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I am back. It has been almost 6 months that I have passed all the four sections of this exam. I am still looking for ways to get the licensure. Here is my master plan. Please let me know if its going to work. ( Disclosure: This is not my idea, but found it online after extensive research)
Staus as of now: I have bachelors degree, with 133 credit hours. 30 credit hours accounting and 33 credit hours business and other good stuff. I have three years of work experience in a private firm as a staff accountant under the supervision of a CPA ( not active )
Problem: Need 17 credits more. Also, the cpa I am working under does not have the active license.
Solution: Will take 2 online classes from LSU ( Distance learning )
1. Government Accounting
2. Fraud Accounting
Will cost be around 600 and 2 months of work.
Then will take two CLEP exams.
1. Analyzing and Interpreting
2. Social Sciences and History
Each class is worth 6 credits. Will cost be around 200 and 1 month of work
After I am done with all these, I will get the offical transcript from LSU and College Board ( CLEP ) and apply to Excelsior College Credit banking service.The Credit Bank service will list the credits I have earned on an Excelsior College transcript, even though I not enrolled there. This service cost $270. What I will receive from Excelsior is an official transcript from a regionally accredited university that you I submit to the CPA board and WILL count toward your 150 hour requirement.
Once I have 150 credit requirement, I do not care about the work experience anymore. I will go for the state where there is no work experience needed.
Plz let me know what you all think about it. Thanks
Disclaimer: This is not my idea. I just gathered these information by spending almost a day for which I think I am eligible for 3 credit hours. Also, I am trying to make this happen in a legal way abiding with all the rules and regulation set forth by the concern agencies. Nor I am trying to influence anyone in regards to this matter. Plain and simple I am working towards getting certified in a legal and reputable way.
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