Accountancy

Exam Information

To become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Utah, you must pass three exams. For details on scheduling, exam content, or frequently asked questions, please choose the appropriate tab below.

Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam

You can apply for the UCPAE online through the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).

AICPA Professional Ethics: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Comprehensive Course.

This course is an AICPA requirement needed in order to be eligible to take the accompanying ethics exam necessary for State licensing. There are two options available for completing this requirement:

Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants (UACPA)
You can purchase and study the AICPA Professional Ethics course manual. Once you are comfortable with the material, you can use the provided registration code to log on to the AICPA site and complete the required licensing exam.
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
This is a fully automated, online course. Upon completion, you will be given the opportunity to take the required licensing exam.