Certification, licensing and registration are separate processes in Illinois.

Certification: successfully completing the Uniform CPA Examination (including a separate ethics examination component). 


Licensing: a certified public accountant, having met certain training and experience requirements, applies to the state for a license to perform the attest function and/or to practice before the IRS. 


Registration: a certified public accountant, who either chooses not or needs not have a license, registers with the state in order to be able to hold him/herself out to the public as a CPA or use the CPA credential.      

News

• Mobility Legislation Extends Practice Privilege to Out-of-state CPAs 

• Unlicensed CPAs must Register.
  
     

Questions, comments, feedback contact:

Jill Loeser, Manager, Government Relations
217.789.7914 or 800.572.9870 (Illinois only)  

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