Key Requirements at a Glance
Education Hours
150 (120-hr bill passed House in late 2025)
Accounting Coursework
24 accounting
Work Experience
1 year (2,000 hrs)
Ethics Exam
None required
Michigan-Specific Notes
HB 4893 passed the House in late 2025 to allow 120-hr pathway with 2 years experience. Awaiting Senate action. No ethics exam required.
Official State Board
The Michigan State Board of Accountancy is the authoritative source for licensure requirements, application forms, and status updates.
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Becoming a CPA in Michigan: The Three E's
Every U.S. jurisdiction, including Michigan, requires candidates to satisfy three core requirements — Education, Examination, and Experience — plus an ethics component in most states.
Education
Michigan requires 150 (120-hr bill passed House in late 2025) of education, including 24 accounting. 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
Michigan requires 1 year (2,000 hrs) 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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