Wisconsin CPA Licensing
To become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Wisconsin, foreign educated candidates must meet specific education, examination, and experience requirements. Below is an organized summary to help you understand these requirements.
Wisconsin CPA Exam Requirements
To qualify for the CPA Exam in Wisconsin, you must meet the following criteria:
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, must include:
- 150 semester units
- 24 semester units in accounting-related subjects including Financial accounting, Cost or managerial accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Accounting information systems.
- 24 semester units in business and economics subjects
Wisconsin CPA Licensure Requirements
To earn a CPA license in Wisconsin, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
Work Experience:
- Complete one year of public accounting experience or its equivalent, as determined by the Wisconsin Board of Accountancy
- Experience must involve providing services or advice in accounting, attestation, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, taxation, or related consulting services.
Ethics Examination:
- Pass an open-book professional ethics exam on statutes and rules governing public accounting practice in Wisconsin
- Candidates must pass an open-book professional ethics exam on statutes and rules governing public accounting practice in Wisconsin, with a minimum passing grade of 80%.
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.