Become a CPA | Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)

Why become a CPA?

CPAs are an attractive hiring choice among top employers. The CPA license opens doors to a range of careers. Set yourself up for a bright future — become a CPA!

How to become a CPA in Oregon

The Oregon Board of Accountancy handles licensing. Here's what you'll need to do:

Meet the education requirements described in OAR 801-010-0050, which includes 150 semester hours or 225 quarter hours and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college
Complete one year of experience in accounting
Pass the Uniform CPA Examination
Pass the Ethics Examination

How to pay for college

College is getting more expensive. The OSCPA Educational Foundation is here to help, awarding annual scholarships to full-time college accounting students who plan to pursue a career as a CPA in Oregon. Learn more
The 2022-23 scholarships were awarded March 2022.

Can OSCPA membership help students? Yes!

(Already graduated? Visit the Young Professionals page!)

OSCPA Student Membership on your resume shows employers you are serious about your career.
Networking and learning opportunities build the skills you need to thrive in the workplace.
OSCPA Career Center lets you post your resume and browse jobs.
The annual Circle of Excellence Awards Night honorees include Oregon's top accounting students, Foundation scholarship recipients, and top exam scorers — will it be you?
The annual Career Showcase connects students with representatives from public accounting, government, and business for potential internships or employment. Student members enjoy early-bird entrance!

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