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Colorado

Verified. CARE checked this jurisdiction's requirements against an official or official-sourced page as of 2026-09-30. Requirements change — always confirm current details with the board before making a decision.

BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

Colorado State Board of Accountancy
dpo.colorado.gov/Accountancy

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

To sit for the Exam: 120 semester hours including a bachelor's degree or higher, with at least 27 semester hours in accounting coursework and 21 semester hours in business-related subjects. For licensure: 150 total semester hours including the same accounting/business coursework.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1 year (1,800 hours) of qualifying professional experience under the supervision of a licensed CPA, gained within a three-year period and completed no more than five years before the license application.

SEPARATE ETHICS EXAM REQUIRED?

Not yet independently verified by CARE — confirm with the board.

CAN YOU SIT FOR THE EXAM BEFORE FINISHING ALL EDUCATION?

Yes — candidates can typically sit for the Exam before finishing all coursework required for full licensure (e.g. at 120 semester hours, finishing the rest before licensure).

APPLICATION NOTES

Colorado allows candidates to sit for the Exam at 120 hours and complete the remaining 30 hours before licensure.

SOURCE

https://dpo.colorado.gov/Accountancy — accessed 2026-09-30

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