[Hammer]

After a pretty serious quarter life crisis and deciding whether or not I actually want to be a CPA, here I am back on track. Short story: I graduated 3 years ago and have worked in higher ed since graduating. I’ve always wanted to work in public accounting, just never had the opportunity. Combination of a mediocre gpa and luck I suppose.

Anyway, by the grace of god I just landed my first gig in a public firm and am a little freaked out. Obviously the next step is passing the exam ASAP and I’m not sure what my course of action should be. I meet the 150 hours, but am 3 accounting credits short of the 30 hour requirment in my state (Ohio).

Inititally, my thought was to sit in a state I was qualified for, then transfer the scores to Ohio. This freaks me the F out. Fear being Ohio will recognize that I’m just getting around a rule and won’t grant me a license upon passing. All the shit written out there on NASBA and Accountacy Board of Ohio website is written in mandarin so I really don’t know how to interpret it. Anyone had any similar experiences?

Please excuse my spelling, and thank you!!!!!!!!

Also, as part of my employment, I have to be a CPA in 2 years. Plenty of time I suppose but I start the new job soon and obviously want to start the CPA exam as soon as I can. If I go the Ohio route, any suggestions on how to get those 3 credits need as quickly as possible?

FAR - 70, 81
AUD - 83
BEC - 77
REG - 70, 78

Licensed in Ohio.

Now what the hell do I do?

[acamp]

I'd work on becoming too legit to quit, and just take the 3 units of accounting. Should be able to do it online if need be. I mean if you're gonna stop (Hammer Time) everything you're doing to go out of state, to take the exams, seems like getting the three units would be easier.

Ninja + Wiley Test Bank: [FAR - 81] [REG - 76] [BEC - 88] [AUD - 73](doh!)

Becker Videos: [AUD - 82]

California CPA

[acamp]

I'd work on becoming too legit to quit, and just take the 3 units of accounting. Should be able to do it online if need be. I mean if you're gonna stop (Hammer Time) everything you're doing to go out of state, to take the exams, seems like getting the three units would be easier.

Ninja + Wiley Test Bank: [FAR - 81] [REG - 76] [BEC - 88] [AUD - 73](doh!)

Becker Videos: [AUD - 82]

California CPA

[Anonymous]

I would definitely find a state or community college that will let you take the three credits, which is usually just one class and take that class.

[Anonymous]

I would definitely find a state or community college that will let you take the three credits, which is usually just one class and take that class.

[vanadium3]

if you haven't sat for the test then take 3 credits so you don't need to transfer your license to ohio later. make sure you meet all requirement before you pass anything. I was in another state and moved to TX, TX won't recognize all my passing score as I was 3 credits and an ethic course short. but I can get my original state license and transfer. just another loop.

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[vanadium3]

if you haven't sat for the test then take 3 credits so you don't need to transfer your license to ohio later. make sure you meet all requirement before you pass anything. I was in another state and moved to TX, TX won't recognize all my passing score as I was 3 credits and an ethic course short. but I can get my original state license and transfer. just another loop.

CPA

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