Connecticut CPA requirements
Are you ready to earn your CPA license in Connecticut? Your first step should always be to check Connecticut's requirements for taking the CPA Exam, earning CPA licensure and maintaining licensure with continuing professional education (CPE). This page serves as a resource for CPA and CPE requirements in Connecticut. Always consult with your state or jurisdiction's board of accountancy for the most current information.
CPA Exam requirements in Connecticut
Getting a CPA in each state mandates different requirements for taking the CPA Exam and earning licensure. In order to be eligible for the CPA Exam, Connecticut mandates that candidates meet the following education requirements.
Minimum education requirements in Connecticut
All CPA Exam candidates in Connecticut must have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. First-time CPA Exam applicants must also have at least 46 semester hours in the study of accounting and related subjects, including but not limited to:
- 24 semester hours in accounting
- At least one business law course
- At least one economics course
- At least one finance course
CPA license requirements in Connecticut
Effective October 1, 2025, you must meet one of the following requirements options to apply for CPA licensure in Connecticut:
- Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration, two years of experience, and passing the CPA Exam
- Bachelor's degree, 30 additional college semester hours, one year of experience, and passing the CPA Exam
- Post-baccalaureate degree in accounting, one year of experience, and passing the CPA Exam
Connecticut CPA license renewals and CPE requirements
CPA licenses in Connecticut are renewed annually, expiring on December 31st of each year. CPE credits must be reported by December 31st. Connecticut CPAs are required to report at least 40 hours of CPE each year. If you earn more than 40 hours, you can carry up to 20 credits over to the next year.
Learn more about the Connecticut CPA CPE requirements and ensure that you remain compliant.
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