CPA Exam and Licensure
Want to learn more about becoming a CPA? Attend a CPA Info Session! During each session, our CPA licensed instructor will explain the career outlook of a CPA, breakdown the requirements for taking the CPA exam and for licensure, share with you study tips and examination strategies, and answer any other CPA-related questions you may have.
Spring 2024 CPA Info Session Schedule
Session 1: Friday, 09/06/2024 1:30-2:30 PM
Session 2: Friday, 10/11/2024 1:30-2:30 PM
Session 3: Friday, 11/08/2024 1:30-2:30 PM
Session 4: Monday, 12/02/2024 1:30- 2:30 PM
To register for upcoming session please complete this form: Fall 24 CPA Info Session Sign Up
How will virtual CPA sessions work? By signing-up using the link, you will receive instructions on how to attend the CPA session virtually through Zoom. You will receive this information the day of the scheduled session. If you have not received instructions by noon, email schoolofaccountancy@fullerton.edu.
For more information please review the CPA Exam and Licensure FAQs (PDF)
CPA Exam Review Course
Powered by Becker CPA and led Professor Kristin Li, this course helps students to pass the CPA exam with an affordable cost. Please keep an eye out for course flyers at the beginning of each semester for schedules and enrollment details. This course is only available for currently enrolled students or CSUF alumni.
Please review our CPA Exam Review Course flyer Fall CPA Review Course flyer(pdf)
*must be a currently enrolled student or alumni*
CPA Related Information
1. California Board of Accountancy (CBA)
a. Website: https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/
b. Contacts: https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/about/contact.shtml
c. Applicants: https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/applicants/index.shtml
d. Exam Application: https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/applicants/exam-candidate.shtml
e. Licensing Application: https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/applicants/licensure-applicant.shtml
f. 150 units requirement for licensing:
https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/applicants/ed-requirements.shtml
2. National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
a. Website: https://nasba.org/
b. CPA Exam: https://nasba.org/exams/cpaexam/
c. 2024 CPA Exam Transition Policy: https://nasba.org/blog/2022/02/25/transition-policy/
3. CPA Evolution (New Examination/licensure Model)
a. Website: https://evolutionofcpa.org/
4. AICPA
a. Website: https://www.aicpa.org/home
b. CPA Exam: https://www.aicpa.org/resources/toolkit/cpa-exam
c. CPA Exam Blueprints:
https://www.aicpa.org/resources/download/learn-what-is-tested-on-the-cpa-exam
5. CalCPA
a. Website: https://www.calcpa.org/
6. This way to CPA
a. Website: https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/
Book a One-on-One CPA Advising Appointment*
Current College of Business and Economics' students should attend an Info Session and once completed, if you still have questions you may contact Professor Kristin Li (krli@fullerton.edu).
CSUF Alumni should contact: The School of Accountancy (schoolofaccountancy@fullerton.edu).