Vermont CPA Licensing
To become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Vermont, foreign educated candidates must meet specific education, examination, and experience requirements. Below is an organized summary to help you understand these requirements.
Vermont CPA Exam Requirements
To qualify for the CPA Exam in Vermont, you must meet the following criteria:
Educational Requirements
Minimum of 120 Semester Units of college-level education, must include:
- 6 semester hours in financial and/or managerial accounting (excluding introductory courses).
- 3 semester hours in auditing.
- 3 semester hours in U.S. taxation.
- 3 semester hours in U.S. business law.
- 3 semester hours in ethics, which may include business ethics, philosophical ethics, or accounting ethics.
- Course must exclude commercial CPA review courses
Early Exam Eligibility: Candidates may apply to sit for the CPA Exam within 60 days of completing a 120-semester-hour baccalaureate degree, but they must complete the remaining education requirements to qualify for licensure.
Vermont CPA Licensure Requirements
To earn a CPA license in Vermont, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
Education (150 Semester Units)
Work Experience:
- Candidates must complete one year of accounting experience under the supervision of a Vermont-licensed CPA, document at least 500 hours in attest work and 200 hours in auditing work with detailed records of tasks performed, and ensure their supervisor submits a Report of Supervised Experience Form to the Vermont Board.
Ethics Examination:
- Candidates must complete eight hours of professional ethics training, covering either the AICPA Code of Conduct or Vermont accountancy statutes and rules.
Important Notice:
State Boards of Public Accountancy may change their requirements at any time. We always strive to keep our information updated but consult the respective Board for confirmation is strongly recommended.