Hi everyone.
I was going through old topics to to see if a CPA candidate can switch states easily.
I am currently a CA candidate, since I do not plan on moving I initially decided to apply under CA. I have a MBA in Finance and Bachelors in Accounting as far as education goes. The problem is that my boss is not a licensed CPA, so once I've passed all 4 parts of the exam I'll have to figure out how to get the experience portion.
At this moment, I don't think I want to spend the effort looking for a new job; it just seems too overwhelming right now.
Hence why I was thinking I should switch States. I'm from Colorado and know they have an education in lieu of experience option. I believe Massachusetts has a non reporting option as well. I am wondering, are there any others?
Now for a crazy question that hopefully does not come of as unethical: is there a state where it is easier to pass the test? I'm wondering because when I was looking for info on states that don't require experience I came across this site: https://nasba.org/files/2014/02/2013-Overall.pdf
It says that Utah and Wisconsin has the highest pass rates; I know the exam is uniform across the country so that surprised me. It makes it sound like California has the most candidates; now I am wondering if that makes it harder to get a passing score since there are so many applicants and I'm guessing they only want so so many passing grades per quarter.
It is making me wonder if I should apply to Utah, Wisconsin or even Oregon, get the passing score, then figure out the experience portion and/or transfer to Colorado, Massachusetts or California.
Has anyone ever done that or heard if that is not allowed? I don't want to get in trouble with the AICPA.
Sorry if that is a terrible question. I'm just so tired of studying and would like to see a glimmer of light at the end of this long, long tunnel.
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