Eligibility for the CPA exam varies based on the standards of each state board of accountancy. Most typically, you are eligible for the CPA exam if you:
Fulfill the education requirements, which may include a bachelor’s or even master’s degree Submit an application and are approved Fulfill any additional work requirements
In addition to the CPA exam, your state may also require you to take an ethics exam.
Some requirements that vary significantly depending on the state in which you want to practice are:
Whether or not you are an American citizen Whether or not you currently live in the U.S.
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy provides a quiz that will help determine your eligibility.