Alabama CPA Requirements
How to become a CPA in the state of Alabama…
How to become a CPA in Alabama?
So…you want to become a CPA in Alabama?
GREAT! This is the page for you. Each state has a certain set of requirements for taking the Uniform CPA Examination and for becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). To become eligible for an Alabama CPA License, one must follow the Alabama CPA requirements.
To prepare properly, it is important to understand these requirements as soon as possible. Read this quick guide to help you understand what you need to know.
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Overview of Alabama Requirements
150
Semester Units
$952
in Application fees
1
Years of Experience
YES
Residency or
Citizenship Requirements
NO
International Exam Program
NO
Ethics Exam
Alabama CPA requirement details:
Credit Requirements:
120-semester units to sit for the exam, including a Baccalaureate degree with a concentration in Accounting OR AACSB-accredited Graduate Degree
Minimum Degree: Baccalaureate
Additional Requirements: 24 Semester hours of Accounting (upper division 300 level or higher undergraduate and/or graduate level)
- 24 Semester hours of Business related courses
CPA applicants must be at least 19 years old
Educational Requirement: 150 Semester hours to obtain the license, including 33 semester hours in Accounting and 27 semesters in business
The CPA exam candidate has 36 months from passing the CPA Exam to obtain additional education requirements.
Experience Requirments: 1 year in public accounting OR 2 years in the accounting industry, business, government, or college teaching )or a combination of these industries)
Ethics Exam: No
Social Security Requirements: Yes
Participates in Internal Exam Program: No
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
More Requirements: It is not required to be a resident, employee, or keep office(s) in the state
Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy
PO Box 300375
Montgomery, AL 36130-0375
Email:
Phone: 800-435-9743
Fax: 334-242-5700
https://www.asbpa.alabama.gov/
Initial application or Transfer of Credit: No fee
Re-examination Application: No fee
AUD: $238.15
FAR: $238.15
REG: $238.15
BEC: $238.15
Note that all fees are non-refundable.
For more information on fees, click here.
Alabama CPA licenses are renewed annually from October 1 to September 30.
Licensed CPA’s in Alabama must report 40 hours of CPE each fiscal year (October 1 to September 30). At least 8 of those hours must be Accounting & Auditing (A&A) and at least 2 hours must be in ethics.
Learn more by visiting the AICPA website.
Alabama quick guide: Guide
NOTE: For a complete understanding of all rules about the CPA Examination qualifications, certification, and licensure, see Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy Administrative Code Section 30-X-4.
