Licensee & Applicant Resources

Here you will find helpful information directing you to items that will aid in your process of becoming a licensed accountancy professional in the State of Tennessee.

Useful Links: 

Other State Boards: View the contact information and statutes for the State Board of Accountancy in each of the 55 jurisdictions.

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA): NASBA is the membership organization that all state boards work through to bring about uniformity and ease of licensure.

Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA): The TSCPA is a professional association of Tennessee CPAs. It is not a regulatory authority, and membership does not provide a CPA certificate or a permit to practice.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA): The AICPA is the national organization of CPAs. It is not a regulatory authority, and membership does not provide a CPA certificate or a permit to practice.

Tennessee Secretary of State's Office: The Tennessee Secretary of State's Office provides useful information, including the Rules of the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy.

Tennessee Department of Revenue: The Tennessee Department of Revenue is a separate entity from the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy but may charge a tax on your professional license held with this and/or other Boards.

Division of Consumer Affairs: The Division of Consumer Affairs seeks to serve and protect the public from deceptive business practices.