[skyblue]

I saw a thread like this for 2018, so I’m starting a new one for 2019.

Here’s where I’m at so far:

1/7/19 — mailed in full application form along with check, except for work experience certificate
1/9/19 – delivered to CBA (based on UPS tracking #)
as of now – check not cashed yet
Heard the CBA is very slow – let’s see how long it will take…

AUD - 91
BEC - 94
FAR - 91
REG - 82

CPA - Tough journey, but totally worth it!

[TerriSilva]

Updated update:

Update:

1/31/19 passed last exam (FAR!)
3/2/19 passed ethics
3/27/19 (today) mailing out license application
3/29/19 application arrived at CBA per tracking
4/4/19 email response from CBA that they have my application being processed by the cashier unit, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then it will go to the initial licensing unit and it should be reviewed within 30 days of receipt at the office.
4/8/19 email from CBA that they have received my application and I need to do a live scan. I did this already so I have emailed it over to them – I thought I had put it in with my app but I guess I did not. Next step is for them to review application and documents 🙂
4/17/19 check cleared the bank

this is dumb.

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 75
REG - 86

California Licensed CPA as of August 19th, 2019!

 

[CPYAYYY]

CBA said they are working on checks cashiered on 3/14 right now. Mine was cashiered on 4/11….The wait continues…Mike you should be getting yours very soon!

 

Studying for the CPA exam is easy. Its like riding a bike. Except the bike is on fire. And the ground is on fire. And everything is on fire. Because you're in H-E Double hockey sticks

[TerriSilva]

I just got an email that I have to take an ethics course 🙁 3 semester or 4 quarter units. ARGH!

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 75
REG - 86

California Licensed CPA as of August 19th, 2019!

 

[Mike]

Got my email! So they made it to March 19th cashiered date on April 22.
Kay-this doesn't make a whole ton of sense if you called them today because I got my email at 8:30 am this morning… so that is a bit strange, maybe they're doing a few days at a time? I dunno.

One thing I forgot to be clear on for everyone else that isn't making phone calls on the regular, note that my cashiered date was the day after I showed it received at the cba via tracking, and when it cleared the bank wasn't relevant, it's just when they open the letter and put your application in the “paid” stack.

[CPAwannab]

@TerriSilva my time frame is similar to yours. I also got an email that I am short 2/3 of a credit from ethics study. 2/3! seriously? I was lucky to find “Organizational Behavior” class through Lake Tahoe Community College that has just started (4/22) and it's only 10 weeks long. Thank god I was able to sign up late, otherwise I would have to wait till Summer quarter or even Fall!
CA is killing me yet again

BEC 79

FAR 78

AUD 88

REG 83

[TerriSilva]

@CPAwannab I found an ethics class online at Foothill Community college that is 5 1/2 weeks long and starts May 20th. Maybe you can do that one, instead? I applied on Monday, sent my transcripts via email on Tuesday, and registered yesterday. Pretty fast, luckily!

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 75
REG - 86

California Licensed CPA as of August 19th, 2019!

 

[TerriSilva]

WAIT. I took a class called Leadership and Professional Skills for Accountants…shouldn't that be the same as Accountants' Professional Responsibilities? Maybe they missed it on my transcripts?

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 75
REG - 86

California Licensed CPA as of August 19th, 2019!

 

[CPAwannab]

@Terrisilva can you call and ask about that class? I wonder if they have the ability to pull up your transcripts and check that for you. I thought I have enough “ethics sounding” classes but now I wonder if they did not count one or some of them? The one I found at LTCC is exactly the same title as the one accepted by CBA so should be ok

BEC 79

FAR 78

AUD 88

REG 83

[TerriSilva]

I left a message (they never answer) and replied to their email. Here is the description of the class I took:

Through practice and multiple assessments, this course focuses on the knowledge and development of managerial skills needed to advance in the accounting profession. The skills emphasized in the course include: written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, managing change and conflict, negotiation, networking and delegating.
Prerequisites: BUS 3050, Graduate Standing

It's worth a try anyway.

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 75
REG - 86

California Licensed CPA as of August 19th, 2019!

 

[MP]

12-18-18 Passed all my CPA exams
01-27-18 Passed my ethic exams
01-28-19 Application and $250 check mailed to CBA
02-21-19 Received an email from CBA (Receipt Of Application)
02-25-19 $250 Check was cashed
03-01-19 Received an email from CBA and ask me to submit a name change form
03-01-19 Form and marriage certificate mailed
03-25-19 I called CBA today and they told me that they received my form on March 4th and my file is just sitting on someone desk. They will try to expedite it for me…
03-25-19 Received an email to notify me to pay my License Fee $60
03-26-19 Mailed payment via regular mail
04-10-19 Check is clear from Bank.
04-26-19 FINALLY GOT MY LICENSE NUMBER VIA EMAIL

AUD - 77
BEC - 82
FAR - 83
REG - 81

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[CPYAYYY]

Based on the other time lines…I should be a CPA by next Friday! My check was cashiered on 4/11…

 

Studying for the CPA exam is easy. Its like riding a bike. Except the bike is on fire. And the ground is on fire. And everything is on fire. Because you're in H-E Double hockey sticks

[She]

Timeframe:

04-05-2019 Application and $250 check mailed to CBA
04-08-2019 Application received per tracking, check not cashed
04-11-2019 Received email from CBA stating application was received, check still not cashed
04-19-2019 Check for $250 cashed
04-24-2019 Passed PETH exam
05-01-2019 CPA Licensure Initial Status Letter from CBA stating they require Verification of out-of-country supervisor's license from the licensing body in India.(I have experience from India)

Did anyone here had to go through a similar situation? Did any of you need a license verification of your supervisor because your experience was in another state(Outside California)? Would like to know how all of it went through for you? CBA is supposed to send a verification form for the same, but they haven't. I have replied to them on the email, but haven't got a reply yet.

The waiting game begins!

AUD - 80
BEC - 82
FAR - 82
REG - 79

CPA (Licensed in California)

 

[TommyTheCat]

Terri congrats on being so close and that sucks they pushed back with the ethics course. I am somewhat familiar with their ethics class requirement as I had to take one myself last year before I was able to fully get my application accepted. I hope I am wrong but I dont think they'll accept that leadership and professional skills for accountants class. When I inquired about a class I had taken in my undergrad years ago relating to a general financial professional ethics and responsibilities class; they didn't accept it on the grounds it didn't specifically have “accountants” and “ethics” in the course name or description. i really do hope they allow your class to work.

There is somewhere on the CBA website where they give a description of the type of class that fulfills this, and i think they even elaborate a bit on what the coursework must be about and what the description of the class must include.

GL

AUD - 85
BEC - 89
FAR - 91
REG - 97

[CPYAYYY]

They are on 4/4 as of today. Sucks because my date is 4/11 and I will be attending a CALCPA training tomorrow that I won't be able to use as CPE…..Bummer

 

Studying for the CPA exam is easy. Its like riding a bike. Except the bike is on fire. And the ground is on fire. And everything is on fire. Because you're in H-E Double hockey sticks

[CPYAYYY]

Got my license number yesterday! Woooooohoooo this journey is officially over for me!

 

Studying for the CPA exam is easy. Its like riding a bike. Except the bike is on fire. And the ground is on fire. And everything is on fire. Because you're in H-E Double hockey sticks

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