Key Requirements at a Glance
Education Hours
150
Accounting Coursework
33 accounting + 36 business
Work Experience
1 year
Ethics Exam
NY-specific ethics course (4-hr)
New York-Specific Notes
New York has strict education requirements (33 accounting + 36 business). Requires a NY-specific ethics course, not just the AICPA exam. One of the most popular jurisdictions for CPA candidates.
Official State Board
The New York State Board of Accountancy is the authoritative source for licensure requirements, application forms, and status updates.
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Becoming a CPA in New York: The Three E's
Every U.S. jurisdiction, including New York, requires candidates to satisfy three core requirements — Education, Examination, and Experience — plus an ethics component in most states.
Education
New York requires 150 of education, including 33 accounting + 36 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
New York requires 1 year of qualifying work experience. Most jurisdictions accept experience in public accounting, industry, government, or academia.
Ethics
Ethics requirement: NY-specific ethics course (4-hr). 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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