[mw5582]

Very soon, I may be working in industry for a company that does not have a CPA on staff. I have passed the exam, but have a question about work experience. My license will be in Kentucky, and you don’t have to have direct CPA supervision- it can come from an outside source.

My question is this……I know each State Board has their own requirements, but would it be possible to hire a CPA to review my work and sign off on the work requirement form? Has anyone heard of something like this? Would that violate any ethical standards?

[Anonymous]

I posted a similar topic on this not too long ago. My advice, call the state board and ask for specifics on your situation. Mine was very helpful and I called 3-4 times in a couple of weeks to clear things up. I am in same situation, private with no CPA in the company. She said I could use my old professor to review some of my work and sign off that I was performing accounting like services. I think the work experience requirement is more about ensuring CPA's keep up a reputable standard. Not really verifying your work is all correct but that you just have experience performing services. The board said I could also use a CPA working for our firm to review some work or even find a CPA in a local organization to review my work. The main thing you need to find is someone from the outside willing to help you out with this AND making sure your company will allow you to show someone from the outside your work. A CPA firm that works with your company would be ideal if they would be willing to sign off for you. I would definitely call your board though because as you mentioned, all boards are different.

[Anonymous]

mw,

What part of KY? I'm in Owensboro. I agree that you should call the board. Do you have any work experience hours prior to switching to the industry job? They may be more flexible if you've already completed part of your hours…

Good Luck!

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