Joining a fast-growing majority of states, Wisconsin lawmakers recently passed legislation offering an alternative path to becoming a CPA that doesn’t require 150 college credit hours.
By a unanimous voice vote on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the state’s Senate passed SB732 one day after its companion bill sailed through the Assembly, WICPA President and CEO Tammy Hofstede said.
The legislation creates a third path that enables candidates to be certified by obtaining a bachelor’s degree, gaining two years of experience and passing the CPA Exam.
It also keeps the existing paths that require 150 college credit hours or a master’s degree, a year of experience and passing the exam.
The legislation will be effective immediately after it is signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers, which will likely be in March or April, Hofstede said. Read more.