INCPA Requirements 2026Updated February 20, 2026
Indiana CPA Requirements
Everything you need to become a CPA in Indiana
120/150
Credit Hours*
1
Year Experience
$50
License Fee
120
CPE Hours/3 Years
Key Facts
- ✓120-credit pathway enacted, effective January 1, 2027 (HB 1143)
- ✓150 credit hours currently required for licensure
- ✓Low license fees ($50 initial, $105 triennial renewal)
- ✓120 hours of CPE required every 3 years
*Indiana offers a 120-credit pathway (HB 1143) with additional experience requirements. Effective January 1, 2027. 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
Degree RequiredBachelor's degree
Total Credit Hours150
Accounting Credits24
Business Credits24
Additional Requirements:
- •Must include auditing and tax
Indiana offers alternative pathways. See Licensure Pathways below.
Experience Requirements
Total Experience12 months (1 year)
SupervisionLicensed CPA
Acceptable Experience Types:
- ✓Public accounting
- ✓Private industry
- ✓Government
- ✓Academia
Exam Eligibility
Education to SitBachelor's degree with 24 accounting credits
Minimum AgeNone
Residency RequiredNo
SSN RequiredYes
Licensing & CPE
Initial License Fee$50
Renewal Fee$105
Renewal Period3 years
CPE Hours Required120 per 3 years
Ethics CPE RequiredYes
Licensure Pathways
Active
Traditional 150-Credit Pathway
150
Credits
1
Year Exp.
- •150 semester hours with accounting concentration
- •1 year of experience
EnactedHB 1143
120-Credit + Experience Pathway
120
Credits
2
Years Exp.
Effective: January 1, 2027
- •Bachelor's degree with accounting concentration
- •24 SH accounting (financial, auditing, taxation, managerial)
- •24 SH business administration/economics
- •2 years of professional experience
- •Signed April 16, 2025 by Governor Braun
EnactedHB 1143
Post-Baccalaureate Degree Pathway
150
Credits
1
Year Exp.
Effective: January 1, 2027
- •Post-baccalaureate degree with accounting concentration
- •1 year of experience
Indiana State Board of Accountancy
Indiana 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
Disclaimer: Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Indiana State Board of Accountancy before beginning your application. Last updated: 2026-02-20.
Indiana CPE & License Renewal
120
CPE Hours Per Period
3 Years
Renewal Cycle
~40
Hours Per Year
Required
Ethics CPE
Initial License Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
$105 every 3 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Currently 2 years. Starting January 1, 2027, under HB 1143, the 120-credit pathway requires 2 years and the 150-credit/post-baccalaureate pathway requires 1 year.
Education Programs for Indiana
6 programs meet CPA education requirements in Indiana. Browse by category to find the right fit.
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3Campus MAcc
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