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Regent’s CPA Licensure Programs – Compliance with state licensure requirements*

Before you begin your journey to CPA licensure with us, please check your individual state below to confirm if the program you are interested in complies with your state’s CPA licensure requirements.

Alabama Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Alabama for the student to sit for the CPA exam.. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 to 2 years of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam and be at least 19 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Alaska Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Alaska for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 2 to 3 years of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam and be at least 19 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Arizona Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Arizona for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Arkansas Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Arkansas for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

California Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in California for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 2 years of related work experience. They must also pass the California Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Colorado Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Colorado for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours (including 3 additional hours in auditing) as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Connecticut Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Connecticut for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 2 years of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Delaware Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Delaware for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

District of Columbia Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in the District of Columbia to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure.The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Florida Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Florida for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Georgia Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Georgia for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Hawaii Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Hawaii for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 2 years of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Idaho Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Idaho for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam or a similar exam approved by the Idaho State Board of Accountancy. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Illinois Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Illinois to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Indiana Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Indiana for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 2 years of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Iowa Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Iowa for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 to 2 years of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Kansas Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Kansas to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Kentucky Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Kentucky for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Louisiana Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Louisiana for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Maine Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Maine for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 2 years of related work experience. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Maryland Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Maryland for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Massachusetts Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Massachusetts for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 to 3 years of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Michigan Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Michigan for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Minnesota Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Minnesota for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Mississippi Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Mississippi to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Missouri Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Missouri to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience and be at least 21 years of age. They must also complete a written exam on professional ethics acceptable to the Missouri Board. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Montana Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Montana for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Nebraska Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Nebraska to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 to 3.5 years of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Nevada Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Nevada to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 2 to 4 years of related work experience. They must also pass an ethics exam (approved by the Nevada State Board of Accountancy) within the past 3 years prior to sitting for the exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

New Hampshire Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in New Hampshire for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 to 2 years of related work experience. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

New Jersey Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in New Jersey to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must have an additional 30 hours beyond Regent’s program. They must also have 1 year of related work experience, pass an exam related to the laws, regulations and code of ethical conduct in effect for the State of New Jersey, and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

New Mexico Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in New Mexico for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

New York Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in New York for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. In addition, the student will need 1 year of related work experience and be at least 21 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

North Carolina Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in North Carolina for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours or attain a Master’s degree in Accounting. They will also need 1 to 4 years of related work experience, pass the North Carolina Rules of Professional Ethics and Conduct Exam, and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

North Dakota Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in North Dakota to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Ohio Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Ohio to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. They must also pass the Ohio Board of Accountancy course on basic professional standards and responsibilities. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Oklahoma Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Oklahoma to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Oregon Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Oregon to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam or the Oregon Society of CPAs Code of Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Pennsylvania Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Pennsylvania for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours. They will also need 1 year of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Puerto Rico Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Puerto Rico for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to be at least 21 years of age and either:

  1. Acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience.or
  2. Have 8 years of related work experience, in which case the additional 30 hours are not required. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the Puerto Rico Board of Accountancy to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Rhode Island Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Rhode Island for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire a Graduate Degree with a concentration in Accounting as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

South Carolina Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in South Carolina for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

South Dakota Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in South Dakota to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Tennessee Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Tennessee to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 to 2 years of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Texas Regent’s program satisfies many of the requirements in Texas to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure, but in addition to completing the Regent program requirements, the student must also have completed a total of 150 college credit hours before qualifying to sit for the CPA exam. Of the 150 college credit hours, 15 credit hours must be taken in accounting courses requiring physical attendance. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Utah Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Utah to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Vermont Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Vermont for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass an ethics exam acceptable to the Vermont Board of Public Accountancy. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Virginia Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in Virginia for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours as well as 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA self-study on Professional Ethics, which is a comprehensive course. Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Washington Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Washington to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

West Virginia Regent’s program satisfies the requirements in West Virginia for the student to sit for the CPA exam. To obtain licensure, the student will need to acquire an additional 30 college credit hours. They will also need 1 year of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Wisconsin Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Wisconsin to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience and be at least 18 years of age. They must also pass the Wisconsin Online Ethics Exam. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

Wyoming Regent’s program satisfies almost all of the requirements in Wyoming to allow the student to take the CPA exam and obtain licensure. The Regent program consists of 121 college credit hours, but in order to sit for the CPA exam, the student must have a total of 150 college credit hours. To obtain licensure, the student must also have 1 year of related work experience. They must also pass the AICPA Professional Ethics Exam and be at least 18 years of age. Since requirements are subject to change, be sure to contact the State Board of Accountancy in your state to ensure our Accounting degree meets their specific requirements as well as to obtain details related to work experience.

*State requirements are subject to change, so for any specific state, please check that state’s current licensure requirements.