CPA exam and license requirements in Utah

Utah requires 120 semester credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Licensure requires 150. Administered under the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Board of Accountancy. 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

Laws and Rules exam

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

Utah requires 120 semester credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Candidates in Utah sit under the rules of the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Board of Accountancy.

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

Utah 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 Utah?

The CPA exam in Utah costs $262.64 per section, a $96 application fee, a $96 education evaluation fee. Four sections at $262.64 is $1,050.56 in section fees alone. These are Utah 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 Utah?

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

Does Utah require a CPA ethics exam?

Utah: AICPA Professional Ethics exam (90% to pass) plus the Utah Laws and Rules exam.

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

Utah requires 2 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 1 year with a master’s, verified by a licensed CPA.

Who regulates CPAs in Utah?

CPAs in Utah are regulated by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Board of Accountancy. Its published requirements are at https://dopl.utah.gov/accountancy/.

Recent changes and notes for Utah

• To sit: 120 semester hours including 24 upper-division/graduate accounting hours (financial, audit, tax, managerial/cost, and AIS or data analytics).
• From July 1, 2026, Utah adds a pathway to licensure: a bachelor’s degree + passing the CPA Exam + 2 years of experience (no 150-hour requirement).
• No residency or Social Security number requirement.

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Source: https://nasba.org/exams/cpaexam/utah/. Requirements change; confirm with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Board of Accountancy before applying.