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.
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.
Connecticut CPA license renewals
CPAs must renew their license annually, by December 31.