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I am intrigued with the state board's response. That totally changes the game on my job outlook (pending approval from my state board). I had no idea that an "outside CPA" could sign-off on private accounting work in order to meet the CPA license experience requirement.
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....Using our auditing knowledge....
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Hire a CPA firm to conduct an "agreed-upon procedures" engagement under Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE). You would be the 3rd party requesting the engagement (where the auditor examines your employer's documents) . You could work with the hired CPA to develop procedures that evaluate your work based on the state's legislative code that governs accounting licensure. Have the auditor come to your workplace for a day to perform his/her due diligence by meeting with your supervisors, talking with the accounting department, and observing/examining your physical work.
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1a. For an example of potential procedures, search this Oregon state legislative code for the term "Experience portfolio" @ http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_800/OAR_801/801_010.html
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1b. For your specific case, drive-is-my-asset, the Missouri code would apply, however this code is less detailed than the Oregon statutes listed above. See CSR 2010-2.061 @ http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/20csr/20c2010-2.pdf and detail at http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/chapters/chap326.htm . Maybe you could utilize NASBA guidelines? Or a neighboring states code? Worst case, the engagement procedures could be adapted from the evaluation a foreign accountancy credential (which requires four years experience).
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To increase the persuasive power/quality of this agreed-upon procedures engagement, I might engage a reputable mid-large size regional firm. Preferably the firm would have a presence in that state capital so your accountancy board will have knowledge of their reputation/independence.
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Who knows... Its worth a shot. Easier than finding a new job in this economy!\n
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(B)[BEC]: P
(A)[AUD]: P
(R)[REG]: P
(F)[FAR]: Waiting.........
