Key Requirements at a Glance
Education Hours
150
Accounting Coursework
36 accounting + 30 business
Work Experience
2 years (including 1,000 hrs audit)
Ethics Exam
None required
Arizona-Specific Notes
One of the few states with no separate ethics exam requirement.
Official State Board
The Arizona State Board of Accountancy is the authoritative source for licensure requirements, application forms, and status updates.
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Becoming a CPA in Arizona: The Three E's
Every U.S. jurisdiction, including Arizona, requires candidates to satisfy three core requirements — Education, Examination, and Experience — plus an ethics component in most states.
Education
Arizona requires 150 of education, including 36 accounting + 30 business. Many candidates complete this with a bachelor's degree plus additional accounting coursework or a master's program.
Examination
All candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination: three Core sections (FAR, REG, AUD) plus one Discipline (BAR, ISC, or TCP). The exam is identical in all 55 U.S. jurisdictions. Prepare with PassTheCPANow for $79 →
Experience
Arizona requires 2 years (including 1,000 hrs audit) of qualifying work experience. Most jurisdictions accept experience in public accounting, industry, government, or academia.
Ethics
Ethics requirement: None required. Most states use the AICPA Professional Ethics course, but several (New York, Texas, California, Washington, Louisiana) require state-specific ethics education.
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