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Welcome to the online application for certified public accountant license. You will have the opportunity to save the progress of your application and resume at a later time prior to submitting the application. You can print a copy at any time by clicking on the printer icon on the top right corner.
In order to save your progress, you will click on “save” and enter your email address. A link will be sent to the email address you provided so that you can access your application. Please note that certain fields must be completed depending on your application type before you can save your progress. If you are missing any of these fields, you will be directed to the page with the missing information. Complete any fields flagged in red and then you may continue to save your progress.
This online application will allow documents, such as experience forms or proof of military status, to be submitted to the CBA by uploading them in this application prior to submission. After submission, changes cannot be made to the application and additional documents will need to be provided to CBA via mail or email.
An official certification of your IQEX Exam scores must be submitted directly to the CBA by NASBA. Information regarding the IQEX Exam and score transfers may be obtained on NASBA’s website or by phone, at (888) 696-2722.
Please note: passage of the IQEX Exam does not replace the CBA’s educational requirements. Applicants must submit appropriate documents substantiating completion of the education requirements.
Payment must be made online using a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card.
Questions from California’s military members and their families should be directed to the CBA military liaison at militaryinfo@cba.ca.gov or by phone Toll-Free at (833) 992-0577.
Questions from refugees, asylees or special visa holders should be directed to the CBA refugee liaison at refugeeinfo@cba.ca.gov or by phone at (916) 561-1763. Language assistance services are available at (833) 498-2006.
If you have not taken the PETH Exam, please visit CalCPA’s website at https://www.calcpa.org/ethics-exam.
DEFINITION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
List below all schools attended after high school for which you have submitted/will submit an official transcript. If you have not yet sent in transcripts you can learn more about how transcripts may be submitted at: https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/applicants/covid-faqs.shtml.
Foreign education must be evaluated by a CBA-approved foreign credentials evaluation service provider. You can view the list of CBA-approved providers at: https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/applicants/foreign.pdf.
You can find experience forms at https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/applicants/licensure-applicant.shtml.
The pattern for Attest Experience is listed here: https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/applicants/ce-reissue-attest.pdf
The pattern for General Accounting Experience is listed here: https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/applicants/ce-reissue-gen.pdf
By submitting this application for CPA licensure, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the CBA. Reference California Business and Professions Code, Chapter 1 of Division 3, Article 3.5 (starting at section 5060) and California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 1, Article 9 (starting at section 50).
PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTION AND ACCESS
You may submit your check or money order along with a completed copy of your application to the following address:
California Board of Accountancy 2450 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95833 Attention: Cashiering
Please know choosing this method of payment does not delay the processing of your application.
Upon approval of your California CPA license application, you will be required to pay an initial CPA license fee, which is separate from the application processing fee.
You can choose to pay this fee now by credit card or opt to pay this fee at the time of approval. Payment made at the time of approval must be made by check or money order via US mail.
Indicate how you like your information to appear on your license. This information is public information and will appear on the CBA’s website, under the License Lookup feature. Please note email address and phone number are not public.
Alternate Address for PO Boxes and Mail Drops - If your address of record is a PO Box or a Mail Drop, you are required to provide a street address. This address will not be posted on the CBA’s website under the License Lookup feature.
APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE: $
TOTAL FEES: $