After passing all 4 exams…do I have to get licensed?

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  • December 8, 2014 at 4:41 pm #190657
    Anonymous
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    I’ve read that once I’ve passed all four exams, that they do not expire. Is there any reason to not delay getting licensed? I’d rather not pay for maintaining a license that I am not currently using…I have left the workforce for awhile. (I am still waiting on my final score, but wasn’t sure where else to categorize this post on the forum…hope I don’t jinx myself!)

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  • December 8, 2014 at 4:51 pm #629111
    Anonymous
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    I think my state it does expire if you don't get licensed within 5 years.

    December 8, 2014 at 4:53 pm #629112
    Anonymous
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    I believe there is an option to maintain an inactive CPA license.

    I can't speak to your personal circumstances, but it may be something to look into.

    December 8, 2014 at 4:57 pm #629113
    mla1169
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    there are a couple of states where you only have a certain amount of time after passing all 4 to get a license or you do lose credit. Can't remember off the top of my head which states, I know MA isn't one of them.

    FAR- 77
    AUD -49, 71, 84
    REG -56,75!
    BEC -75

    Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

    December 8, 2014 at 5:18 pm #629114
    Mamabear
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    You only have 3 years in Florida

    CPA Exam - Finally DONE (November 2014)
    BEC (08/10/13) 80
    AUD (08/24/13) 65 (11/13/13) 85
    FAR (04/12/14) 81
    REG (07/19/14) 69 (11/29/14) 87!!

    December 8, 2014 at 5:18 pm #629115
    FlaglerAmanda
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    According to the Florida statutes, it's three years.

    FAR - 86
    BEC - 88
    REG - 83
    AUD - 74, 89 Done!!!!

    Two business classes between me and being a FL CPA!!!

    December 8, 2014 at 11:14 pm #629116
    joyflying
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    What about New Hamsphire?

    AUD - 91
    BEC - 90
    FAR - 93
    REG - 94
    The best is yet to come..

    FAR - 93 (08/24/2014 - First down!)
    AUD - 91 (11/21/2014 - Second down!!)
    BEC - 90 (02/26/2015 - Third down!!!)
    REG - 94 (05/29/2015 - Touch down!!!!!)

    Here comes my touch down!
    Certified in MA (08/2015)

    December 8, 2014 at 11:23 pm #629117
    Anonymous
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    Colorado you have 4 years. And if you don't go through any formal licensing process it's illegal (literally) to advertise yourself as a CPA …even if you only sign it after your name. Even to do that you need to go through steps with the state board for an inactive designation.

    December 9, 2014 at 5:51 pm #629118
    sabrinaknott
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    I would get licensed then let it expire. I have a co-worker that was licensed, exited the workforce for a while and then decided to come back. Since they were previously licensed the state did not require them to re-take the tests to get re-licensed, but if you never get licensed you may not get the same treatment.

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