Earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
Complete the required accounting and business coursework for your state
Check your state board’s CPA licensure requirements
Meet the required credit hours, often 150 semester hours
Apply to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam
Study for and pass all four CPA Exam sections
Complete the required work experience under a licensed CPA
Fulfill any ethics exam or ethics course requirement
Submit your CPA licensure application to your state board
Maintain your license with continuing professional education requirements