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.
Fall 2023 CPA Info Session Schedule
Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 10:30 AM - 11: 30 AM
Monday, October 2nd, 2023 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Friday, November 10th, 2023 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Friday, December 15th, 2023 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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.
CPA Exam Review Course Course Continuing in Fall 2023!
Powered by Becker CPA and led Professor Kristin Li, this course reviews BEC section of the CPA exam. The goal is to prepare students to pass BEC by the end of 2023 so that students may avoid taking the more challenging discipline exam under 2024 new exam model.
Please review the previouse semester, Fall 2023 Course Flyer (PDF)
*must be a currently enrolled student or alumni*
AICPA CPA Exam Blueprint Updates
Becker's Director of Curriculum, Michael Potenza, breaks down the newest changes coming to the CPA Exam starting July 1, 2021. Read more about the changes here: https://bit.ly/39q5EWV
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).