[planeflyer]

I’m new to the US and understanding the licensing requirements in different states have been a big pain. I’ve read the requirements and want to make sure I interpreted them correctly. Can you guys take a quick glance and help?

Background:

(1) I live in New York and intend to work here.

(2) Due to certain restrictions (long story), I can only be licensed in other states, such as California, Florida and Oregon, but not in New York at the moment.

(3) I intend to work as a senior auditor in public/private.

Questions:

Can I work in New York if I hold a license from another state? Does it matter even my title is non-managerial? It seems inappropriate judging from the requirements below but I wonder what the common practice is. Any out-of-state CPAs working in New York/anyone who knows them can share your experience?

References:

Mobility Legislation – 2011

https://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/cpa/cpa-mobility.htm

Out-of-state licensed CPAs whose principal place of business is in New York must apply for a New York State license if employed by a public accounting firm or in private industry, government or academia when such employment is considered to be within the scope of practice of public accountancy in New York. Please note that the scope of practice in New York was expanded in 2009 to include any accounting, tax, finance or management advisory work that a CPA does in the fields listed above, regardless of whether an independent report or opinion is issued.

CPA Mobility Implementation FAQs

https://www.aicpa.org/Advocacy/State/Mobility/Pages/Mobility%20Implementation%20FAQs.aspx

I have recently moved and have been trying to get a reciprocal license in my new home state. I have an active license in the state that I moved from. Under UAA mobility do I need a new license in the state in which I am now residing and working?

Yes, under UAA mobility you need a reciprocal license for your new home state. Mobility only applies if you do not move your principal place of business to another state.

TL;DR: Can a CPA work in his/her home state (NY) with a license acquired from another state (CA)?