Idaho CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Idaho
Key Facts
- ✓120-credit pathway enacted (HB 563, effective July 1, 2026)
- ✓150 credit hours still accepted for licensure
- ✓1 year experience (standard) or 2 years (120-credit pathway)
- ✓License fees: $120 annually
- ✓80 hours of CPE required annually
*Idaho offers a 120-credit pathway (HB 563) with additional experience requirements. Effective July 1, 2026. See Licensure Pathways below for details.
Education & Experience Requirements
Verify Before Applying: Requirements shown are for informational purposes and may have changed. Always confirm current requirements with the official state board before beginning your application.
Education Requirements
- •Must include auditing, tax, and financial accounting
Experience Requirements
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
Exam Eligibility
Licensing & CPE
Exam vs. Licensure: Idaho requires different credit thresholds to sit for the CPA exam versus obtaining your license. You can begin testing with 20 accounting credits, but must complete 24 for full licensure. Business credits: 30 to sit, 24 for licensure. Total credits: 120 to sit, 150 for licensure.
Idaho State Board of Accountancy
Idaho State Board of Accountancy
Application Tips
- 1.Verify current requirements on the official state board website before applying
- 2.Have official transcripts sent directly from your educational institution
- 3.Allow 4-6 weeks for application processing
- 4.Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records
Idaho CPE & License Renewal
Frequently Asked Questions
Education Programs for Idaho
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