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 2026 CPA Info Session Schedule

Session 1: Friday 1/30/26 4:30-5:30 PM

Session 2: Tuesday 2/24/26 4:30-5:30 PM

Session 3: Tuesday 3/24/26 4:30-5:30 PM

Session 4: Friday 4/24/26 4:30-5:30 PM

To register for upcoming session please complete this form: Spring 2026 CPA Info Session Sign-Up Form

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 [email protected].

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 Summer 2026 CPA Flyer (PDF)

*must be a currently enrolled student or alumni*

CPA Related Information

  1. California Board of Accountancy (CBA)
    1. Website: California Board of Accountancy website
    2. Contacts: California Board of Accountancy contact information
    3. Applicants: California Board of Accountancy applicant information
    4. Exam Application: California CPA Exam candidate application information
    5. Licensing Application: California CPA licensure applicant information
    6. 150 units requirement for licensing: California CPA educational requirements
  2. National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
    1. Website: NASBA website
    2. CPA Exam: NASBA CPA Exam information
    3. 2024 CPA Exam Transition Policy: NASBA 2024 CPA Exam Transition Policy
  3. CPA Evolution (New Examination/licensure Model)
    1. Website: CPA Evolution website
    2. CalCPA Scholarship Flyer: CalCPA Scholarship Flyer (PDF)
  4. AICPA
    1. Website: AICPA website
    2. CPA Exam: AICPA CPA Exam resources
    3. CPA Exam Blueprints: AICPA CPA Exam Blueprints
  5. CalCPA
    1. Website: CalCPA website
    2. CalCPA Scholarship Flyer: CalCPA Scholarship Flyer (PDF)
  6. This Way to CPA
    1. Website: This Way to CPA website

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 ([email protected]).

CSUF Alumni should contact: The School of Accountancy ([email protected]).