Learn The 7 Simple Steps to Qualifying To Become A Licensed CPA in Iowa:
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Iowa Requirements Overview:
Iowa's (IA) CPA exam requirements are very specific relating to accounting and business courses that are required to be taken prior to sitting for the exam. With several options on programs you can be in to qualify to sit be sure to check the state website to make sure your college provides the appropriate courses.
Follow each caption below to ensure that you are qualified to sit for the exam.
Disclosure: Please note that I do my best to keep these requirements up to date but seeing as there are more than 50 states and nations with individual requirements it is difficult for me to keep up with them all. Please verify each requirement with your state board of accountancy to ensure 100% accuracy!
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Education Requirements
What are the education requirements in Iowa?
150 Hours Requirement
IA does not require 150 hours to sit, but if you obtain your 150 hours in accounting you will automatically qualify.
Accounting Course Requirements
IA requires the following hours in accounting:
Graduate Degree in Business
- 24 hours in accounting (one of each: financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting)
Undergraduate in Accounting
- 24 hours in accounting (one of each: financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting)
General Undergrad degree:
- 24 credit hours in Accounting with at least one course in each of financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting
- 24 credit hours of business-related courses, such as finance, management, marketing, economics, and business law
Business Course Requirements
See above
Business Law Requirements
See above
Ethics Exam
Required to take AICPA Ethics Exam
Age & Residency Requirements
What are the age and residency requirements in Iowa?
US Citizenship Requirement
You are NOT Required for Iowa to be US Citizen to sit for the CPA exam
Residency Requirement
Iowa does NOT require you to be a resident, employee, OR have an office in the state for you to take the CPA exam.
Minimum Age to Sit for the CPA Exam
Iowa does not have a minimum age requirement to sit for the CPA exam
Iowa CPA Exam Fees
How much does it cost to take the CPA exam in Iowa?
Iowa has fairly standard exam fee rates. If you need to re-take a part there is a $50.00 re-application fee that you will have to pay.
Initial Application Fee: |
$145 |
Audit: |
$195.35 |
Financial: |
$195.35 |
Regulation: |
$176.25 |
Business: |
$176.25 |
Total: |
$888.20 |
Special Fees: |
$50.00 Re-examination application fee |
Already Passed The CPA Exam in Iowa? Here Are The CPA License Requirements
To obtain your CPA license IA requires:
- Education requirement of 150 credit hours from an accredited university
- Work experience of 1 year of public or non-public or teaching
---Teaching requires an additional 24 hours of accounting courses
---Experience must be verified by active CPA
---Part time work is allowed as long as 2,000 hours are completed within 1-3 years.
Iowa State Board Contact Info
Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
1920 SE Hulsizer Road
Ankeny, IA
50021-3941
Web: www.state.ia.us/iacc
Phone: 515-281-5910
Fax: 515-281-7411
Email: cpaes-ia@nasba.org
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He has helped thousands of CPA candidates pass the CPA exam since 2013. You can contact him via email bryan@cpaexamguide.com
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