Accounting: Licensure

Information regarding the Accounting Licensure

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Master of Accountancy (M.Acy.)

The Master of Accountancy (M.Acy.) degree program is designed for individuals preparing for a career in the public accounting profession. This program prepares graduates not only for professional licensure and certification but also for future leadership roles. Courses in the program meet the research and ethics requirements to become a licensed CPA in Texas.

Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology (MSAIT)

The Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology (MSAIT) provides knowledge and hands-on experience in information security and control, regulatory reporting, business intelligence and enterprise information management. This program can be used to meet the education requirements for the CPA license in Texas.

The initial CPA license is applied for directly with each state. Most states do offer CPA reciprocity if an individual has passed the CPA exam, meets specific experience requirements, and holds a valid CPA license. A graduate seeking licensure in a state outside Texas will need to check with the specific state board regarding seeking a reciprocal license and any additional state requirements. Further information on licensure for each state is provided below.

Texas State University makes every effort to ensure state licensure or certification information is current; however, state requirements may change. While a program may originally meet the educational requirements for licensure, changes in requirements could impact the program's ability to meet any new educational requirements.

Prospective and current students should keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements vary by state and that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether that student can continue in the program. If students are considering relocating, they should contact their program director to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements.

State Licensing Boards

Click on a state to view relevant licensing information for that state and link to its Board's website. For each state, also view whether the TXST Masters of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology degrees meet licensure requirements or do not meet licensure requirements for each state, or whether TXST has not determined if these degrees meet licensure requirements for the state.

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  • Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy
    PO Box 300375
    Montgomery, AL 36130-0375
    Phone: 334-242-5700
    Fax: 334-242-2711
    Email: boyd.busby@asbpa.alabama.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy.

  • Alaska Board of Public Accountancy 
    Dept. of Commerce, Community and Economic Development 
    Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing 
    550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1500 
    Anchorage, AK 99501 
    Phone: 907-269-4712 
    Fax: 907-269-8156 
    Email: BoardOfPublicAccountancy@alaska.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy.

  • Arizona State Board of Accountancy 
    100 N. 15th, Suite 165 
    Phoenix, AZ 85007 
    Phone: 602-364-0804 
    Fax: 602-364-0903 
    Email: info@azaccountancy.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Arizonia State Board of Accountancy.

  • Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy 
    900 W. Capitol, Suite 400 
    Little Rock, AR 72201 
    Phone: 501-682-1520 
    Fax: 501-682-5538 
    Email: asbpa@arkansas.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy.

  • California Board of Accountancy
    2450 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 300
    Sacramento, CA 95833
    Phone: 916-263-3680
    Fax: 916-263-3674
    Email: examinfo@cba.ca.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the California Board of Accountancy.

  • Colorado State Board of Accountancy 
    Division of Professions and Occupations 
    1560 Broadway Suite 1350 
    Denver, CO 80202 
    Phone: 303-894-7800 
    Fax: 303-894-2310 
    Email: dora_accountancyboard@state.co.us

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Colorado State Board of Accountancy.

  • Connecticut State Board of Accountancy 
    Department of Consumer Protection, 
    Connecticut State Board of Accountancy 
    450 Columbus Boulevard 
    Suite 901 
    Hartford, CT 06103 
    Phone: 860-713-6000 
    Fax: 860-509-6247 
    Email: DCP.LicenseCPA@ct.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy.

  • Delaware State Board of Accountancy 
    Cannon Building, Suite 203 
    861 Silver Lake Blvd. 
    Dover, DE 19904 
    Phone: 302-744-4500 
    Fax: 302-739-2711 
    Email: customerservice.dpr@state.de.us

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Delaware State Board of Accountancy.

  • Florida Board of Accountancy 
    Division of Certified Public Accounting 
    240 NW 76 Drive, Suite A 
    Gainesville, FL 32607 
    Phone: 850-487-1395 
    Fax: 352-333-2508 
    Email: CPA.Applications@myfloridalicense.com

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Florida Board of Accountancy.

  • Georgia State Board of Accountancy
    200 Piedmont Avenue SE
    Suite 1604, West Tower
    Atlanta, Georgia 30334-9010
    Phone: (404) 463-0365
    Email: GSBA@sao.ga.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Georgia State Board of Accountancy.

  • Hawaii Board of Public Accountancy 
    Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs 
    PO Box 3469 
    335 Merchant Street (96813) 
    Honolulu, HI 96801-3469 
    Phone: 808-586-2694 
    Fax: 808-586-2874 
    Email: accountancy@dcca.hawaii.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Hawaii Board of Public Accountancy.

  • Idaho State Board of Accountancy 
    11341 W Chinden Blvd., Building #4 
    Boise, ID 83714 
    Phone: 208-334-3233 
    Fax: 208-334-3945 
    Email: isba@isba.idaho.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Idaho State Board of Accountancy.

  • Illinois Board of Examiners 
    1120 E. Diehl Road, Suite 107 
    Naperville, IL 60563 
    Phone: 815-753-8900 
    Fax: 815-753-8953 
    Email: help@ilboe.org

    Illinois Department of Financial And Professional Regulation Public Accountancy Section 
    320 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor 
    Springfield, IL 62786 
    Phone: 800-560-6420 
    Fax: 217-782-7645 
    Email: fpr.prfgroup01@illinois.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Illinois Board of Examiners and the Illinois Department of Financial And Professional Regulation Public Accountancy Section.

  • Indiana Board of Accountancy 
    Indiana Government Center S. 
    402 West Washington Street, 
    Room w072 
    Indianapolis, IN 46204-2246 
    Phone: 317-234-8800 
    Fax: 317-233-4236 
    Email: pla14@pla.in.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Indiana Board of Accountancy.

  • Iowa Accountancy Examining Board 
    6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100 
    Des Moines, IA 50321 
    Phone: 515-725-9022 x 2 
    Email: accountancyboard@iowa.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board.

  • Kansas Board of Accountancy 
    Landon State Office Building 
    900 SW Jackson, Suite 556 
    Topeka, KS 66612-1239 
    Phone: 785-296-2162 
    Fax: 785-291-3501 
    Email: ksboa@ks.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Kansas Board of Accountancy.

  • Kentucky Board of Accountancy 
    312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 200 
    Louisville, KY 40222 
    Phone: 502-595-3037 
    Fax: 502-595-4500 
    Email: cpa@ky.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Kentucky Board of Accountancy.

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  • State Board of CPAs of Louisiana 
    601 Poydras Street, Suite 1770 
    New Orleans, LA 70130 
    Phone: 504-566-1244 
    Fax: 504-566-1252 
    Email: sitemaster@cpaboard.state.la.us

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the State Board of CPAs of Louisiana.

  • Maine Board of Accountancy   
    Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation   
    Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation  
    35 State House Station  
    Augusta, ME 04333 
    Phone: 207-624-8603 
    Fax: 207-624-8636 
    Email: accountancy.board@maine.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Maine Board of Accountancy.

  • Maryland Board of Public Accountancy 
    1100 North Eutaw Street, Room 121 
    Baltimore, MD 21201 
    Phone:(410) 230-6258 
    Fax:(410) 962-8482 
    Email: DLOPLPublicAccountancy-LABOR@maryland.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy.

  • Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy 
    1000 Washington St., Suite 710 
    Boston, MA 02118-6100 
    Phone: 617-701-8635 
    Fax: 617-727-1627 
    Email: accountingboard.info@mass.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy.

  • Michigan State Board of Accountancy 
    Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL) 
    Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs 
    P.O. Box 30670 
    Lansing, MI 48909 
    Phone: 517-241-0199 
    Fax: 517-241-9416 
    Email: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Michigan State Board of Accountancy.

  • Minnesota State Board of Accountancy 
    85 East 7th Place, Suite 125 
    St. Paul, MN 55101 
    Phone: 651-296-7938 
    Fax: 651-282-2644 
    Email: boa@state.mn.us

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy.

  • Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy 
    5 Old River Place, Suite 104 
    Jackson, MS 39202-3449 
    Phone: 601-354-7320 
    Fax: 601-354-7290 
    Email: email@msbpa.ms.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy

  • Missouri State Board of Accountancy 
    3605 Missouri Blvd, P.O. Box 613 
    Jefferson City, MO 65102-0613 
    Phone: 573-751-0012 
    Fax: 573-751-0890 
    Email: mosba@pr.mo.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Missouri State Board of Accountancy.

  • Montana Board of Public Accountants 
    301 S Park 
    Helena, MT 59601 
    Phone: (406) 841-6880 
    Fax: (406) 841-2305 
    Email: dlibsdwebhelp@mt.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Montana Board of Public Accountants.

  • Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy 
    PO Box 94725 
    Lincoln, NE 68509-4725 
    Phone: 402-471-3595 
    Fax: 402-471-4484 
    Email: Dan.Sweetwood@Nebraska.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy.

  • Nevada State Board of Accountancy 
    1325 Airmotive Way 
    Suite 220 
    Reno, NV 89502 
    Phone: 775-786-0231 
    Fax: 775-786-0234 
    Email: cpa@nvaccountancy.com

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Nevada State Board of Accountancy.

  • New Hampshire Board of Accountancy 
    Office of Professional Licensure & Certification 
    7 Eagle Square 
    Concord, NH 03301 
    Phone: (603) 271-2152 
    Fax: (603) 271-7928 
    Email: CustomerSupport@oplc.nh.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy.

  • New Jersey State Board of Accountancy 
    124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor 
    PO Box 45000 
    Newark, NJ 07101 
    Phone: 973-504-6380 
    Fax: 973-648-2855
    Email: accountancy@dca.njoag.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy.

  • New Mexico Public Accountancy Board 
    5500 San Antonio Dr. NE, Suite A 
    Albuquerque, NM 87109 
    Phone: 505-222-9850 
    Fax: 505-222-9845 
    Email: accountancy.board@rld.nm.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the New Mexico Public Accountancy Board.

  • New York State Board for Public Accountancy 
    State Education Department Division of Professional Licensing Services 
    89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, East Mezzanine 
    Albany, NY 12234-1000 
    Phone: 518-474-3817 ext. 160 
    Fax: 518-474-6375 
    Email: cpabd@nysed.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the New York State Board for Public Accountancy.

  • North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners 
    1101 Oberlin Road, Suite 104 
    PO Box 12827 
    Raleigh, NC 27605 
    Phone: 919-733-4222 
    Fax: 919-733-4209 
    Email: cemery@nccpaboard.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners.

  • North Dakota State Board of Accountancy 
    1407 24th Ave S STE 217 
    Grand Forks, ND 58201 
    Phone: 800-532-5904 
    Fax: 701-775-7430 
    Email: pdemaster@nd.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the North Dakota State Board of Accountancy

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  • Accountancy Board of Ohio 
    77 South High Street, 18th Floor 
    Columbus, OH 43215-6108 
    Phone: 614-466-4135 
    Fax: 614-466-2628 
    Email: ACCBd-Ohio@acc.ohio.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Accountancy Board of Ohio.

  • Oklahoma Accountancy Board 
    201 NW 63rd Street, Suite 210 
    Oklahoma City, OK 73116 
    Phone: 405-521-2397 
    Fax: 405-521-3118 
    Email: okaccybd@oab.ok.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Oklahoma Accountancy Board.

  • Oregon Board of Accountancy 
    200 Hawthorne Ave SE Ste D450 
    Salem, OR 97301-5289 
    Phone: 503-378-4181 
    Fax: 503-378-3575 
    Email: boa.info@boa.oregon.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Oregon Board of Accountancy.

  • Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy 
    2525 N. 7th St 
    Harrisburg, PA 17110 
    Phone: 1-833-DOS-BPOA 
    Fax: 717-705-5540 
    Email: St-Accountancy@pa.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy.

  • Puerto Rico Board of Accountancy 
    Box 9023271 
    Old San Juan Station 
    San Juan, PR 00902-3271 
    Phone: 629-203-1992 
    Fax: 615-564-2128 
    Email: ecolon@nasba.org

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Puerto Rico Board of Accountancy

  • Rhode Island Board of Accountancy 
    560 Jefferson Blvd, Suite 100 
    Warwick, RI 02886 
    Phone: (401) 889-5446 
    Fax: (401) 889-5535 
    Email: dawne.broadfield@dbr.ri.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Rhode Island Board of Accountancy.

  • South Carolina Board of Accountancy 
    110 Centerview Drive-Kingstree 
    Building (29210) 
    PO Box 11329 
    Columbia, SC 29211-1329 
    Phone: 803-896-4770 
    Fax: 803-896-4554
    Email: Contact.Accountancy@llr.sc.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the South Carolina Board of Accountancy.

  • South Dakota Board of Accountancy 
    301 East 14th Street, Suite 200 
    Sioux Falls, SD 57104 
    Phone: 605-367-5770 
    Fax: 605-367-5773 
    Email: accountancy@state.sd.us

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the South Dakota Board of Accountancy.

  • Tennessee State Board of Accountancy 
    500 James Robertson Parkway 
    Davy Crockett Tower 
    Nashville, TN 37243-1141 
    Phone: 615-741-2550 
    Fax: 615-532-8800 
    Email: accountancy.board@tn.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy.

  • Texas State Board of Public Accountancy 
    505 E. Huntland Dr, Suite 380 
    Austin, TX 78752-3757 
    Phone: 512-305-7800 
    Fax: 512-305-7854 
    Email: licensing@tsbpa.texas.gov

    To satisfy educational requirements for application to CPA licensure in Texas, individuals completing Texas State's Master of Accountancy program or Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology programs must include (a) 27 semester hours in accounting education at the upper division level (including two semester hours of accounting or tax research and analysis), (b) 24 semester hours in upper level general business education (including two semester hours of accounting or business communications), and (c) 3 semester hours in a board approved ethics course. Students should work with an advisor to ensure they are completing appropriate coursework. Contact the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. 

  • Utah Board of Accountancy 
    PO Box 146741 
    Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741 
    Phone: 801-530-6628 
    Toll-free: 866-275-3675 
    Fax: 801-530-6511
    Email: B6@utah.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Utah Board of Accountancy.

  • Vermont Board of Public Accountancy 
    Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation 
    89 Main Street, 3rd Floor 
    Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 
    Phone: (802) 828-1505 
    Fax: (802) 828-2465 
    Email: SOS.OPRLicensing1@Vermont.Gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Vermont Board of Public Accountancy.

  • Virginia Board of Accountancy 
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 402 
    Henrico, VA 23233 
    Phone: 804-367-8505 
    Fax: 804-527-4409 
    Email: boa@boa.virginia.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Virginia Board of Accountancy

  • Washington State Board of Accountancy 
    PO Box 9131 
    Olympia WA 98507 
    Phone: (360) 753-2586 
    Fax: 360-664-9190 
    Email: customerservice@acb.wa.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Washington State Board of Accountancy.

  • District of Columbia Board of Accountancy 
    1100 4th Street 
    SW Washington 
    Washington, DC 20024 
    Phone: 202-671-4500 
    Fax: 202-698-4329 
    Email: angela.meggett-strudwick@dc.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy.

  • West Virginia Board of Accountancy 
    405 Capitol Street, Suite 908 
    Charleston, WV 25301-1744 
    Phone: 304-558-3557 
    Fax: 304-558-1325 
    Email: wvboa@wv.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the West Virginia Board of Accountancy.

  • Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board 
    4822 Madison Yards Way 
    Madison, WI 53705 
    Phone: 608-266-2112 
    Fax: 608-267-3816 
    Email: dsps@wi.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board.

  • Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants 
    325 West 18th Street, Suite 4 
    Cheyenne, WY 82002 
    Phone: (307) 777-7551 
    Email: wycpaboard@wyo.gov

    TXST is unable to determine if the Master of Accountancy and Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology satisfy requirements for licensure in this state. Contact the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants.