Wyoming still requires 150 semester hours for a CPA license. Those hours must include a baccalaureate or higher degree. You also need one year of experience, which is 2,000 hours, verified by a CPA. No bachelor's plus two years route has become law here.
A legislative committee reviewed a draft third pathway in May 2026, but it hasn't been enacted. If you're finishing a bachelor's, plan for 150 hours unless the law changes. Contact the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants to confirm the current rules before you choose your coursework.
How to Get a CPA License in Wyoming
Every route also asks you to pass the Uniform CPA Exam. Here's how the education and experience fit together in Wyoming.
| Route | Education | Experience | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150-hour route | 150 semester hours of college education including a baccalaureate or higher degree, with an accounting concentration | 1 year, 2,000 hours, verified by a CPA | In effect |
What Changed Recently
A legislative committee reviewed a draft third pathway in May 2026. It has not become law.
What Accountants Earn in Wyoming
Accountants and auditors in Wyoming earned a median of $77,620 a year in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $60,470 and $100,560. About 2,670 people held these jobs in the state.
Accounting Programs in Wyoming
None of the programs on our main rankings are based in Wyoming. You can still study online with a school in another state. Before you enroll, check that its accounting and business courses match what the board asks for. Our best online accounting degrees are a good place to start.
CPA Requirements in Nearby States
Thinking about working across a state line, or studying in one state and licensing in another? Each state sets its own rules, so here's where the states near Wyoming stand on the bachelor's-plus-experience route.
- Colorado CPA requirements: bachelor's route starts January 1, 2027
- Idaho CPA requirements: bachelor's route in effect since July 1, 2026
- Montana CPA requirements: bachelor's route in effect since January 1, 2026
- Nebraska CPA requirements: bachelor's route in effect since July 17, 2026
- South Dakota CPA requirements: bachelor's route in effect since July 1, 2026
- Utah CPA requirements: bachelor's route in effect since July 1, 2026
Check With the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants
The board sets the rules and decides your application. We checked these requirements against official sources on October 12, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the details on the board's site before you apply.