CPA exam and license requirements in Wyoming
Wyoming requires 120 semester credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Licensure requires 150. Administered under the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants. 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 Wyoming?
Wyoming requires 120 semester credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Candidates in Wyoming sit under the rules of the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants.
How many credit hours do you need for a CPA license in Wyoming?
Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
The CPA exam in Wyoming costs $262.64 per section, a $110 application fee. Four sections at $262.64 is $1,050.56 in section fees alone. These are Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Wyoming gives candidates a 30-month window to pass all four CPA exam sections. The clock starts when the first section is passed.
Does Wyoming require a CPA ethics exam?
Wyoming: Requires passing the AICPA's 9-hour Professional Ethics comprehensive course (For Licensure) with a score of at least 90% before the original certificate is issued.
What work experience is required for a CPA license in Wyoming?
Wyoming requires one year (2,000 hours) of qualifying experience in public accounting, industry, government, or academia verified by an actively licensed CPA, with documented equivalent experience potentially accepted.
Who regulates CPAs in Wyoming?
CPAs in Wyoming are regulated by the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants. Its published requirements are at https://cpaboard.wyo.gov.
Recent changes and notes for Wyoming
- 120 semester hours (24 accounting + 24 business) to sit; 150 hours plus a bachelor's for licensure.
- A Wyoming connection is required to sit: a WY address, driver's license, employment, an accepted job offer within 6 months, or enrollment at a WY college.
- SSN and Wyoming residency required at licensure; the original certificate cannot be held alongside another state's CPA certificate.
- No 120-hour alternative pathway yet; 150 hours is the sole route (the Wyoming Society plans 2027 legislation).
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Source: https://cpaboard.wyo.gov/individuals/certificate-application-information/original-certificate. Requirements change; confirm with the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants before applying.