[Lauren]

I passed the tests & ethics exam in IL earlier this month and received my certificate # on 6/9/16. I just called the IDFPR to confirm they’ve received my score info from the ILBOE before sending in my application and I received some unsettling news from the person I spoke to. He said that since I received my Bachelor’s degree in 2007 (more than 4 years ago), I need to have 90+ hours of CPE before applying for the license.

This is the first I’ve heard of this rule…

The application states “If your CPA certificate was issued more than 4 years prior to applying for licensure, you must complete the Public Accounting CPE reporting form (PA-RF) listing a minimum of 90 hours of CPE obtained within 3 years immediately preceding the application for licensure.”

Can someone tell me of I’m overreacting and the person I spoke with is mistaken? Or should I get to work on getting this CPE before I apply for the license?

LT

AUD: 90 (1/24/15)
BEC: 76 (2/26/15)
REG: 56 (4/12/16), 80! (5/9/16)
FAR: 76 (2/29/16)

[Anonymous]

Hey Lauren! I know this thread is old but I’m wondering how’d this turn out for you? I finished my Macc 5 years ago. Would I need the PA-RF?

[Author]

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