New York (NY) 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 various New York CPA Exam requirements:
New York CPA Exam Education Requirements
- The education requirements vary greatly depending on when you being the the licensure process. Please visit https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/certified-public-accountants/initial-license-requirements for full information.
New York CPA Exam Age Requirements
Age Minimum: None
New York CPA Exam Residency Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required: No
- Must be a resident, employee OR have office in the state? No
Application Process
- Review the exam requirements
- Submit the exam application + enroll in Surgent CPA Review
- Request and forward transcripts. Contact any educational institutions attended and request that transcripts be forwarded to the CPA Examination Services for their evaluation. Applicants must submit an Application for Licensure and First Registration (Form 1) to the New York State Education Department. Applicants who have attended an academic institution outside of the United States, or a combination of U.S. and non-U.S, must submit a Certification of Professional Education (Form 2) and transcript. Applicants who are using fifteen years of public accounting experience must submit an Applicant Experience Record (Form 4) and a Certification of Employer (Form 4B). If you do not expect any problems with your application being processed, this is a great time to start studying with Surgent CPA Review.
- Pay the exam fees. After receiving the required information, the State Board will issue your Authorization to Test (ATT) to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). You will receive an invoice for exam fees which must be paid in advance. Once fees are paid, you will receive a Notice to Schedule (NTS) which is good for six months.
- Schedule your exam. Your NTS allows you to start scheduling your exams. You can sit for the exam parts in any sequence so you can plan your reviews to coincide with your exam scheduling. The most efficient approach is to sit for two parts in each exam window; however, exam fees paid for parts not taken are not refundable. Exam times are scheduled with Prometric and can be set up online at www.prometric.com/cpa. You can take the exam at one of the numerous Prometric locations in the State of New York or any other Prometric location that is convenient to you.
Key Exam Process Links for New York
New York CPA Application Process
New York CPA Application Forms
New York CPA Exam Fees
Initial Application Fee: $90
AUD: $344.80
FAR: $344.80
REG: $344.80
Discipline $344.80
Total: $1,467.60
Other fees: Re-exam registration fee $75 regardless of the number of parts requested. All Fees are Non-Refundable