Idaho CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Idaho
Key Facts
- ✓120-credit pathway enacted (HB 563, effective July 1, 2026)
- ✓150 credit hours still accepted for licensure
- ✓1 year experience (standard) or 2 years (120-credit pathway)
- ✓License fees: $120 annually
- ✓80 hours of CPE required annually
*Idaho offers a 120-credit pathway (HB 563) with additional experience requirements. See Licensure Pathways below for details.
Education & Experience Requirements
Verify Before Applying: Requirements shown are for informational purposes and may have changed. Always confirm current requirements with the official state board before beginning your application.
Education Requirements
- •Must include auditing, tax, and financial accounting
Experience Requirements
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
Exam Eligibility
The 24 and 24 are the bachelor's route. A graduate degree in accounting from an accounting-accredited program carries no hours requirement at all, and a graduate degree from a business-accredited program takes 24 undergraduate or 15 graduate accounting hours with no business minimum (Idaho Code 54-207(3)).
Licensing & CPE
Idaho State Board of Accountancy
Idaho State Board of Accountancy
Application Tips
- 1.Verify current requirements on the official state board website before applying
- 2.Have official transcripts sent directly from your educational institution
- 3.Allow 4-6 weeks for application processing
- 4.Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records
Idaho CPE & License Renewal
Frequently Asked Questions
Education Programs for Idaho
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150-Hour Pathways
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