Path to Becoming a CPA

CPA Licensing Requirements in Oregon

• Effective January 1, 2026, a person may qualify for a CPA license under one of the following three pathways all of which require a minimum of 36 upper division credits in Accounting (ACTG courses at UO):
  • Bachelor’s degree and two years (4,000 hours) of qualifying work experience;
  • Master’s degree and one year (2,000 hours) of qualifying work experience; or
  • Bachelor’s degree with 225 total college credits and one year (2,000 hours) of qualifying work experience.
• Successful completion of all four parts of the CPA exam.
• Completion of a written ethics exam on the Code of Professional Ethics for accountants.

Further details on state requirements can be found on the following pages:

• Oregon Board of Accountancy website
• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy website

CPA Advisors

If you need help understanding the CPA education requirements, contact any of the CPA advising committee members below.