Morning everyone,
Just wanted to remind/inform everyone that NASBA recently updated when they tell us they have received the AICPA scores.
What used to happen (for the new ppl's info):
The AICPA would release scores to NASBA and NASBA would tweet that day that they had received the scores. The next morning the Indie states (CA, VA, and some others) would receive there scores. Then later that night 10:15pm EST the rest of the NASBA scores would be released. So you would have to wait a day and a half after knowing NASBA has your score to get your score.
What happens now?
The AICPA will release to NASBA, but NASBA will not tweet that same day. Instead they do a facebook thing at about 10:05am EST the following day (thus we do not “know” NASBA has the scores when they have then). They will then later tweet this message, normally about noon or so. By the time all of this happens CA will have already received their scores and that is how we know what has been released. For us on the east coast, CA normally receives there scores at about 8:30am EST so we should know about 1.5 hrs before NASBA releases the information that they have scores.
What does this do?
1. I think it is beneficially for us… we do not worry about it for that extra night, we will find out scores will be released the day they will be released…
2. Stops a ton of phone calls to NASBA… they cut off a more than 12 hr period where they used to get an alarming number of phone calls.
3. The result of fewer calls should keep the fees where they are… With the increasing number of candidates, the number of calls would tend to increase meaning more administrative fees for NASBA. Eventually they would have to raise the price of the tests.
Now when you hear CA has their scores (prediction tomorrow morning) you will be able to check the loophole for many states. At that time it SHOULD work, but no gaurantees… I would wait for someone to say they can re-register in your state before you get excited that you passed because you cannot. Last window the loophole DID start working on a Saturday, in prior windows we did not think that was the case. We used to want to wait till Monday to be sure…
Keep in mind that NASBA is aware of the loophole and is “fixing” the issue. This has been said for 2 testing windows now, but has not been fixed. Generally if someone can re-register and you cannot you are all set. Make sure you know that they are from your state to be sure. The loophole does not work in everystate, but I know it does in most.
I will end by saying, Good Luck to you all – Wish you the best, but most of all keep smiling knowing that one day you will be a CPA!
BEC: 73,81(7/6/2010); AUD: 75(5/24/2010); FAR: 76(8/31/2010); REG: 77 (10/18/2010) - DONE!!!!
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