Connecticut CPA requirements

Familiarizing yourself with the Connecticut CPA requirements should be the first step towards earning your CPA license. With this knowledge in place, you can put a plan into action that will help you avoid setbacks and added costs. We’re walking you through the CPA requirements, but it’s also important to refer to the Connecticut Board of Accountancy1 for any updates or revisions.  

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Connecticut CPA Exam requirements

All CPA candidates are required to pass the CPA Exam, a four-part exam that assesses the knowledge and skills needed to practice public accounting. The exam consists of three Core sections all candidates must pass, and you will need to choose one of three Disciplines sections to develop specialized skills.  

To sit for the CPA Exam in Connecticut, you must have a bachelor’s degree or higher and 46 semester hours (69 quarter hours) in accounting and related subjects. This must include (but is not limited to): 

  • 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in accounting  
  • One business law course 
  • One economics course 
  • One finance course 

All CPA candidates are required to pass the CPA Exam, a four-part exam that assesses the knowledge and skills needed to practice public accounting. The exam consists of three Core sections all candidates must pass, and you will need to choose one of three Disciplines sections to develop specialized skills.  

To sit for the CPA Exam in Connecticut, you must have a bachelor’s degree or higher and 46 semester hours (69 quarter hours) in accounting and related subjects. This must include (but is not limited to): 

  • 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in accounting  
  • One business law course 
  • One economics course 
  • One finance course 

All CPA candidates are required to pass the CPA Exam, a four-part exam that assesses the knowledge and skills needed to practice public accounting. The exam consists of three Core sections all candidates must pass, and you will need to choose one of three Disciplines sections to develop specialized skills.  

To sit for the CPA Exam in Connecticut, you must have a bachelor’s degree or higher and 46 semester hours (69 quarter hours) in accounting and related subjects. This must include (but is not limited to): 

  • 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in accounting  
  • One business law course 
  • One economics course 
  • One finance course 

CPA requirements in Connecticut

The Connecticut CPA requirements for licensure include additional experience, education, and ethics requirements beyond what you needed to sit for the CPA Exam.

Education requirements

All CPA candidates must have 150 semester hours (225 quarter hours) for licensure. In Connecticut, this includes a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) in accounting, 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) in general education, and 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in economics or business courses other than accounting. These may include:

  • Business finance
  • Financial management
  • Managerial finance
  • Business law
  • Commercial law
  • Principles of management
  • Organizational behavior
  • Principles of marketing
  • Marketing strategies
  • Business statistics

Experience requirements

Connecticut CPA requirements include a minimum of two years (104 weeks) of verified, relevant work experience. 

Residency requirements

Connecticut does not require U.S. citizenship nor residency.

Ethics requirements

You must complete the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) course, Professional Ethics: AICPA’s Comprehensive Course and pass the exam with a minimum score of 90 percent.  

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Connecticut CPA license renewals

CPAs must renew their license annually, by December 31.  

Connecticut CPA CPE requirements

All CPAs must maintain their license by completing continuing professional education (CPE) courses. Specifically, Maine CPA CPE requirements stipulate that you must complete 40 hours of acceptable CPE hours during each renewal period. CPAs who complete over 40 hours of CPE in one year can carry over up to 20 extra hours to the next year.  

Every three years, CPAs will need to complete at least four hours of ethics CPE starting from when they renew their license for the first time.  

All CPAs must maintain their license by completing continuing professional education (CPE) courses. Specifically, Maine CPA CPE requirements stipulate that you must complete 40 hours of acceptable CPE hours during each renewal period. CPAs who complete over 40 hours of CPE in one year can carry over up to 20 extra hours to the next year.  

Every three years, CPAs will need to complete at least four hours of ethics CPE starting from when they renew their license for the first time.  

All CPAs must maintain their license by completing continuing professional education (CPE) courses. Specifically, Maine CPA CPE requirements stipulate that you must complete 40 hours of acceptable CPE hours during each renewal period. CPAs who complete over 40 hours of CPE in one year can carry over up to 20 extra hours to the next year.  

Every three years, CPAs will need to complete at least four hours of ethics CPE starting from when they renew their license for the first time.  

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