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Indiana

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

Indiana Board of Accountancy
www.in.gov/pla/professions/accountancy-home/

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

To sit for the Exam: 120 semester hours and a bachelor's degree or higher, including 24 undergraduate (or 15 graduate) semester hours of accounting and 24 undergraduate semester hours of business administration/economics. For licensure: 150 semester hours. Beginning January 1, 2027, Indiana plans to add an alternative pathway of a bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

12 months of qualifying experience (reduced from 24 months effective April 16, 2025) in an accounting firm, advisory/consulting role, government/industry/nonprofit accounting or finance position, or qualifying college-level teaching.

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

Indiana recently shortened its experience requirement and has a further pathway change planned for January 1, 2027.

SOURCE

https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/accountancy-home/ — accessed 2026-09-30

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