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At the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA), we are dedicated to safeguarding the public’s trust in the accounting profession. Our mission is to protect the public by ensuring Texas certified public accountants possess the necessary education, skills, and capabilities to perform competently in the profession of public accountancy.

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Our New Website is Live!

March 23, 20263:51 pm

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) launched its new website on March 23, 2026. You can still find

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New Pathway for CPA Exam and Certification

March 10, 20263:15 pm

The Texas Legislature enacted a new pathway for applicants to qualify for the CPA Exam and obtain the CPA certificate.

CPA Certification Frequently Asked Questions

March 23, 202611:47 am

Pathways to CPA Certification Recent changes to the Public Accountancy Act created a new pathway to CPA certification. The pathways

Helping Texans: More than 30K Calls Answered Last Year!

March 21, 20262:54 pm

Our small agency of just 41 employees answered more than 30,000 calls last year! One licensee commented, “I was exceedingly

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Your Questions, Answered

What is the Uniform CPA Examination® (CPA Exam)?

The Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is the examination administered to people who wish to become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States of America.

What are the eligibility requirements for the examination?

You must meet the following education qualifications to take the CPA Exam:

Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a Board-recognized United States college or university, or an equivalent degree as determined by Board rule from an institution of higher education in another country.
Complete 120 semester hours or quarter-hour equivalents of college credit.
Complete 21 semester hours or quarter-hour equivalents of upper-level accounting courses from a Board-recognized college or university. This requirement is valid through July 31, 2026. On August 1, 2026, the requirement increases to 24 semester hours of upper-level accounting courses.
Complete 21 semester hours or quarter-hour equivalents of upper-level related business courses.

Does tax return preparation require a CPA license?

You do not need to be a CPA to prepare tax returns; however, if you are a CPA you must have a current license to practice.

I have a problem with the person who does my bookkeeping/tax work, but they are not a CPA. Can the TSBPA help?

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy generally does not have jurisdiction over individuals who are not licensed CPAs. The exception to this rule is that the Board is authorized to act against persons who practice public accountancy without licenses issued by the Board.