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Texas CPA
Licensed, March 2012
Licensed, March 2012
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yankeeaccountant
offlineMemberHey guys!
I didn't take my Ethics exam until March 11th ( I would tell everybody to get it out of the way while studying --don't wait, it is hard to crack open a book when you know you are done!!). I got my application from the Tn State Board on March 20th, filled it out and mailed it in the next day, and I got my license number issued on March 26. I couldn't believe how fast that went. I called the State Board yesterday and asked them how long I need to wait to call myself a CPA, and she said honey, you were deemed a CPA on Monday, use it whenever you want since you are licensed now. Weird Moment. I almost feel like I have to wait for that certificate and the "card" I before I can legitimately feel it. It just still seems unreal.
Have you guys changed your email or got new business cards yet after you got your license????? Just curious. I bought myself a cute new pair of shoes for work!! Does that count?!
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Witchkizzle
offlineMemberMy email signature at work is XXXXXXXXXX, CPA now :).
I also requested my new business cards, but we might be moving offices soon so they have a hold on new business cards for now while they get that worked out.
As soon as I paid my dues and got my receipt, I changed everything!
I almost feel like the formalities we have to go through after passing our exams take away from the excitement of the whole thing. I understand the need for all of that "administrative" processing and conduct exams and the like, but by the time the whole process was over I felt more "FINALLY" than "WOOHOO".
Texas CPA
Licensed 03/12Posted 1 month ago # -
jtcali
offlineMemberyankee, you're lucky the turn around in TN is fast. I passed ethics in late Feb and mailed in all my paperwork March 2nd and I'm still waiting for my license in CA. i guess i might get new business cards but don't think i'll change my email sig. none of the other cpas at my office have cpa in their sig....
CA Licensed April 2012Posted 1 month ago # -
bevan78
offlineMemberIs this where we can discuss our current career? The economy... how much our raises are this year... when your firm raises and promotes... starting salaries... offers for employment to leave... all that stuff?
FAR - 10/30/2009 - 84
AUD - 1/8/2010 - 81
BEC - 11/17/2010 - 75
REG - 4/29/2011 - 79 (Had I failed this one, I would have had to retake REG, FAR and AUD!)Posted 1 month ago # -
Finally, Licensed Wisconsin 04/27/12!!!
Completed the exams on November 30th in 8 months (Two retakes). Took the Ethics exam in February and had to wait until the board met last Tuesday to make it official.
Decades of work experience prior to achieving the education requirements but in my current position accounting is not main responsibility. So it is possible to get there.
I am very sympathetic to anyone that has to suffer through the exams. I am fortunate that I have so many years of hands on accounting experience that I was familiar with the concepts even if I didn't have the techniques down pat.
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bnlacombe
offlineMemberHelllllo - I've been waiting to post on this thread for a long time! Just got my last passing score - 86 on REG. Can someone from IL give some advice on what is next? I haven't taken the ethics exam yet...is it hard??
FAR - 10/1/11 - 78 :)
AUD - 11/12/11 - 88 :-D
REG - 1/7/12 - 71 retake 4/2 - 86!!!!!!!
BEC - 2/18/12 - 80 :)
Ethics - 93
DONE!!!!!!Posted 2 weeks ago # -
keeptrying
offlineMember@CPAhopefulTX--welcome to the wonderful world of being an alumni!!!
REG-80, 77, 77
BEC-67, 68, 71, 67, 71, 74, 71, 74, 72, 77
FAR- 72, 65,67, 53, 75 (truth be known the 53 was with 4 hours of studying)
AUD-58, 62, 72, 74, 74, 75
took 5 years but I'm DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Posted 2 weeks ago # -
mcwingnutz
offlineMemberFinally done with this exam! For all the stress they put us through, I was expecting to immediately get my license and a breifcase full of money, courtesy of the NC CPA Board. Instead, I have another long application process and $100 to pay.
AUD - 71,81
BEC - 78
REG - 81
FAR - 69, 76 and Done!Posted 2 weeks ago # -
Jeff - another71.com
offlineadminCongrats Veronica!!
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RedRage00
offlineMemberWelcome to the newbies :)
Texas CPA
Licensed, March 2012Posted 2 weeks ago #1 (Veronica75) -
bnlacombe
offlineMemberOkay, so I passed my ethics requirement. I'm in Illinois. Anybody know what happens now? I have to wait for the ethics exam to be sent to my board, correct? Then what? AHHH SO EXCITING thought I'd never post in here :)
FAR - 10/1/11 - 78 :)
AUD - 11/12/11 - 88 :-D
REG - 1/7/12 - 71 retake 4/2 - 86!!!!!!!
BEC - 2/18/12 - 80 :)
Ethics - 93
DONE!!!!!!Posted 2 weeks ago # -
jwliu84
offlineMemberHi All:
So after 8 months of studying, I was finally able to pass all 4 parts of the CPA exam.
Now that the hard part is over, it still seems like there are plenty of other things to take care of before the CPA title can officially belong to me.
With all that being said, I have a couple of questions that I would like to get some answers and opinions on:1) Initially, I applied the exam for the state of Indiana; now after some turn of events I am in the process of relocating to California. How does this affect things if I am going to apply for my license in CA even though I applied and passed all my exams under the state of IN?
2) I am also looking for jobs in CA before I relocate there, my question is what exactly can I put on my resume to let perspective employers know that I have already passed the CPA exam and is currently in the process of getting my license? Like, is there a common term of phrase that describe people in the same current stage like me? I know I can't use CPA, but is there something like "CPA License Candidate" (Totally made that up BTW)? How exactly do I emphasize my marketability on my resume with the fact that I passed the exam?
I would greatly appreciate any input or experience any of you can share regarding my question.
Oh, and congrats to everyone who passed the exam and those who already got their license!
Thanks guys!
Posted 2 weeks ago # -
Witchkizzle
offlineMember@Veronica
The cut-off for the June 16th swear-in was March 23rd. You will be invited to the December swear-in. Congratulations on passing!!
Texas CPA
Licensed 03/12Posted 2 weeks ago #1 (Veronica75) -
keeptrying
offlineMember@witchkizzle
Did you send in your RSVP? I was a slacker and sent mine in yesterday...mine and my husbands sat in my purse because i had to buy stamps!!
See ya on the 16th!! SOOOOOOOO excited!!
REG-80, 77, 77
BEC-67, 68, 71, 67, 71, 74, 71, 74, 72, 77
FAR- 72, 65,67, 53, 75 (truth be known the 53 was with 4 hours of studying)
AUD-58, 62, 72, 74, 74, 75
took 5 years but I'm DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Posted 2 weeks ago # -
Witchkizzle
offlineMemberoh my gosh! Now that you ask that I can't remember!!!
I know I did... I had to have mailed it off! I usually just throw things in our firms "needs postage" bin. Now I am nervous that I maybe forgot to! I thought I mailed it in the day I received it.
I guess we will see...
Texas CPA
Licensed 03/12Posted 2 weeks ago # -
KTE_CPA
offlineMember@jwliu84
I just finished the CA licensing process this week. My application was approved and I mailed my initial licensing fee to the Board on Tuesday. Here is the link to the CA Board's website http://www.dca.ca.gov/cba. There is a section for licensing which details all the steps. I found the CA Board to be very responsive and easy to work with. In short, you will need to take and pass the CA Professional Ethics exam and also transfer your grades from IN to CA. I had to transfer my grades from GA to CA. CA also has two pathways to licensure depending on your experience and education.
Regarding your second question. I was in the process of interviewing for jobs after I passed my last section and while I was going thru the licensing steps. Almost near the top of my resume I put in bold "CPA candidate (exam completed; licensing in progress)". I also made sure to mention that I had passed the exam to recruiters, HR, and the hiring CFO if they did not mention it during the interview. Just having passed the exam opened so many more doors that otherwise would have not been opened. It really made a difference.
Good luck.
FAR - 80 (05/23/11)
AUD - 92 (07/27/11)
BEC - 81 (10/24/11)
REG - 89 (02/20/12)
CA Ethics - 94 (03/31/12)
CA CPA - Licensed May 2012Posted 2 weeks ago # -
Cincycpa2b
offlineMemberKTE_CPA, Congrats! I know what you mean about how nice it is not to have to explain your progress towards the CPA. I was just licensed in OH in April and love that I can finally use those 3 letters!!!!!!
AUD - 82
BEC - 84
REG - 84
FAR - 83
Licensed April 2012
Used Becker for all partsPosted 3 days ago # -
sbundy13
offlineMemberwell, I got the great news that I passed Audit with a 78 last night to close out my CPA test taking career.. it was a good run of almost 5 solid years but I am glad to see it behind me....
I am in Alabama, anybody know how long it will take to get the letter with the info on what I have to do next?? also, found out that I dont have to take an ethics exam so that is sweet...
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bkcpa
offlineMemberHi All,
First time caller, long time listener.
Just passed 5/22 and I'm now doing the paper chase.
BEC - 75 (11/2010)
FAR - 66 (2/2011), 69 (10/2011), 66 (2/28/2012), 77 (5/11/2012)
AUD - 63, 68, 76 (10/2011)
REG - 59, 75 (1/21/2012)
THAT'S A WRAP. D.O.N.E.
Gleim
Yaeger Cram - REG + FARPosted 8 hours ago #
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