Key Requirements at a Glance
Education Hours
150
Accounting Coursework
36 accounting + 30 business
Work Experience
2 years (4,000 hrs) or 1 year (2,000 hrs) with master's
Ethics Exam
None required
Connecticut-Specific Notes
No separate ethics exam. Connecticut accepts experience in public, corporate, or government accounting.
Official State Board
The Connecticut State Board of Accountancy is the authoritative source for licensure requirements, application forms, and status updates.
Visit Connecticut State Board →Opens portal.ct.gov/DCP/License-Services-Division/All-License-702/Board-of-Accountancy in a new window.
Becoming a CPA in Connecticut: The Three E's
Every U.S. jurisdiction, including Connecticut, requires candidates to satisfy three core requirements — Education, Examination, and Experience — plus an ethics component in most states.
Education
Connecticut 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
Connecticut requires 2 years (4,000 hrs) or 1 year (2,000 hrs) with master's 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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