[ilikedmusic]

Hi guys, I’m new here. Recently, I’ve been digging requirements on sitting for CPA exam. Got myself quite confused. Before I decided to throw 300 big bucks to NASBA for letting me know my education deficiency, I’d like to hear some thoughts from you guys.

Ok, here’s my background:

1. Bachelor in Econ in China, 2007 (Total credit 181)

2. MS in Econ in US, 2009 (Total credit 45)

3. Working full time in New York State currently

The problem is I really can’t decide how many accounting classes I did take. According the course names, I think I never had anything on Auditing and Cost Accounting. If I was told so from NASBA, what exactly should I do with it? Just take those 2 classes from “University of Phoenix”? Take some online certificate program? MS program (and quit my job)?

[MCLKT]

I think you should start with the state you plan to get licensed in and work backwards when gathering information. Some states will let you sit for the exam, but to get licensed there are different/additional requirements.

If you want a NY license, then find out the requirements to get licensed and make sure you have them.

Next, find out the requirements to sit for the exam. With a MS you surely have enough hours, now it's just a matter of whether you have the necessary courses.

If you need specific accounting courses, I would take them online. I think LSU and UCLA both offer them. Or look into your local community college.

Another option is to take the exam and get licensed in a state with less strenuous requirements. If you don't plan on practicing public accounting and just want the credential, this is a great option. If you will be practicing public accounting you can just pay the extra $$$ to apply for a license in your home state through reciprocity.

A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
*NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

[MCLKT]

I think you should start with the state you plan to get licensed in and work backwards when gathering information. Some states will let you sit for the exam, but to get licensed there are different/additional requirements.

If you want a NY license, then find out the requirements to get licensed and make sure you have them.

Next, find out the requirements to sit for the exam. With a MS you surely have enough hours, now it's just a matter of whether you have the necessary courses.

If you need specific accounting courses, I would take them online. I think LSU and UCLA both offer them. Or look into your local community college.

Another option is to take the exam and get licensed in a state with less strenuous requirements. If you don't plan on practicing public accounting and just want the credential, this is a great option. If you will be practicing public accounting you can just pay the extra $$$ to apply for a license in your home state through reciprocity.

A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
*NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

[ilikedmusic]

Thanks for the advice, MCLKT.

According to NASBA, I have to provide course syllabus for my undergraduate education in China. Where on earth can I find that kinda stuff? How do you guys “work around” it? Make it up yourself and have some Chinese stamp on it?

[ilikedmusic]

Thanks for the advice, MCLKT.

According to NASBA, I have to provide course syllabus for my undergraduate education in China. Where on earth can I find that kinda stuff? How do you guys “work around” it? Make it up yourself and have some Chinese stamp on it?

[evesocal]

I was never in your situation but I expect your university in China has a syllabus for its courses, or some description, perhaps in the course catalog? Even if it's in Chinese, you can get it translated or translate it yourself. I cannot imagine “making it up” would work.

B: 75
R: 80
A: 77
F: 81
Ethics: 84, 92 and done!
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[evesocal]

I was never in your situation but I expect your university in China has a syllabus for its courses, or some description, perhaps in the course catalog? Even if it's in Chinese, you can get it translated or translate it yourself. I cannot imagine “making it up” would work.

B: 75
R: 80
A: 77
F: 81
Ethics: 84, 92 and done!
Licensed in California

[ilikedmusic]

Thanks eve!

I think most of my confusion's coming from this NASBA evaluation service who will provide “education deficiency report” while ask for a whole lot of ridiculous documents. This is one of the only two education evaluation service accepted in New York State(?) So I guess I might gonna turn to the other one, named “Josef Silny & Associates”.

Any experience with this agency, guys?

[ilikedmusic]

Thanks eve!

I think most of my confusion's coming from this NASBA evaluation service who will provide “education deficiency report” while ask for a whole lot of ridiculous documents. This is one of the only two education evaluation service accepted in New York State(?) So I guess I might gonna turn to the other one, named “Josef Silny & Associates”.

Any experience with this agency, guys?

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