How to Become a CPA in Arizona
Universal CPA Review offers all of the CPA licensing requirements for each state. See the below resources for a comprehensive understanding of Arizona’s state CPA requirements. We have broken out the education, residency, and age requirements as well as provide information on exam fees and contact information for each respective state.
Education Requirements:
Education to sit for CPA Exam: 120 semester hours (180 quarter)
Degree Requirement: Baccalaureate degree
Candidates Must Obtain: 36 credit hours in Accounting (30 hours must be at graduate level)
Residency and Age Requirement:
Age: 18
Citizen Requirement: No
Residency Requirement: No
Have a Social Security Number: Yes
License Requirement:
Pass AICPA Ethics Exam: Must pass AICPA Professional Ethics Exam and provide 5 separate letters of recommendation.
Tier Status: One tier state
CPE Requirements: 80 credit hours (within a 2-year time period)
International Program Participant: Yes
Work Experience: 1 year of accounting related industry experience
Fees:
Initial Application: $100
Re-exam Fee: $50
AUD fee: $208.40
BEC fee: $208.40
FAR fee: $208.40
REG fee: $208.40
Contact Information:
Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants
Gretchen Pacheco
602-252-4144
4801 E. Washington St.
Suite 180
Phoenix, AZ
85034
Email: gpacheco@ASCPA.com
State Board:
Arizona State Board of Accountancy
602-364-0804
100 N. 15th Avenue
Room 165
Phoenix, AZ
85007
