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- Eligibility: Confirm your credit hours against your target state's sit/license rules (120 vs 150).
- Exam: Plan the four CPA exam sections via NASBA's international route.
- Visa: Target firms with established H-1B sponsorship programs for accountants.
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A few things to check before you start
- Do you have the credit hours your target state requires (120 to sit / 150 to license)?
- Can you complete the four CPA exam sections and any experience requirement?
- Do you have a firm with an H-1B sponsorship program?
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Certified Public Accountant jobs in United States — questions answered
- Where are certified public accountant jobs in United States?
- Strong demand; the Big Four and major regional firms run well-developed immigration programs for international accountants.
- What salary range do certified public accountant jobs in United States pay?
- Average around US$97,000; range US$50,000–150,000, higher in New York, California and San Francisco (~US$120,000).
- Which cities hire certified public accountants in United States?
- New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles
- Which employers hire certified public accountants in United States?
- Big Four and regional accounting firms, Corporate finance teams, Banks and financial institutions
- What licence or credential do you need in United States?
- Requires 120 hours to sit (150 hours to license in most states), four exam sections, an ethics exam where required, and experience. International candidates can sit via NASBA's international program.
- What work-permit / visa route applies in United States?
- Accounting is an established US sponsorship pathway — commonly H-1B; many firms support international hires through the CPA exam after hiring.
- What language level do you need?
- English.
Good to know about Certified Public Accountant jobs in United States
- The 150-credit-hour licensure rule (vs 120 to sit) catches many international candidates — check your state.
- Big Four firms have mature immigration programs for accountants.
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