Licensing Information - Accountancy
Information for foreign-educated CPA and CMA candidates
Important: Always check directly with the Licensing or Certification Board to learn its specific requirements regarding eligibility, documentation and credential evaluation for foreign-educated candidates. You will find several Useful Links below which provide information and links to these boards and agencies.
CPA candidates: US State Accounting Boards require the CPA Board Evaluation (designed specifically for accounting boards).
Be certain to select this option on the application form.
State Accountancy (CPA) Boards that accept WES evaluations:
| Alaska |
| Alabama |
| Arkansas |
| Arizona |
| California |
| Colorado * |
| Connecticut |
| District of Columbia |
| Georgia |
| Guam |
| Idaho |
| Iowa |
| Kentucky |
| Maryland |
| Michigan |
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| Nebraska |
| New Mexico |
| Nevada |
| North Dakota |
| Ohio |
| Oregon |
| South Dakota |
| Tennessee |
| Utah |
| Vermont |
| Virginia |
| Washington * |
| Wisconsin |
| Wyoming |
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*Important: The Colorado Board of Accountancy and Washington State Board of Accountancy require that a copy of your international transcripts be included with your credential evaluation report. Please select both the CPA Supplemental Package and WES’ International Credential Evaluation Package (ICAP) to comply with this requirement.
Useful Links regarding Accounting Examinations and Boards
NASBA's List of State Accountancy Boards - lists and links
AICPA's Index of State CPA Information - links to a variety of CPA information
Institute of Certified Management Accountants - CMA and CFM exam information
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