Overview

The Department of Accounting and Finance at the University of Wyoming equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation needed to succeed in today’s dynamic financial landscape. With dedicated faculty, real-world learning opportunities, and strong industry connections, our programs prepare students for impactful careers in public accounting, corporate finance, investment banking, and beyond.

 

To ensure that our graduates are prepared to take the CPA Exam we offer a number of links to accounting related information.

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Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)

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The Institute for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA's)

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Wyoming CPA Exam Requirements

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AICPA

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CPA Exam

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CPA Review Course

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Visit  AICPA to see a list of the states with the 150-hour requirement.

Please visit the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants  website for more information about the requirements needed to obtain a CPA certificate in the state of Wyoming.  The Exam Candidates section provides resource links about the Uniform CPA examination.

No. To become a CPA in Wyoming you must have a bachelor's degree, 30 semester hours of accounting, 24 semester hours of business study, 150 semester hours of college education, and one year of full-time work experience. We have implemented a 30 semester hour master of science in accounting program that you can complete in one year. This will satisfy the CPA exam requirement and, more importantly, give additional depth to your program. Of course, the master of science in accounting program is available for all of our students, not just those who are interested in public accounting.

Yes, please view all information about the degree here.