Why become a CPA?

Did you know that accountants who receive the CPA certification receive 10% to 15% more than average starting salaries?

In addition, the need for CPAs in all areas of accounting is great. There is no need to worry about job stability!

To become a CPA, you must receive a degree in accounting from an accredited college or university with 150 credit hours. To become certified, you must take the CPA Exam and Ethics Exam. To become licensed in Wisconsin, you must have one year of experience in public accounting or its equivalent.

About CPAs

CPAs offer a wide range of assistance, including business financial, personal financial, accounting, auditing and tax advisory services. CPAs also serve as consultants on management, human resources, forensic and technology issues. The core services CPAs provide can accommodate any business or personal need.

What does it take to become a Wisconsin CPA?

• To become a CPA, you must receive a degree in accounting from an accredited college or university with 150 credit hours.
• To become certified, you must take the CPA Exam and Ethics Exam.
• To become licensed in Wisconsin, you must have one year of experience in public accounting or its equivalent.

There are several organizations that have information on the CPA Exam and licensing.

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

Almost everything you need to know including information on application and examination fees, forms, scheduling the exam and exam sections, can be found at National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

NASBA
150 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 700
Nashville, TN 37219-2417
800-CPA-EXAM
cpaexam@nasba.org

State of Wisconsin Department of Regulations and Licensing

Visit the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulations and Licensing Web site to learn the definition of a CPA, to read a list of frequently asked questions, to see fees for licensing and educational requirements for licensing.

1400 E. Washington Ave., Room 173
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
608-266-5511 phone number
608-267-3816 fax number
web@drl.state.wi.us