VTCPA Requirements 2026Updated July 27, 2026
Vermont CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Vermont
120/150
Credit Hours*
1
Year Experience
$100
License Fee
80
CPE Hours/2 Years
Key Facts
- ✓Does not require SSN (popular for international candidates)
- ✓120-credit pathway active (H.588, signed June 8, 2026, effective immediately)
- ✓30 hours of accounting/auditing/related subjects (within 120 credits) required to sit; the 150-credit pathway requires 42 accounting hours
- ✓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
Degree RequiredBachelor's degree
Total Credit Hours150
Accounting Credits42
Business Credits0
Additional Requirements:
- •42 semester hours in accounting, auditing, and related subjects
Vermont offers alternative pathways. See Licensure Pathways below.
Experience Requirements
Total Experience12 months (1 year)
SupervisionLicensed CPA
Acceptable Experience Types:
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
Exam Eligibility
Education to Sit120 credits including 30 semester hours of accounting AND business combined, which must include 6 hours of financial or managerial accounting, 3 of auditing, 3 of U.S. taxation and 3 of U.S. business law
Credits to Sit120
Accounting + Business Credits to Sit30 combined
Minimum AgeNone
Residency RequiredNo
SSN RequiredNo
Licensing & CPE
Initial License Fee$100
Renewal Fee$220
Renewal Period2 years
CPE Hours Required80 per 2 years
Ethics CPE RequiredYes
Licensure Pathways
Active
Traditional 150-Credit Pathway
150
Credits
1
Year Exp.
- •150 semester hours with 42 accounting/auditing credits
- •1 year of supervised experience
ActiveH.588
120-Credit + Experience Pathway
120
Credits
2
Years Exp.
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
Disclaimer: Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Vermont State Board of Accountancy before beginning your application. Last updated: 2026-07-27.
Vermont CPE & License Renewal
80
CPE Hours Per Period
2 Years
Renewal Cycle
~40
Hours Per Year
Required
Ethics CPE
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
$220 every 2 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Vermont does not require a Social Security Number, making it accessible for international candidates.
Education Programs for Vermont
3 programs meet CPA education requirements in Vermont. Browse by category to find the right fit.
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