Connecticut (CT) CPA Exam requirements state that you must be declared eligible for the CPA Exam and then licensed by the state. A candidate becomes eligible for the CPA Exam by meeting specific requirements that are determined by the board of accountancy for their specific jurisdiction. Below are the Connecticut CPA Exam requirements:
Connecticut CPA Exam Education Requirements
Those applying to take the CPA exam for the first time after May 26, 2007 must have completed a baccalaureate degree program at a college or university accredited by a CHEA Regional Accrediting Organization in order to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
The applicant must have:
A baccalaureate degree
46 semester hours in the study of accounting and related subjects, including, but not limited to:
24 semester hours in accounting. The institution offering the course will designate these courses as accounting specific in their course offering, typically with the ACC or ACCT class designation.
At least one business law course
At least one economics course
At least one finance course
Please visit Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection for more information.
Connecticut CPA Exam Age Requirements
Age Minimum: None
Connecticut CPA Exam Residency Requirements
U.S. Citizenship Required: No
Must be a resident, employee OR have office in the state? No
Application Process
Connecticut is a two-tier state. Once an individual has met all requirements to become a CPA (i.e., education, exams, ethics and experience), they may apply for the first tier, a qualified certificate. The qualified certificate is a pre-requisite to becoming registered or licensed for first time applicants. It is not an “active” status and does not allow the holder to practice as a CPA or use the designation CPA on any materials. Once you have qualified for a certificate, the second tier would be to either obtain an active certificate registration or an active license.
Please visit CPA Application Process (ct.gov) for more information.
Key Exam Process Links for Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Connecticut CPA Exam Fees
Please visit CPA Application Process (ct.gov) for more information.