Illinois CPA Exam Requirements

ExamMatrix can help you figure out the CPA requirements for any state in the U.S. If you are living in or planning on moving to the state of Illinois, look through the requirements we have listed so you can be sure to be fully prepared when you schedule your CPA exam.

Determining whether you are an eligible candidate for the Certified Public Accountant exams is done on a state by state basis. If you need to know the Illinois CPA requirements then you have come to the right place. ExamMatrix can tell you the requirements for each state.

Illinois CPA exam requirements may be different than the state you live in now. If you need to transfer your CPA license to Illinois you may need to take steps to fulfill additional requirements. ExamMatrix has any of the CPA requirements by state you’ll need when transferring your license. Take a look at the Illinois CPA requirements before you move.

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Education Requirements		Residency Requirements
150 Semester Hours Required to Sit for the Exam?	YES	U.S. Citizenship Required:	NO
Minimum degree	Baccalaureate	Applicant must be a resident, employee, OR have office in the state?	NO
Other Baccalaureate with 150 semester hours
Additional Illinois CPA Requirements Baccalaureate degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting at undergrad level and at least 24 hours of business courses at the undergrad level or Graduate degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting at undergrad level or 15 semester hours at the graduate level (based on AACSB accreditation) Candidates will receive "provisional" approval to take the CPA exam while completing educational requirements. Candidates will have 120 days from the time they take the exam to submit final transcripts to clear their "provisional status."		NO Minimum Age

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Education Requirements		Residency Requirements
150 Semester Hours Required to Sit for the Exam?	YES	U.S. Citizenship Required:	NO
Minimum degree	Baccalaureate	Applicant must be a resident, employee, OR have office in the state?	NO
Other Baccalaureate with 150 semester hours
Additional Illinois CPA Requirements Baccalaureate degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting at undergrad level and at least 24 hours of business courses at the undergrad level or Graduate degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting at undergrad level or 15 semester hours at the graduate level (based on AACSB accreditation) Candidates will receive "provisional" approval to take the CPA exam while completing educational requirements. Candidates will have 120 days from the time they take the exam to submit final transcripts to clear their "provisional status."		NO Minimum Age

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Illinois CPA Exam Requirements

Illinois CPA Exam Requirements

Education Requirements

Residency Requirements

Education Requirements

Residency Requirements