[Anonymous]

It used to be about 3 months. Anyone know if that’s changed? Thanks!

[Vand]

Thanks! As for your question about the license numbers- you pretty much just have to play around with the lookup tool. You go on this website: https://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm and then you can search by CPA license number. Right now, the last license they issued is 128228. You can play around by going up and down numbers and see how many were issued each day.

[Mister J]

Thanks for the insight. 28 licenses were actually issued today: 128211-128238. Crossing my fingers that my license will be issued tomorrow or Friday.

[Vand]

Good luck! Any idea when your application was forwarded to the board?

[Mister J]

6/28 – Application submitted to the board
9/10 – Application approved by the board and sent to processing
I would of had my license much sooner, but NASBA and one particular individual decided to take their sweet time in send in my transcripts to NYS.

[Jedgar]

Congrats Mister J, you are almost there!

I've been patiently waiting and can see the light at the end of tunnel… my application was submitted to the board on 7/13, so hopefully they approve it sometime next week (fingers-crossed).

Just want to say thanks to everyone on this forum, without you all sharing your journey this process would've been much more aggravating.

[Apii]

Thanks recked.. your words and views have always helped me ..

I also want to know whether I will reecive CPA certificate for clearing for 4 parts. If I don't wish to take licenses then I don't have any document with me other than score.
Any thoughts on this pls !!

[NYSCPA]

Anyone call today?

[Anonymous]

Is this normal? They issued no license numbers on Thursday, 1 license number Friday, 0 Monday, and none so far today.

[Recked]

@Apii – You will receive a congratulatory letter from NASBA stating that you passed all 4 sections of the CPA exam.
I think it has the dates and scores for each passed part, as well as instructions on how to apply for your license.
This is NOT a CPA certificate, but its a letter for proof if you need it.

[JJX]

I just passed all 4 parts in Q3, however, I don't receive any instruction letter regarding how to apply the license. Anyone know what should I do? I seat for NH and want to license in NY.

[Recked]

Form 1 and Form 4B should do the trick.
Read up on this website.
https://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/cpa/cpaforms.htm
Looks like you might also need Form 2 to send transcripts to NYS, as well as Form 3 to transfer your passing scores from NH to NY.
Have fun with that paperwork.

[Jedgar]

Just called 518-474-3817, ext 160 and the board is currently reviewing 8/2 applications.

[halfpint31190]

Thanks Jedgar! Guess I am getting closer, mine was sent to the board on 9/10. Fingers Crossed I get it in later October/November. Making the process about 4-5 months.

[Anonymous]

Hello all. Long time forum lurker, who recently passed the exam. Started the long process of getting licensed in NYS on 09/19. I am very impatient and in a rush to to add CPA to my linkedin profile…has anyone ever tried getting licensed in another state as well as NY? Can you start two licensing processes at the same time? I was thinking maybe CT.

Out of curiosity of course, very unlikely to pursue this route, unless my firm covers the costs…Happy Friday All!

[Recked]

You're not licensed in one state yet, so you would need to (presumably) transfer scores from NY to CT, and then send CT transcripts and experience verification.
And then you would be licensed in CT and need to pay a second license fee, and fall under a second set of CPE and board guidelines.
I'd probably not recommend this as the cost outweighs the benefit if your primary motivator is simply impatience.
Not sure what the license and renewal fee for CT is, but multiply that by a lifetime and you might find this not cost effective, unless you plan to move or practice in CT.

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