Meet the education requirements set by your state board
Earn the required accounting and business credit hours
Complete a bachelor’s degree or higher if required by your state
Apply to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination
Pass all four sections of the CPA Exam
Complete the required work experience under a licensed CPA
Fulfill any ethics exam or ethics course requirement
Submit your CPA license application to your state board
Provide transcripts, exam scores, experience verification, and other required documents
Pay the required application and licensing fees
Maintain your license through continuing professional education requirements