CPA exam and license requirements in Oklahoma

Oklahoma requires 120 semester credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Licensure requires 150. Administered under the Oklahoma Accountancy Board. Last reviewed 2026-08-10.

Credit hours to sit

120

Credit hours to license

150

Exam fee per section

$262.64

Exam credit window

30 months

State ethics requirement

See below

How many credit hours do you need to sit for the CPA exam in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma requires 120 semester credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Candidates in Oklahoma sit under the rules of the Oklahoma Accountancy Board.

How many credit hours do you need for a CPA license in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma requires 150 semester credit hours for CPA licensure. That is 30 more than the 120 needed to sit, so candidates can begin testing before completing the licensure requirement.

How much does the CPA exam cost in Oklahoma?

The CPA exam in Oklahoma costs $262.64 per section, a $90 application fee. Four sections at $262.64 is $1,050.56 in section fees alone. These are Oklahoma board and NASBA fees and exclude review course costs and any re-take fees.

How long do you have to pass all four CPA exam sections in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma gives candidates a 30-month window to pass all four CPA exam sections. The clock starts when the first section is passed.

Does Oklahoma require a CPA ethics exam?

Oklahoma: Pass the AICPA Professional Ethics comprehensive course (or an equivalent) with a score of 90% or higher before applying for certification.

What work experience is required for a CPA license in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma requires one year (at least 1,800 hours) of accounting experience within the four years preceding the certification application, verified by a licensed CPA.

Who regulates CPAs in Oklahoma?

CPAs in Oklahoma are regulated by the Oklahoma Accountancy Board. Its published requirements are at https://oklahoma.gov/oab.html.

Recent changes and notes for Oklahoma

• Two-tier state: passing the exam earns a CPA Certificate, and a separate Permit to Practice is required before using the CPA title or offering public-accounting services.
• 120 hours (24 accounting + 9 upper-division business) to sit; 150 hours (30 accounting + 9 business) to certify; no sub-150 pathway as of 2026.
• Residency requirement to sit was repealed effective November 2025; SSN and a notarized Affidavit of Lawful Presence are required; initial qualification application fee $90 (plus $75 per exam application).

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Source: https://oklahoma.gov/oab/departments/examination/new-applicant-information.html. Requirements change; confirm with the Oklahoma Accountancy Board before applying.