Certified Public Accountant License Cost in Arizona
In Arizona, documented CPA license fees total $462.64 — exam $262.64, application $100, license $100. Always confirm the current schedule with Arizona State Board of Accountancy before paying.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
CPA license cost — Arizona at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | $262.64 |
| Application fee | $100 |
| License fee | $100 |
| Documented fees total | $462.64 |
| BLS median annual wage | $83,680 (accountants and auditors) |
Official source: Arizona State Board of Accountancy ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for accountants and auditors is $83,680.The BLS median annual wage for accountants and auditors is $83,680. Documented CPA fees in Arizona are $462.64 — about 0.6% of one year's median pay. The bigger investment is usually tuition and time.
Frequently asked questions
What does a CPA license cost in Arizona?
Documented fees in Arizona total $462.64: exam $262.64, application $100, license $100. Pre-license education is the biggest variable cost and is set by each school, not the board.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Arizona?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does CPA training cost in Arizona?
Training-hour requirements for Arizona are not published here — ask Arizona State Board of Accountancy for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a CPA license in Arizona worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for accountants and auditors is $83,680, so documented fees are roughly 0.6% of one year's median pay. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your CPA licensing in Arizona
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Arizona State Board of Accountancy and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).