Can I still get licensed if I leave public accounting?

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  • January 21, 2014 at 8:38 pm #183137
    Anonymous
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    I’m currently working in public accounting (one of the big 4 firms) and still working on my CPA license. If I left the firm right now (before passing all 4 exams and getting licensed) could I still get licensed when I’m out in private? Couldn’t I just have a partner or someone who has held a CPA license for a long enough amount of time sign off on my license application?

    Has anyone had this experience? Your thoughts, advice, and comments are welcome!

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  • January 21, 2014 at 9:02 pm #506623
    mla1169
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    It all depends on the state you're trying to get licensed in. In some states the answer is yes in others, no.

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    January 21, 2014 at 9:02 pm #506672
    mla1169
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    It all depends on the state you're trying to get licensed in. In some states the answer is yes in others, no.

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

    Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

    January 21, 2014 at 9:11 pm #506625
    dpad124
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    Check with your state board to see the requirements. Many states require that you just do some sort of accounting work under the supervision of a CPA.

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    January 21, 2014 at 9:11 pm #506674
    dpad124
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    Check with your state board to see the requirements. Many states require that you just do some sort of accounting work under the supervision of a CPA.

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    AUD Jan2015 - ??
    REG Feb2015 - ??
    FAR May2015 - ??

    January 21, 2014 at 9:34 pm #506627
    Anonymous
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    Thanks for the responses! Has anyone personally done this?

    January 21, 2014 at 9:34 pm #506676
    Anonymous
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    Thanks for the responses! Has anyone personally done this?

    January 22, 2014 at 2:47 pm #506629
    Anonymous
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    How long have you worked at Big 4? Have you fulfilled your work experience requirement? In Illinois, the only requirement is that your work experience must be AFTER all your educational requirements have been fulfilled. I had my work experience two years before I passed all the exams…of course…that was a nightmare in and of itself…but I digress. Your Big 4 firm should still sign off on your work experience (even if it is partial) after you leave the firm. Just fax the form to HR when you are ready and they should take care of it.

    January 22, 2014 at 2:47 pm #506678
    Anonymous
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    How long have you worked at Big 4? Have you fulfilled your work experience requirement? In Illinois, the only requirement is that your work experience must be AFTER all your educational requirements have been fulfilled. I had my work experience two years before I passed all the exams…of course…that was a nightmare in and of itself…but I digress. Your Big 4 firm should still sign off on your work experience (even if it is partial) after you leave the firm. Just fax the form to HR when you are ready and they should take care of it.

    January 27, 2014 at 6:46 pm #506631
    Anonymous
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    Awesome! Thanks @BaxterCPA. I have worked in public accounting for 2.5 years. I have met the requirement, I'm sure. Good to know. I'll check in with my state board as well.

    January 27, 2014 at 6:46 pm #506680
    Anonymous
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    Awesome! Thanks @BaxterCPA. I have worked in public accounting for 2.5 years. I have met the requirement, I'm sure. Good to know. I'll check in with my state board as well.

    January 27, 2014 at 6:54 pm #506633
    acamp
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    Make sure to get that experience in BEFORE you leave! I had a difficult time getting my time signed off and I still work there!

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    January 27, 2014 at 6:54 pm #506682
    acamp
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    Make sure to get that experience in BEFORE you leave! I had a difficult time getting my time signed off and I still work there!

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    January 27, 2014 at 8:14 pm #506635
    Anonymous
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    Most states only require you to work a full year under CPAs right? I believe that's how it goes….in that case, I shouldn't have a problem

    January 27, 2014 at 8:14 pm #506684
    Anonymous
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    Most states only require you to work a full year under CPAs right? I believe that's how it goes….in that case, I shouldn't have a problem

    January 27, 2014 at 8:21 pm #506637
    kdubbadizzle
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    How about this scenario…..Been working at Big 4 for 7 months….If I were to leave today and worked as a Staff Accountant somewhere for 5 more months, would that be the year requirement to allow me to get licensed?

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