[Julia_anika]

Hi everyone!

In a few days I have an interview at a small firm where they only have 2 CPAs. I need a year of experience to get my own license. Is it OK for me to verify those CPA’s licenses? Is there a website to do so? I’m afraid that their licenses might not be valid due to lack of CPE training. Or, they might have licenses from another state. Sorry if my question sounds ridiculous.

Thank you,

NYC, NY
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[Anonymous]

I don't see any harm in that – also they won't be able to tell you checked either. I'm in Kansas, and would use this link:

https://www.ksboa.org/individuals.htm

However, you will likely want to search within your own board of accountancy. I just attached this link for reference. Best of luck.

[soyanks]

@Julia. It appears that you are in NY State.

NY State has a website where you can check whether a person's CPA license is active (or even valid) via their website.

https://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm

Select “Accountant, Certified Public” and then type their Last Name First Name (without comma)

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[Herbieherb]

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[Julia_anika]

many thanks to everyone

NYC, NY
FAR - 82 Jan 2014
AUD - 86 Apr 2014
BEC - 77 Aug 2014
REG - 79 Nov 2014

[Julia_anika]

is it also OK to tell my prospective employer that I want to verify his/her license?

NYC, NY
FAR - 82 Jan 2014
AUD - 86 Apr 2014
BEC - 77 Aug 2014
REG - 79 Nov 2014

[soyanks]

@Julia. I wouldn't do that.

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BEC - 90
AUD - 84

[mla1169]

It's a public record, you don't need to mention it.

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Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

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