An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for requirements for issuance of certificate.
Act No. 57 of 2026
Summary
The bill changes the CPA Law to require that anyone seeking to sit for the CPA exam must have completed a bachelor's or master’s degree with at least 24 semester credits in approved subjects and an additional 12 semester credits in accounting, auditing or tax topics. It affects prospective certified public accountants in Pennsylvania by tightening the education standards before they can be tested. The change aims to ensure candidates have a broader and deeper accounting education before entering the profession.
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