Additional Pathway to CPA

Recognizing the need to increase access to the accounting field, the New Jersey Society of CPAs has proposed an additional pathway to obtain CPA licensure in New Jersey. 

We drafted a bill to modify New Jersey’s Accountancy Act. The bill, which was introduced on _____, includes the following provisions:

  • New licensure pathway option: In addition to the existing 150-hour option, candidates will be able to pursue a CPA license by earning bachelor’s degree, completing two years of experience and passing the CPA Exam
  • Auto mobility requirements: CPAs licensed in another state will be able to practice in New Jersey as long as they have a Bachelor’s or higher degree, have passed the CPA Exam and have at least one year of experience as a licensed CPA.
  • Auto reciprocity requirements: CPAs licensed in another state will be able to obtain a reciprocal license in New Jersey as long as they have a Bachelor’s or higher degree, have passed the CPA Exam and have been employed as a CPA in the practice of accounting for at least one year preceding the date of application.

All provisions would be effective Jan. 1, 2026.

 

    Across the Country

    AICPA/NASBA:

    • After initially proposing a CPA pathway that would include competency requirements as part of the two years of experience, the AICPA and NASBA issued a new proposal without the competency requirements.

    States (as of March 31, 2025):

    • 4 states have passed legislation to include an additional pathway to licensure
    • 20 states have introduced legislation or are expected to introduce legislation this year

    Get more details on what's happening across the country (courtesy of the Minnesota Society of CPAs).

     

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