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# South Carolina CPA license

South Carolina has three licensure pathways effective June 30, 2025 and extended the exam window to 36 months. Ordinary bookkeeping and non-CPA accounting are not a CPA license.

Statewide license Reviewed October 2, 2026

## 3 credential pathways

Each credential below has its own requirements. Pick the one that matches the work you plan to do.

### South Carolina CPA license: bachelor's degree plus 150 hours and one year.

1.  #### Education
    
    Hold a bachelor's degree, complete at least 150 semester hours, and meet the South Carolina accounting and business coursework requirements.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Pass all sections of the Uniform CPA Examination; South Carolina's 2025 law extends the exam window to 36 months and the cited change notice does not add a separate initial ethics exam.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Complete one year of qualifying accounting experience under the Board's accepted categories and direct-supervision/verification rules.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    Apply to the South Carolina Board with official transcripts, exam record, experience package, and the Board's character/background disclosures.
    

### South Carolina CPA license: master's degree or higher and one year.

1.  #### Education
    
    Hold a master's degree or higher and meet the South Carolina accounting and business subject requirements.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Pass the Uniform CPA Examination within the 36-month window.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Complete one year of qualifying experience under the Board's direct-supervision and verification requirements.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    Submit the South Carolina initial license application with official education, exam, and experience records.
    

### South Carolina CPA license: bachelor's degree and two years.

1.  #### Education
    
    Hold a bachelor's degree and meet the accounting and business coursework required under South Carolina's amended pathway; this route does not require a universal 150-hour total.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Pass the Uniform CPA Examination within the 36-month window.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Complete two years of qualifying accounting experience verified under South Carolina's direct-supervision rules.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    File the South Carolina Board application with official transcripts, exam results, experience verification, and required disclosures.
    

## Official sources

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

-   [South Carolina CPA licensure changes effective June 30, 2025(opens in a new tab)](https://llr.sc.gov/acct/News/CPA%20Licensure%20Changes%20Take%20Effect%20June%2030%2C%202025.pdf)llr.sc.gov
-   [South Carolina Board experience package(opens in a new tab)](https://www.llr.sc.gov/acct/forms/Certificate_of_Experience_Package.pdf)llr.sc.gov
-   [South Carolina accountancy law(opens in a new tab)](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c002.php)scstatehouse.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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