How to apply for a Reciprocal Accountancy License

Instructions for applicants with more than 4 years of accounting experience.

Board of Public Accountancy

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Please see the CPA Application Checklist for further information. Please also read the instructions below before proceeding to the ePlace portal.

The Board of Public Accountancy exclusively issues a full reporting license to individuals seeking to practice public accountancy in Massachusetts.

Applicants seeking reciprocal licensure who have been licensed and practicing for 4 of the last 10 years please review the information below for a summary of the requirements for a license.

If you have been licensed for less than 4 years or have not practiced in the last 10 years for a minimum of four years, please submit a reciprocal license application following the criteria for initial license applicants.

Summary of Requirements for licensure:

  1. Verification of your out-of-state license(s) from the state board
  2. Verification of employment
  3. CORI Permission Form

Please see the CPA Application Checklist for further information.

Fees   for How to apply for a Reciprocal Accountancy License

All fees are non-refundable.

Name Fee Unit
Reciprocal license $499 each

How to apply   How to apply for a Reciprocal Accountancy License

After reading the requirements above, please complete the licensing process in the ePlace licensing portal.

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Requirements for a Public Accountancy License.

For questions about the requirements for licensure or the application process in general, may be directed to the Board office by calling 617-701-8635 or by e-mail accountingboard@mass.gov

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