[Peasqueezy]

Hi all. I’ll preface this by saying the experience requirements for tn are fairly loose. I have contacted the state board a number of times for clarification and I’m confident that the cpa that signs my experience waiver just has to have personal knowledge of my experience in the accounting industry (aka I don’t have to work directly under a cpa to have them sign my form). I have been working as an independent bookkeeper for 3 years now and I have met the hours requirements for licensure. Most of my clients file with places like H&R block or have an accountant approve and then send the information to a cpa. I have one client who uses a local cpa firm and I asked their cpa to sign my waiver. She told me they have a policy with her firm that she can’t sign it for me.

What do I do now? I have a friend that’s a cpa with knowledge of my work experience but I hate to ask her because I really wanted to be able to do all of this “myself”. Anyone else been in this situation? Tips/advice??

AUD - 80
BEC - 82
FAR - 77
REG - 83

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[Tncincy]

I hope this helps, make sure the cpa signing off have a personal knowledge that you have met the requirement. If the friend knows ask the question, no time to be proud.

The CPA applicant must have completed the TNSBA experience requirement prior to submitting an application for certification. The application instructions will include a verification form to be completed by a licensed CPA with personal knowledge of the candidate’s work experience. – See more at: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/article/accountancy-licensing-requirements-exams#sthash.dEnAXI7w.dpuf
Complete one year of experience in accounting acceptable to the Board. – See more at: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/article/accountancy-licensing-requirements-exams#sthash.dEnAXI7w.dpuf

The experience required to be demonstrated for issuance of an initial certificate pursuant to T.C.A. §62-1-106(j) shall meet the following requirements:

Experience may consist of providing any type of services or advice using accounting, attest, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills
Acceptable experience shall include employment in industry, government, academia or public practice
No fewer than 2000 hours of experience (earned in no less than one year or more than three years). Experience must be earned within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the application for certification
– See more at: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/article/accountancy-licensing-requirements-exams#sthash.dEnAXI7w.dpuf

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It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[Peasqueezy]

Thanks for your reply. I have to say I wrote this post in a gut reaction and panic of rejection. I also didn't know at the time I wrote it that we could have a cpa licensed in another state sign it. One of my major clients is in another state and I asked their cpa who was happy to sign it for me.

AUD - 80
BEC - 82
FAR - 77
REG - 83

Believe!!

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