How to Become a Certified Public Accountant in North Dakota
In North Dakota, CPA licensing requirements are set by the state licensing board and vary by year.
Files and audits financial statements. Requires 150 credit hours, the Uniform CPA Exam (AICPA), and work experience. Requirements change — always confirm with the state board before paying.
Licensing steps in North Dakota
- 1Meet the basic requirements
Age and background check rules vary — confirm with the state board.
- 2Complete pre-license education
Required training hours are not published here — check with the state board for the current figure.
- 3Register and pass the exam
The exam vendor varies — check the official board site.
- 4Pay fees and get licensed
Fee schedule not published here — verify with the board.
- 5Stay current
Renewal cycle and CE requirements vary — check the board.
CPA requirements — North Dakota at a glance
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Transferring a CPA license between states
CPA mobility under the Uniform Accountancy Act. CPAs transfer through mobility rather than a compact. Under Section 23 of the Uniform Accountancy Act a CPA licensed in a substantially equivalent jurisdiction can practise in another jurisdiction without a separate licence, and all 55 U.S. accountancy jurisdictions are currently found substantially equivalent.
55 jurisdictions currently use it. North Dakota is not currently a participant — plan on North Dakota's own application route.
Check your destination jurisdiction's current practice privilege rules on CPAMobility.org before you take on the work. Mechanism data retrieved 2026-09-13.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a CPA license in North Dakota?
After completing the required education, most candidates need 4-12 weeks of study before the exam. Total timeline depends on scheduling.
How hard is the CPA exam in North Dakota?
Official first-attempt pass rates are not published by North Dakota; check the state board.
What does the CPA license cost in North Dakota?
Fees are not published here — check the official board site.
Can I transfer my CPA license to North Dakota?
CPA mobility under the Uniform Accountancy Act: CPAs transfer through mobility rather than a compact. Under Section 23 of the Uniform Accountancy Act a CPA licensed in a substantially equivalent jurisdiction can practise in another jurisdiction without a separate licence, and all 55 U.S. accountancy jurisdictions are currently found substantially equivalent. A per-state note for North Dakota is not published in our dataset — verify with both boards.
Plan your CPA licensing in North Dakota
Work the road in order — check what North Dakota requires, price the prep, lock a study schedule, then keep the license current.
- 1. Confirm requirements — education hours, fees and the board that issues it.
- 2. Budget the prep — exam + application + license + course costs before you pay.
- 3. Study to the exam — the CPA exam blueprint and a dated study plan.
- 4. Sit the exam — what to bring, where to test, and the retake rule if you miss.
- 5. Stay licensed — renewal cycle, CE hours, and North Dakota reciprocity.
CPA tools for North Dakota
Every step of the North Dakota CPA road has a free tool — from the first requirements check to renewal and reciprocity.
This guide is informational and not legal advice. Requirements change frequently — verify all figures with the state licensing board (retrieved 2026-08-20).