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    State Board of Accountancy

    The State Board of Accountancy regulates the practice of public accountants and certified public accountants in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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    The Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy is responsible for regulating the practice of accounting through licensure, registration, certification and discipline of those engaged in the practice of public accountancy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board regulates accountants and accounting firms as well as the unlicensed practice of the profession. Under this authority, it is the role of the Board to determine on a case-by-case basis whether a professional or firm under its jurisdiction engaged in immoral or unprofessional conduct by departing from, or failing to conform to, an ethical or quality standard of the profession.  All Pennsylvania licensees are reminded to review the requirements of professional licensure as set forth in the Practice Act and Board Regulations to provide client services that are consistent with the standards of acceptable and prevailing practice.

    Board Laws & Regulations

    Certified Public Accountant Examination: 

    For examination application contact:  CPA Examination Services, P.O. Box 198689, Nashville, TN  37219-8689.  Phone 1-800-272-3926.  Completed applications are submitted directly to CPA Examination Services. 

    Specific examination requirements and information for Pennsylvania candidates may be viewed at:   http://www.nasba.org/exams/cpaexam/pennsylvania/

    Note:  The fees relating to the CPA examination are paid to CPA Examination Services, a unit of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, which processes examination applications on behalf of the Board.

    The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has launched a free NASBA CPA Mobile App available for download on iOS and Android platforms to support Uniform CPA Examination (Exam) candidates by providing convenient, mobile-friendly access to Exam preparation, application and status updates.  For more information, please visit https://nasba.org/nasba-cpa-mobile-app/

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    1-833-DOS-BPOA - Available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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    St-Accountancy@pa.gov -- Please note: This mailbox is reserved for receipt of documentation specific to letters of good standing, exam information, disciplinary documents, transcripts and other education or employment verifications, and any other outside agency or related communications.

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    Mailing address

    State Board of Accountancy P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

    Mailing address

    Physical Address

    2525 N 7th Street Harrisburg, PA 17110

    Physical Address

    Please note that neither the Board/Commission, nor its staff or counsel, are permitted to provide legal advice or advisory opinions, including interpretations of the law or regulations, or any indication as to how the Board would vote on any given case or scenario. You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance.