[misanthrope87]

I’m licensed in CA through the old pathway (extra units not required). But I’m planning to move to Texas and that state does require the extra units. Does this mean that I’ll need to take extra units to become a CPA in Texas? Also, California requires only 24 semester units of accounting while Texas requires 30 upper division semester hours in accounting above the principles level. I already took the exams and passed. Would this rule still apply to me? Thanks!

B 2/12 87
A 11/11 90
R 8/11 86
F 5/12 88

[Gatorbates]

You may have to. I'd check with the board of Texas about the recipricity rules between the two states. I do know that Texas has a silly rule that says “X amount of your hours must be live, in person, and not online.”

Licensed Florida CPA:
B: 71, 73, 79
A: 83
R: 78 (expired), 77
F: 74, 74, 80

It's finally freaking over.

[Gatorbates]

You may have to. I'd check with the board of Texas about the recipricity rules between the two states. I do know that Texas has a silly rule that says “X amount of your hours must be live, in person, and not online.”

Licensed Florida CPA:
B: 71, 73, 79
A: 83
R: 78 (expired), 77
F: 74, 74, 80

It's finally freaking over.

[musicamor]

Hi there. This is a TX CPA that moved to Cali…why would you want to move to TX from Cali? I love it here!

Anyway, yes, you will have to take the extra units and additional courses in order to become a TX CPA. My old boss was an OH CPA, and when he moved to TX, he had to “get compliant.” Good luck with that additional work – TX stinks in that regard.

Texas CPA - licensed in 2012!!!

[musicamor]

Hi there. This is a TX CPA that moved to Cali…why would you want to move to TX from Cali? I love it here!

Anyway, yes, you will have to take the extra units and additional courses in order to become a TX CPA. My old boss was an OH CPA, and when he moved to TX, he had to “get compliant.” Good luck with that additional work – TX stinks in that regard.

Texas CPA - licensed in 2012!!!

[Kenada]

I also moved from TX to CA. TX CPA board is Horrible – so be prepared for a letter that will feel like they are saying “Oh the CA requirement to license isn't special enough for us. Go get the additional credits then come ask for my time” 🙂

Also as others mentioned be careful how you get those credits… Online stuff doesn't count as “credible credits”

Ironically even when looking for a job most hiring managers look at online course as crap/not worthy.

CA Candidate. 05/27/2014 ~ 786/110
I am done!!

[Kenada]

I also moved from TX to CA. TX CPA board is Horrible – so be prepared for a letter that will feel like they are saying “Oh the CA requirement to license isn't special enough for us. Go get the additional credits then come ask for my time” 🙂

Also as others mentioned be careful how you get those credits… Online stuff doesn't count as “credible credits”

Ironically even when looking for a job most hiring managers look at online course as crap/not worthy.

CA Candidate. 05/27/2014 ~ 786/110
I am done!!

[Mayo]

I think the previous posters are right that you might have to get additional credits. I disagree that this is a bad thing. Personally, I think states which require less are just hurting the value of the designation. I hope your transition goes well 🙂

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Mayo]

I think the previous posters are right that you might have to get additional credits. I disagree that this is a bad thing. Personally, I think states which require less are just hurting the value of the designation. I hope your transition goes well 🙂

Mayo, BBA, Macc

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