Florida (FL) CPA Exam requirements say that you must be declared eligible for the CPA Exam and then licensed by the state. An individual 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 various Florida CPA Exam requirements:
Florida CPA Exam Education Requirements
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Florida CPA Exam Age Requirements
Age Minimum: None
Florida CPA Exam Residency Requirements
U.S. Citizenship Required: No
Must be a resident, employee OR have office in the state? No
Application Process
APPLICATION: Complete the application by clicking on the link below.
FEES: $50 non refundable application fee is required with application. Additional fees will be required by the testing vendor when you schedule your exam.
EDUCATION: Official transcripts verifying completion of 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours of education from an accredited institution to include specific accounting and general business courses (Education Requirements). You are required to upload your official transcripts with this application. Prior to licensure, you must meet additional education requirements and demonstrate acceptable work experience (Licensure Requirements).
INTERSTATE EXCHANGE FORM: Send the authorization form to each state board of accountancy in which you previously sat for the CPA exam along with any processing fees they may require. This form is required even if no exam credit was earned in prior attempts. Note: Some jurisdictions no longer verify exam scores. If this is the case with your jurisdiction, you will need to request your exam scores directly from NASBA.
NEXT STEP: Candidates that have passed all four sections of the CPA Exam within a rolling 18-month window must submit an Initial CPA License application if they wish to become a Florida Certified Public Accountant.
Key Exam Process Links for Florida
Licensing Portal – Checklist Details (myfloridalicense.com)
Florida CPA Exam Fees
Please visit Licensing & Regulation – MyFloridaLicense.com for more information.