[MDJanda]

Hey all,

I graduated from UCLA in 2009, took some accounting classes in 2010, and now plan on buying the becker course and passing the exam. If I pass the exams with no work experience, can I wait until I get the work experience to get my license, or do my passed exams (even if I pass them all) ever expire?

Thanks

[Anonymous]

In IL you don't need work experience to get the license or become certified! Move to IL.. However, this requirement might change in 2012.

[Anonymous]

CPA Someday,

Its nice to know that IL does not need any work experience. However, my case is a little different. I only have bachelors degree which means I only have around 120 credit hours. I was just wondering if there are any state from where I can get the liscense from? I know one is california. I was planning to apply there. But they have a requirement that I need to be working under a supervision of a active CPA. I have been in the corporate world for about one and half year and my boss is a CPA but the problem is he does not hold the active liscense? I was just wondering if there is any state I can apply for the liscense with 120 credit hours and with the work experience I have mentioned above. Otherwise, I have to go throught the masters program. I have that in my radar but would be awesome to get the liscense as soon as I pass it so that I can put it in my resume. And how do you say in your previosu post to move to IL?

[Anonymous]

that was a joke “move to IL” to avoid the job requirement.. I think, the other states that will let you sit for an exam at 120 credits requires the work requirement.

[suzzette1]

cpaguru

I am from CA and I was a Controller for 6 years with a CEO who is a non-CPA. I also work as a Consultant for 10 years but all my work experience does not qualify me to get a license because I have to be supervised by a CPA with valid license. I have to start from scratch and I am now looking for a new job hopefully in public accounting firm. You are not alone with this problem.

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[limey]

I think DE has some pretty lenient education and work requirements. Check through the state boards though, b/c some states don't reciprocate with DE.

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