Meet your state board’s education requirements
Earn the required accounting and business credits
Complete a bachelor’s degree or the required equivalent
Apply to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam
Receive authorization from your state board
Pass all four sections of the CPA Exam
Complete the required work experience
Meet your state’s ethics exam or ethics course requirement
Submit your CPA license application to the state board
Pay the required application and licensing fees
Maintain your license with continuing professional education requirements