Implementation Dates: When New Pathways Go Into Effect for Each State
Broadening pathways to CPA licensure
“CPAs are widely regarded as problem solvers. Now the tables have turned and the CPA profession has been dealt with a major problem, so it’s only in the CPA nature to find a resolution. However, the only way for the resolution to work is if all states work aggressively and cohesively to change licensing requirements in their individual states.”
— Jeanette Contreras, president and CEO, New Mexico Society of CPAs
Updated: July 1, 2025
Are you a CPA candidate or someone helping candidates navigate their certificate process? While the United States sees positive change with CPA credentialing throughout individual licensing jurisdictions, it can be difficult to understand how each state approaches licensing requirements.
This page shares when each state's new licensing requirements take effect, and shares links to each respective state's board of accountancy to better understand its requirements.
Please verify with each state for its specific requirements to obtain a CPA license.
This page is regularly updated to track progress in all United States licensing jurisdictions. Please email Corey Butler at cbutler@mncpa.org with any updates. The map was created with mapchart.net.
Other tracking pages to visit
Learn more about this CPA pathway initiative
Keep up with the evolving conversation by visiting the MNCPA's webpage about the broadening pathways to CPA licensure initiative.
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