CPA Exam & Licensing
Count on PICPA to supply you with the important and ever-changing information and resources that you need to know to get your license.
**Pa. State Board of Accountancy 150 Update**
The State Board has revised the definition of a conditional candidate. For complete details, download the Special Notice – CPA Certification and the 150 Semester Credit Education Requirements.
CPA Exam in Pennsylvania Book
Learn everything you need to know from requirements to study options with this free handy resource. Click here to preview the latest edition. You can also download a printable PDF, or e-mail careers@picpa.org to request books via the mail—it's free!
CPA Exam FAQs
Visit the CPA Exam FAQs page for details on the new 150 hour education requirement, upcoming changes to the CPA Exam format, and more!
Licensing FAQs
Learn more about getting certified in Pennsylvania.
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First Time Applicants
All first time applicants are advised to read the Candidate Bulletin documents before applying for the CPA exam.
Re-Exam Registration
Reexamination candidates are advised to read the Information for RE Candidates and the Candidate Bulletin documents for scheduling information before submitting their registration.
Pennsylvania Applicants
Application, fees, requirements, and contact information for those planning to take the exam in Pennsylvania.
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The State Board of Accountancy (SBOA)
State Boards of Accountancy are the state/territory (or jurisdiction) entities that have statutory authority to issue CPA licenses. They set the requirements for CPA licensure for every jurisdiction. All jurisdictions require that candidates pass the Uniform CPA Examination for CPA licensure. The Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy issues Pennsylvania CPA licenses once all examination and work requirements have been met. Visit the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy’s website for licensing inquiries.
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
For the Uniform CPA Examination, NASBA acts as the central clearinghouse in the CPA Examination process, collecting information about eligible candidates, distributing advisory scores and other data, and maintaining a central database of candidate records. In addition, NASBA acts as the designated agent for a number of boards of accountancy. Visit NASBA’s website at www.nasba.org for Exam information and application.
Prometric, Inc.
Once you a apply for the Exam at NASBA and receive the Notice To Schedule (NTS), candidates are required to contact Prometric, Inc. to schedule the examination. For the Uniform CPA Examination, Prometric provides data communication, registration, scheduling, testing systems, software, and test centers. Visit Prometric to schedule one or all four parts of the CPA exam. The Exam is offered at authorized Prometric test centers in the US during two months of every quarter.
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CPAMobility.org
NASBA and the AICPA launched this helpful new online tool, designed to provide helpful information, on the state of mobility laws across the 55 U.S. states and jurisdictions.
CPA Exam Scholarships 
PICPA awards scholarships worth $500 to help cover the cost of the CPA Exam. Applications are accepted between Mar. 1 - April 31 and Sept. 1 - Oct. 31. View more details now.
CPA Exam Prep Courses
PICPA members get deep discounts on CPA Exam prep courses and study materials.
Free CPA Exam Webinars
Participate in free webinars that will teach you everything you need to know about how to sign up, study, and successfully pass.
Did you miss the last webinar? Download the recording and slides below.
- CPA Exam Tips Webinar & slides
Tips and guidance on registering, studying, and passing the exam from Elizabeth Kolar of Delaware Valley College and Philadelphia CPA Exam Review.
- CPA Exam and IFRS Webinar & slides
Tim Gearty, national director of Becker Professional Education CPA Exam Review, presents how IFRS will change the CPA Exam and how it will affect you and your career.
Major CPA Exam Developments
AICPA information about new sample tests, scoring, and more.
Evolution of the CPA Exam
Learn what changes you can expect in 2011.
NASBA's Latest CPA Exam Bulletin
Everything you need to know in one handy PDF.
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