Applicants
Curious about what it takes earn a CPA license? Watch the video below for an easy explanation of the licensure requirements before you apply. It’s as simple as the 4E’s:
Examination, Education, Experience, and Ethics.
Exam Applicants
- Early Entry to the CPA Exam
- How to Submit Your Transcripts to the CBA
- CPA Exam Quick Tips
- My Exam Application and Account
- Uniform CPA Exam Information
- Notice Regarding Payments from Non-United States Bank Accounts
- Uniform CPA Exam Handbook
- Forms
- Additional Exam Information
- Exam FAQs
- Learn more about CPA Evolution, the changes coming to the CPA Exam in 2024
Licensing Applicants
- Licensing Applicant Handbook
- Enforcement Handbook for CPA Licensure Applicants
- Educational Requirements
- CPA License Quick Tips
- How To Have a Successful Appearance Before The Qualifications Committee
- Forms
- Types of Licensure Applicants
- Application Materials Checklist
- Application for CPA Licensure
- Attest Experience Acknowledgment Request
- Authorization for Release of Exam & Licensure Information
- Certificate of Attest Experience - (Public Accounting- Attest) (Non-Public Accounting Attest)
- Certificate of General Experience - (Public Accounting General) (Non-Public Accounting General)
- Certificate of Experience in Academia
- Request for Licensing Application Packet
- Authorization for the Release of CBA Record(s)
- Address Change
- Name Change
- Additional Licensing Information
- Information for Military Personnel and their Spouses / Domestic Partners
- Information for Refugees, Asylees, and Special Immigrant Visa Holders
- CBA-Approved Foreign Credentials Evaluation Services
- Social Security / Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Requirement
- Continuing Education Pattern for Re-Issuance (Attest) (General)
- California Live-Scan Services Locations
- Initial Licensing FAQs
Foreign Credentials Evaluation Service Providers
Connect with the CBA
License Lookup
Quick Hits
Free CE for Licensees
California Government
Other Resources
