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CPA certification is not required to work in accounting. However, to practice as a state-licensed public accountant, an individual must meet state educational and experience requirements, pass the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination, and meet all other state requirements.
OSU’s Accountancy undergraduate major by itself does not meet the educational requirements for public accountant licensure in any state. The Accountancy undergraduate major provides at least 180 quarter hours of credits (120 semester hours); however, the educational requirement for licensing in all states is at least 225 quarter hours (150 semester hours). In addition, the specific number of hours in accounting, amount of work experience, and other requirements for accounting licensure vary by state.
Each state/territory maintains its own licensing or registration requirements. If your intent is to secure licensure outside of Oregon, then BEFORE beginning OSU’s program, review the table below to determine whether OSU has obtained confirmation from the state or territory to formally identify whether this program meets the educational requirements for licensure. If it is currently unknown whether this program meets the education requirements for licensure, the status is "not yet determined."
If this program is identified as “not yet determined" or "does not meet” it may nevertheless meet all or a portion of the educational requirements for licensure. In these instances, we recommend contacting the licensing agency for confirmation, before you begin the OSU program.
Additionally, since state and territory regulations can change, should you pursue this OSU program, we recommend that you regularly check licensure requirements during your studies to ensure ongoing eligibility. To help facilitate this, direct links to the licensing agencies have been provided when possible.
Note: While Oregon State University strives to ensure the information contained here is current and accurate, human error may occur, and state requirements may change or be updated without our knowledge.
Last revised August 10, 2022