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# Hawaii CPA license

Hawaii requires a CPA license for the CPA title and regulated public accountancy. Ordinary bookkeeping and non-CPA accounting do not satisfy or replace the license process.

Statewide license Reviewed October 2, 2026

## Credential requirements

### Hawaii certified public accountant license and permit to practice.

1.  #### Education
    
    Complete a bachelor's degree and 150 semester hours, including 24 accounting hours (18 upper-level or graduate) and 24 upper-level or graduate business hours.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Pass all sections of the Uniform CPA Examination; the Board's current initial requirements do not identify a separate initial ethics examination.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Meet one of the Board's alternatives: 1,500 chargeable audit hours in public accounting, or two years of professional accounting/auditing experience in public, private, or government work.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    Submit the Hawaii Board application with official transcripts, NASBA exam documentation, experience verification, and the permit-to-practice materials.
    

## Official sources

Requirements change. Confirm the details with these official sources before you apply.

-   [Hawaii Board of Public Accountancy applications and publications(opens in a new tab)](https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/accountancy/application_publications/)cca.hawaii.gov
-   [Hawaii CPA education requirements(opens in a new tab)](https://files.hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl/news-releases/accountancy_announcements/CPA_EducationReq_0710.pdf)files.hawaii.gov
-   [Hawaii accountancy experience rules(opens in a new tab)](https://files.hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl/pvl/har/har_71-c.pdf)files.hawaii.gov

This guide summarizes publicly available requirements for initial licensing and is not legal advice. Licensing authorities update their rules, so always confirm with the official sources before you apply.

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