[youknowwhatyouknow]

Hi all,

After much research, I am still not sure what the best state for me attempt the CPA.

The highlights of my background

– Well over 150 credit hours

– 21 accounting credit hours

– 0 work experience in public accounting

– I do not plan to work in public accounting (but I’d like to keep the option open as long as I am going through the CPA program)

– My current work experience is not supervised by a CPA

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

[stoleway]

If you have a master degree, you can try MA. There is an option for non-reporting CPA license if you dont have any accounting experience.

CO will also be ok for you provided you have the 150hrs and the required accounting hours. No masters degree or experience required, all you need is 150 hrs to be licensed. This law will change in July 2015, so take notice of that.

REG -63│ 84!!
BEC- 59│70│ 71 │78!
AUD- 75!
FAR- 87!

Mass-CPA

[stoleway]

If you have a master degree, you can try MA. There is an option for non-reporting CPA license if you dont have any accounting experience.

CO will also be ok for you provided you have the 150hrs and the required accounting hours. No masters degree or experience required, all you need is 150 hrs to be licensed. This law will change in July 2015, so take notice of that.

REG -63│ 84!!
BEC- 59│70│ 71 │78!
AUD- 75!
FAR- 87!

Mass-CPA

[youknowwhatyouknow]

So, I have a graduate degree, but not in accounting. The process of deciding which state to take the CPA is much more complicated than I could have imagined.

[youknowwhatyouknow]

So, I have a graduate degree, but not in accounting. The process of deciding which state to take the CPA is much more complicated than I could have imagined.

[mla1169]

In MA the graduate degree doesn't need to be in accounting so long as you meet the accounting credits requirement.

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[mla1169]

In MA the graduate degree doesn't need to be in accounting so long as you meet the accounting credits requirement.

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Texas CPA]

Definitely not Texas. You need 30 hours and intro accounting courses do not count.

Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Becker

https://www.becker.com/cpa-review

Texas CPA

[Texas CPA]

Definitely not Texas. You need 30 hours and intro accounting courses do not count.

Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Becker

https://www.becker.com/cpa-review

Texas CPA

[alecia18210]

Can I take my test in PA but request license in MA, Texas or Florida ? I plan on moving in the future to Florida or Texas.

Roger CPA Review + Ninja Audio + Wiley Test Bank+Ninja MCQ

FAR PASSED 7/14
AUD 72(2x)- 8/2014, Rematch 04/15
REG 02/2015
BEC 06/2015

"I can do all things through Christ Jesus who gives me strength". Philippians 4:13

[alecia18210]

Can I take my test in PA but request license in MA, Texas or Florida ? I plan on moving in the future to Florida or Texas.

Roger CPA Review + Ninja Audio + Wiley Test Bank+Ninja MCQ

FAR PASSED 7/14
AUD 72(2x)- 8/2014, Rematch 04/15
REG 02/2015
BEC 06/2015

"I can do all things through Christ Jesus who gives me strength". Philippians 4:13

[Texas CPA]

From the TSBPA website.

https://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/

The Application of Intent to Transfer Credit may be submitted at any time and there is no deadline.

The Application of Intent to Transfer Credit is used to evaluate an applicant's education to determine if it complies with the Public Accountancy Act and the Board's Rules. It is also used to determine good moral character and allows the Board an opportunity to complete a background investigation of the applicant. A person who meets the education and background requirements of the Board and has active credit on the CPA Exam earned as a candidate of another licensing jurisdiction may transfer the credits to Texas.

The Application of Intent expires two years after submission to the Board, unless the applicant takes the CPA Exam or becomes a Texas CPA within the two years. If an applicant does not take the CPA Exam or become a Texas CPA within the two-year period, a new Application of Intent is required.

NOTE: By submitting this application you acknowledge that you are subject to the Public Accountancy Act (Chapter 901 of the Occupations Code), the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Rules of Professional Conduct, and all other rules promulgated by the Board. Any violations of the Act or its rules prior to licensure could be cause by the Board to take disciplinary action against you as an applicant, candidate, certificate holder, or deny the issuance of a CPA certificate.

Public Information: During the course of applying to the Board to take the CPA examination and to become a Texas CPA you will be required to provide information about yourself. Some but not all of the information may be shared with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) for the sole purpose of determining your eligibility to test.

To comply with Chapter 552, Texas Government Code, known as the Public Information Act, specific information about Texas licensees, candidates for licensure, and CPA exam applicants is deemed public information and available upon request. A person's name, mailing address, and primary telephone number is defined as public information and must be released when requested. If the Board fails to comply with a request for public information it could be subject to criminal sanctions.

The Board takes seriously the safeguarding of private information about its applicants.

Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Becker

https://www.becker.com/cpa-review

Texas CPA

[Texas CPA]

From the TSBPA website.

https://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/

The Application of Intent to Transfer Credit may be submitted at any time and there is no deadline.

The Application of Intent to Transfer Credit is used to evaluate an applicant's education to determine if it complies with the Public Accountancy Act and the Board's Rules. It is also used to determine good moral character and allows the Board an opportunity to complete a background investigation of the applicant. A person who meets the education and background requirements of the Board and has active credit on the CPA Exam earned as a candidate of another licensing jurisdiction may transfer the credits to Texas.

The Application of Intent expires two years after submission to the Board, unless the applicant takes the CPA Exam or becomes a Texas CPA within the two years. If an applicant does not take the CPA Exam or become a Texas CPA within the two-year period, a new Application of Intent is required.

NOTE: By submitting this application you acknowledge that you are subject to the Public Accountancy Act (Chapter 901 of the Occupations Code), the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Rules of Professional Conduct, and all other rules promulgated by the Board. Any violations of the Act or its rules prior to licensure could be cause by the Board to take disciplinary action against you as an applicant, candidate, certificate holder, or deny the issuance of a CPA certificate.

Public Information: During the course of applying to the Board to take the CPA examination and to become a Texas CPA you will be required to provide information about yourself. Some but not all of the information may be shared with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) for the sole purpose of determining your eligibility to test.

To comply with Chapter 552, Texas Government Code, known as the Public Information Act, specific information about Texas licensees, candidates for licensure, and CPA exam applicants is deemed public information and available upon request. A person's name, mailing address, and primary telephone number is defined as public information and must be released when requested. If the Board fails to comply with a request for public information it could be subject to criminal sanctions.

The Board takes seriously the safeguarding of private information about its applicants.

Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Becker

https://www.becker.com/cpa-review

Texas CPA

[Anonymous]

I have 18 credits and I was able to take the exam through Hawaii. You can transfer your scores to other jurisdictions but you will need to get the credits needed for final license in your state.

[Anonymous]

I have 18 credits and I was able to take the exam through Hawaii. You can transfer your scores to other jurisdictions but you will need to get the credits needed for final license in your state.

[Guti]

Best State for Me to Take CPA

In a state of panic.

FAR-84
AUD-
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BEC-

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