Vermont CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Vermont
Key Facts
- ✓Does not require SSN (popular for international candidates)
- ✓120-credit pathway active (H.588, signed June 8, 2026, effective immediately)
- ✓42 semester hours in accounting/auditing required for licensure (21 to sit)
- ✓1 year of supervised experience required (2 years under the 120-credit pathway)
*Vermont offers a 120-credit pathway (H.588) with additional experience requirements. See Licensure Pathways below for details.
International Candidates: Vermont 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
- •42 semester hours in accounting, auditing, and related subjects
Experience Requirements
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
Exam Eligibility
Licensing & CPE
Exam vs. Licensure: Vermont requires different credit thresholds to sit for the CPA exam versus obtaining your license. You can begin testing with 21 accounting credits, but must complete 42 for full licensure. Total credits: 120 to sit, 150 for licensure.
Licensure Pathways
Traditional 150-Credit Pathway
- •150 semester hours with 42 accounting/auditing credits
- •1 year of supervised experience
120-Credit + Experience Pathway
Effective: June 8, 2026
- •Bachelor's degree (120 credits)
- •2 years of supervised experience
- •Passage of the CPA exam
- •H.588 passed the House and Senate on May 19, 2026 and was signed by Governor Phil Scott on June 8, 2026, effective immediately
Vermont State Board of Accountancy
Vermont Board of Public 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
Vermont CPE & License Renewal
Frequently Asked Questions
Education Programs for Vermont
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