PennsylvaniaCPA exam applicants would need specified college credits
People with bachelor's or graduate degrees seeking to take Pennsylvania's CPA exam would need to meet the listed college-credit requirements before the exam.
What it does
People seeking to take Pennsylvania's CPA exam must meet the listed college-credit requirements, including 24 credits in approved business subjects and 12 more in accounting, auditing, or tax.
Argument forApplicants could complete the extra credits outside their degree program, giving them more flexibility in how they meet the education requirements.
Argument againstApplicants may need extra time or money to complete the listed accounting, auditing, or tax credits before they can take the exam.
More detail
Applicants must complete the listed college credits before they may take the CPA exam. This applies to people with a bachelor's degree or a master's or other post-graduate degree who seek to take the Pennsylvania CPA exam. The college must be accredited by a nationally recognized agency or approved by the State Board of Accountancy. The board must find the subject matter and content satisfactory. The bill would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 8Act No. 57 of 2026Latest
- Oct 8Approved by the Governor Josh ShapiroBecame Law
- Oct 6Presented to the GovernorTo Governor
- Oct 5Signed in House
- Oct 5Signed in Senate
- Sep 30Third consideration and final passagePassed House
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 30Re-reported as committedMinor
- Sep 28Re-referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Sep 28Second considerationMinor
- Jul 1Removed from table
- Jun 24Laid on the table
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Professional Licensure): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 24First considerationMinor
- Jun 24Reported as committedMinor
- Jun 2Referred to Professional LicensureMinor
- Jun 1Third consideration and final passagePassed Senate
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 21Re-reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 21Re-referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Apr 21Second considerationMinor
- Apr 20First considerationMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure): Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 20Reported as committedMinor
- Mar 31Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional LicensureIntroduced
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