[OMGCPA]

If I were to focus full-time on passing the exams the summer after I graduate instead of jumping into full-time work, would that be ok? I have no accounting work experience. I understand that you have to pass all four exams in 18-months, but does that also apply to becoming fully licensed? So if I had all the exams under my belt, would those results somehow be wiped out if I didn’t complete the 2,000 work hours within a certain amount of time?

I understand this isn’t what most people do and I might get some people saying I should be working at the same time, but I have some limitations that I have to accept and do things at my own pace. Just want to make sure that this is feasible.

[tough_kitty]

Actually, a lot of people do just that.

As far as the expiration of your CPA exam results, it depends on your state requirements. In California once you pass all 4 parts, they never expire.

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

Actually, a lot of people do just that.

As far as the expiration of your CPA exam results, it depends on your state requirements. In California once you pass all 4 parts, they never expire.

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[sarita]

I'm pretty sure once you pass all the exams, your credit for that never goes away.

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

[sarita]

I'm pretty sure once you pass all the exams, your credit for that never goes away.

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

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