires 24 credit hours of business courses
Option 4: Undergraduate Degree General
- Refer to the NASBA Page here for a list of qualifying courses
Business Course Requirements
See above
Business Law Requirements
See above
Ethics Exam
Required to take AICPA Ethics Exam
Age & Residency Requirements
What are the age and residency requirements in Minnesota?
US Citizenship Requirement
You are NOT Required for Minnesota to be US Citizen to sit for the CPA exam.
Residency Requirement
In Minnesota, you ARE required to be a resident, employee, OR have an office in the state in order to sit for the CPA exam.
Minimum Age to Sit for the CPA Exam
Minnesota requires the applicant to be at least 18 prior to sitting for the CPA exam.
Minnesota CPA Exam Fees
How much does it cost to take the CPA exam in Minnesota?
Minnesota has fairly standard exam fee rates. If you need to re-take a part there is a $50.00 re-application fee that you will have to pay.
Initial Application Fee: |
$175 |
Audit: |
$195.35 |
Financial: |
$195.35 |
Regulation: |
$176.25 |
Business: |
$176.25 |
Total: |
$918.20 |
Special Fees: |
$50.00 Re-examination application fee |
Already Passed The CPA Exam in Minnesota? Here Are The CPA License Requirements
To obtain your CPA license MN requires:
Education:
- Complete required 150 credit hours
- Double check with MN requirements that you have completed all of these classes here
Work Experience:
- 1 year of public accounting experience, which is 2,000 hours
- Your experience must be supervised by an active CPA
- If 4 years or more has passed since obtaining your certificate, 120 CPE hours are required to become licensed.
Minnesota State Board Contact Info
Minnesota State Board of Accountancy
85 East 7th Place, Suite 125
St. Paul, MN
55101
Web: www.boa.state.mn.us
Phone: 651-296-7938
Fax: 651-282-2644
Email: cpaes-mn@nasba.org
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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