Accounting Professional Disclosure

The University of Utah discloses below whether the Accounting program will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure and/or certification. Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in the Accounting program.

State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Accounting program. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.

Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

If a state or territory is not listed below, this means that the University of Utah has not yet determined if this program meets educational requirements for licensure in that state or territory. Please email stateauthorization@utah.edu to learn more.

The University of Utah's Accounting program offers the following degrees:

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BA/BS) — Preprofessional Degree - does not prepare graduates for professional licensure
Master of Accounting (MAcc)
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting (Ph.D.) — Postprofessional Degree - does not prepare graduates for professional licensure

The information below currently applies to only the University of Utah Master of Accounting (MAcc) degrees.

*Many states require completion of a specific number of credit hours in accounting coursework as well as a specific number of credit hours in other non-accounting, business-related coursework. MAcc graduates without an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business meet requirements for Utah licensure and are eligible for licensure in other states through reciprocity and endorsement application options, but may have too few credit hours completed to apply in other states by non-reciprocity/endorsement options. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business and plan to puruse licensure outside of Utah please contact the accounting board in the state you plan to be licensed in. Additionally, please reach out to your program advisor to learn more.

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The University of Utah's Accounting program meets state/territory educational requirements^* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:

^* Additional requirements beyond education may include (but are not limited to) post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing/permit fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, fitness for duty requirements, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of licensure/certification.

Utah

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

UT Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Alabama

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

AL Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Alaska

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

AK Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Arizona

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

AZ Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Arkansas

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

AR Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

California

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

CA Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Colorado

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

CO Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Connecticut

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

CT Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Delaware

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

DE Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Florida

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

FL Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Georgia

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

GA Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Hawaii

Regulated Profession:
Accountant

HI Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Idaho

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

ID Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Illinois

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant (Licensed)/Registered Certified Public Accountant

IL Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Indiana

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

IN Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Iowa

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

IA Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Kansas

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

KS Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Kentucky

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

KY Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Louisiana

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

LA Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Maine

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

ME Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Maryland

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

MD Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Massachusetts

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

MA Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Michigan

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

MI Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Minnesota

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

MN Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Mississippi

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

MS Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Missouri

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

MO Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Montana

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

MT Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Nebraska

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

NE Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Nevada

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

NV Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

New Hampshire

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

NH Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

New Jersey

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

NJ Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

New Mexico

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

NM Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

New York

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant/Public Accountant

NY Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

North Carolina

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

NC Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

North Dakota

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

ND Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Ohio

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

OH Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Oklahoma

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

OK Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Oregon

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

OR Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Pennsylvania

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant/Public Accountant

PA Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Rhode Island

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

RI Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

South Carolina

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant/Accounting Practitioner

SC Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

South Dakota

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

SD Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Tennessee

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant/Public Accountant

TN Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Vermont

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

VT Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Virginia

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

VA Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Washington

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

WA Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

West Virginia

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

WV Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Wisconsin

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

WI Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Wyoming

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

WY Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

District of Columbia

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

DC Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Guam

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

GU Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

Northern Mariana Islands

CNMI AGENCY WEBSITE

Last updated 10/26/23

Puerto Rico

Regulated Profession:
Contador Publico Autorizado

PR Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

U.S. Virgin Islands

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

VI Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

The University of Utah Accounting program does not meet state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:

Texas

Regulated Profession:
Certified Public Accountant

Texas requires completion of a board-approved course regarding Texas law and ethics. Please reach out to your department advisor to learn more about how to work towards licensure in Texas.

TX Agency Website

Last updated 10/26/23

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Additional Resources

Program Accreditation

The University of Utah's Accounting program is accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).

Program Page

The most up-to-date information about the University of Utah's Accounting program will be the program webpage.

National Exam

Successful completion of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam is a requirement in all states.

Boards of Accountancy Information

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has created a resource containing contact information and a listing of relevant statutes for each jurisdiction's board of accountancy.

Accreditation

The University of Utah David Eccles School of Business has maintained accreditation for its accounting programs from the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).

Uniform Examination

Successful completion of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam is a requirement in all states.

Program Page

Accounting

The most up-to-date information about the University of Utah's Accounting program will be the program webpage.

Boards of Accountancy

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has created a list of contact information for each State Board of Accountancy.

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