CPA in Indiana

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for IN. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$77,410

trending_down -5.2% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Indiana.

engineering

25,280

Jobs (IN)

monitoring Strong

+4.6%

10-yr job growth

payments

$1,175

Est. total cost

schedule

2-4 years

Time to complete

route How to become a cpa in Indiana

To become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Indiana, candidates must meet the requirements set by the Indiana Board of Accountancy. This generally involves completing 150 semester hours of education, including a bachelor's degree, and accumulating 2000 hours of relevant work experience. Applicants must pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination and pay the associated application and exam fees. Indiana offers reciprocity for CPAs licensed in substantially equivalent states.

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10th percentile (entry) $49,810

25th percentile $60,890

50th (median) $77,410

75th percentile $99,440

90th (experienced) $125,160

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Indiana. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist Indiana requirements

Licensing body	Indiana Board of Accountancy
State license	Required
Education	Bachelor's degree with 150 semester hours
Experience	2,000.0 hours
Exam	Uniform CPA Examination ($1,423)
Application fee	$93
Renewal	Every 3.0 years
Continuing education	120.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Requires a U.S. Social Security Number. No minimum age or residency requirements. Indiana does not require an ethics exam for CPA licensure. Starting January 1, 2027, Indiana will offer new licensure pathways: a Master's degree + one year of experience; a Bachelor's degree + two years of experience; or a Bachelor's degree + 30 additional college hours + one year of experience.

Source: Indiana Board of Accountancy

work_outline Job outlook

10-year growth

+4.6%

Faster than average

Annual openings

124,200

Nationwide per year

Total employment

1,579,800

Nationwide

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AI & tech impact

error High exposure 1.48/1.00

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balance Is it worth it?

Rough payback period

0 months

~$1,175 investment ÷ $77,410 median salary

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Frequently asked questions

What's required to work as a cpa in Indiana? expand_more

Indiana requires cpas to complete the required education (Bachelor's degree with 150 semester hours), gain 2,000.0 hours of supervised experience, pass the Uniform CPA Examination, and submit your application ($93 fee).

Does Indiana require cpa licensure? expand_more

A state license is required in Indiana. Indiana Board of Accountancy handles cpa licensing — the Uniform CPA Examination is part of the process.

What is the average cpa salary in Indiana? expand_more

cpas in Indiana earn a median of $77,410 annually. — 5% under the $81,680 national average. Wages range from $49,810 (10th percentile) up to $125,160 (90th percentile).

What's the total cost to get cpa certified in Indiana? expand_more

Between exam fee ($1,423) and application fee ($93), expect to invest around $1,175 in total to get started.

How many months or years does cpa certification take in Indiana? expand_more

Most candidates in Indiana complete the process in 2-4 years, from enrollment in a training program through licensure.

Does Indiana require continuing education for cpas? expand_more

Indiana requires 120.0 hours of continuing education every 3.0 years to maintain your cpa license.