Utah CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Utah
Key Facts
- ✓SB 15 creates 120-credit pathway effective July 2026
- ✓1 year of supervised experience (2 years under 120-credit pathway)
- ✓Renewal fee: $63 biennially
- ✓80 hours of CPE required every 2 years
*Utah offers a 120-credit pathway (SB 15) with additional experience requirements. See Licensure Pathways below for details.
International Candidates: Utah does not require a Social Security Number (SSN), making it a popular choice for international CPA candidates.
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 course
Experience Requirements
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
Exam Eligibility
Licensing & CPE
Exam vs. Licensure: Utah requires different credit thresholds to sit for the CPA exam versus obtaining your license. Business credits: 12 to sit, 24 for licensure.
Licensure Pathways
Master's Degree Pathway
Effective: July 1, 2026
- •Master's degree (or equivalent) with a concentration in accounting and business
- •1 year of supervised experience under licensed CPA
- •SB 15 (2025) removed the credit-hour requirement entirely; requirements are degree-based as of July 1, 2026
Bachelor's Degree Pathway
Effective: July 1, 2026
- •Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a concentration in accounting and business
- •2 years of supervised experience under licensed CPA (instead of 1 year)
- •SB 15 (2025) removed the credit-hour requirement entirely; no 150-hour rule remains in Utah code
Utah State Board of Accountancy
Utah 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
Utah CPE & License Renewal
Frequently Asked Questions
Education Programs for Utah
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