This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
There are no trick questions on this examination. It is intended to raise your awareness of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which you are required to follow as a Texas CPA. Select the best response from the options provided. A passing score is a score of 85% or higher.
Transcripts -- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Electronic transcripts may be submitted from the educational institution to the Board. Submit to transcripts@tsbpa.texas.
The CPA exam is one of the most difficult professional tests available. You should consider extensive review prior to sitting for each section, as each has a near to 50 percent retake rate. The four sections are: Financial Accounting and Reporting.
Generally you may, but you cannot call yourself a “Certified Public Accountant” unless you have completed the requirements and obtained a “CPA” license.
The CPA exam is one of the most difficult professional tests available. You should consider extensive review prior to sitting for each section, as each has a near to 50 percent retake rate. The four sections are: Financial Accounting and Reporting.
In Texas, CPAs renew their licenses ever three years, completing 20 CPE hours each year.
Section 901.254 states that an applicant must hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree, conferred by a board-recognized institution of higher education; and, complete at least 150 semester hours in board-recognized courses, including an accounting concentration as determined by board rule.
Certification - Requirements Pass a background investigation. Pass the CPA Exam. Complete the education requirements of Board Rule 511.164 within 36 months of passing all sections of the CPA exam. Meet the work experience requirements.
Effective September 1, 2023 , Texas CPA Exam candidates become eligible to begin testing at 120 hours of education credit, including 21 hours of upper-level accounting.
Certification - Requirements Pass a background investigation. Pass the CPA Exam. Complete the education requirements of Board Rule 511.164 within 36 months of passing all sections of the CPA exam. Meet the work experience requirements.