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India-Trained Certified Public Accountant License in Florida
Key Facts
- State
- Florida (FL)
- Licensing Board
- Florida Board of Accountancy
- US Exam
- CPA Exam
- Timeline
- 6–18 months
- Est. Cost Range
- $3,000–$6,000
- Credential Eval
- WES or ECE
Florida Requirements for Indian Certified Public Accountants
To practice as a certified public accountant in Florida, internationally educated applicants must have their B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) + CA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent evaluated for US equivalency and pass the CPA Exam (Uniform CPA Examination). Florida may have additional state-specific requirements such as jurisprudence exams, supervised practice hours, or continuing education.
Indian B.Com is a 3-year program and may not meet the 150-hour requirement alone. Indian CA qualification may help but is evaluated differently from a US accounting degree. For the full list of Florida certified public accountant licensing requirements including fees, education prerequisites, and renewal details, see the complete Florida certified public accountant license guide.
All applicants must complete a background check as part of the Florida application process. Fingerprinting requirements vary by state.
Step-by-Step: India to Florida
- Get credentials evaluated by WES or ECE (with NASBA evaluation) — submit official transcripts and degree certificate from India.
- Meet English proficiency requirements — typically via TOEFL iBT (required by some states). Check Florida board for minimum scores.
- Pass the CPA Exam — the same licensing exam required of US-educated certified public accountants. Must meet state-specific education requirements (typically 150 credit hours). Many states require specific accounting coursework..
- Apply to the Florida licensing board — submit your credential evaluation, exam results, and application fee.
- Complete background check — fingerprinting and criminal history review as required by Florida.
Estimated Costs for Florida
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Credential Evaluation (WES or ECE) | $200–$500 |
| English Proficiency Exam | ~$200–$300 |
| CPA Exam Exam | Varies |
| Florida Application Fee | Varies by state |
| Background Check / Fingerprinting | ~$30–$100 |
| Estimated Total | $3,000–$6,000 |
Costs are approximate. See the full Florida certified public accountant guide for detailed, state-specific fee information.
Full Florida Certified Public Accountant License Guide
For complete details on Florida licensing requirements including education prerequisites, exam info, fees, renewal, and reciprocity — see the full state guide.
View Florida Certified Public Accountant Requirements