CPA exam and license requirements in Vermont
Vermont requires 120 semester credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Licensure requires 150. Administered under the Vermont Board of Public 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
- See below
How many credit hours do you need to sit for the CPA exam in Vermont?
Vermont requires 120 semester credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Candidates in Vermont sit under the rules of the Vermont Board of Public Accountancy.
How many credit hours do you need for a CPA license in Vermont?
Vermont 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 Vermont?
The CPA exam in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont?
Vermont gives candidates a 30-month window to pass all four CPA exam sections. The clock starts when the first section is passed.
Does Vermont require a CPA ethics exam?
Vermont: Complete an 8-hour professional ethics course covering the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct or Vermont accountancy statutes and rules within two years of applying; commonly met by the AICPA comprehensive ethics course (90% to pass).
What work experience is required for a CPA license in Vermont?
Vermont requires one year (about 2,080 hours) of accounting experience under the supervision of a licensed CPA, or two years under the new bachelor's-only pathway.
Who regulates CPAs in Vermont?
CPAs in Vermont are regulated by the Vermont Board of Public Accountancy. Its published requirements are at https://sos.vermont.gov/accountancy.
Recent changes and notes for Vermont
- H.588 (Act 119), signed June 8, 2026 and effective on passage, added a bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience pathway alongside the traditional 150-hour plus 1-year route.
- Licensure requires 150 semester hours including a bachelor's degree and 42 hours of accounting, auditing, and related subjects.
- Candidates may sit at 120 semester hours (30 in accounting/business), up to 60 days before completing the degree.
- No residency and no Social Security number requirement; administered through NASBA CPA Examination Services.
Studying for the CPA exam
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Source: https://sos.vermont.gov/accountancy/statutes-rules-resources. Requirements change; confirm with the Vermont Board of Public Accountancy before applying.