[Cam]

Hi Everyone,

I currently work in private accounting in Massachusetts, but I am going to move back to Florida where I went to school within the next two years.

My question is: Would it be as simple as to apply and take the exam in Massachusetts and just transfer to it Florida when I move? Or vice versa, wait to take the exam when I move to Florida and then I would not have to transfer it? I would ideally like to start taking some exams now before I move to get a head start, that is my most important issue with this question. If i knew my scores would transfer easily, then I would begin studying ASAP.

I meet the academic requirements of Florida and most likely would meet the academic requirements of Massachusetts. I know Massachusetts requires three years of private accounting experience whereas Florida only requires one year, which further complicates matters. Thank you for any help in advance!

Cam

[FARISFUN]

If you plan to move to Florida and don't plan on needing your CPA in Massachusetts I would recommend applying for jurisdiction in Florida. The test is universal, so even if you apply for jurisdiction in Florida you can still sit and take all of the exams in Massachusetts. The AICPA will receive your scores and will send them to the accounting board in Florida. I guess I have not done enough research to know if you have to complete your experience requirement within a certain amount of time once you have passed all of the exams to obtain your license. I would reach out to the board of accountancy in Florida and see what they have to say in regards to this issue and ask them how difficult it would be to transfer your CPA credentials to Florida if you do decide to apply in Massachusetts.

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