[littlenumberrobot]

Hi all,

Thought I would start up this thread if anyone else is sending in their CA license application around this time. I will keep it updated and hope to help anyone else going through the same process. I really hope I get my license by 12/31/13 so I can truly say I am class of 2013! Sent my paperwork in via certified mail – return receipt. Now the waiting game begins…..

CA CPA - All because of the journey listed below
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FAR - 53('10), 8/25/12 79 PASSED!
REG - 66('11), 69('12), 12/06/12 77 PASSED!!
BEC - 58('10), 74('12), 01/05/13 77 PASSED!!!
AUD - 43('11), 66('12), 69('13), 74('13) 7/29/13 85 PASSED!!!!!

(Combinations of Roger, Yaeger, Wiley Book, Wiley TB, & NINJA Notes)

Ethics 90%

[tough_kitty]

Yeah, I bet it all depends on a person processing your application…. I know I work better (faster) as an auditor comparing to some of my co-workers 😉

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

[Pass_for_sure]

@littlenumberrobot – Same here, I waited 3 weeks for the yellow postcard. I have mailed my application middle of Nov 2013. Don't know how long I have to wait to get my 30 days status letter. Just want to get my license soon.

FAR - 73, 83
AUD - 92
REG - 83
BEC - 86 thank you god

Passed CMA 2011

[tough_kitty]

@littlenumberrobot: Any news?? You sent your application about 1 month before I did and my 30 day update is due on Monday….

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

[littlenumberrobot]

Due to my transcript fiasco, everything is good to go once I hit two years with my firm(tomorrow). Then I send new work experience and wait for them to process it to send me the letter asking for more money.

CA CPA - All because of the journey listed below
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FAR - 53('10), 8/25/12 79 PASSED!
REG - 66('11), 69('12), 12/06/12 77 PASSED!!
BEC - 58('10), 74('12), 01/05/13 77 PASSED!!!
AUD - 43('11), 66('12), 69('13), 74('13) 7/29/13 85 PASSED!!!!!

(Combinations of Roger, Yaeger, Wiley Book, Wiley TB, & NINJA Notes)

Ethics 90%

[Anonymous]

@tough_kitty:

Sent mine in mid Nov, but have not received my 30-day letter yet.

However, I emailed CBA last Friday (1/3/14) and a lady replied and indicated that they'd received everything they need and told me to wait 2-4 weeks.

Still nothing by mail other than the small yellow “we received your application” postcard. A little bit strange, isn't it?

[tough_kitty]

@littlenumberrobot: I see…I actually JUST noticed your post about your credits from a few weeks ago….Sorry to hear that but at least it got fixed and you'll be a CPA soon!!!

@CChen: Thanks for the update….that's NOT good news! 🙁 I am trying to find a tax preparer job but I don't see it happening without a CPA license…will have to stick with VITA for now, just for some more experience….

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

[Anonymous]

@tough_kitty: I think that means they want me to wait another 2-4 weeks for the approval (or any other outcome) by mail. (NO 30-day letter is really strange). Hang in there. You don't need the license to get a tax job, trust me : )

[tough_kitty]

@CChen: Yeah….some firms want CTEC/EA/CPA license + experience….and some want a high school diploma 😛 ….H&R Block for instance….not sure I am the best candidate for that one 😉

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

[Anonymous]

@tough_kitty: Correct me if I am wrong – I think usually the manager level or above positions in public accounting require CPA licenses.

[tough_kitty]

Oh, well, I am trying to find a part-time/seasonal position and that's what they require….I am not interested in a full-time tax preparer position at this time….

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

[Anonymous]

Update:

Received the 30-day letter yesterday 1/9/14 (the letter dated 1/2/14 though stamped 1/6/14), roughly eight weeks after I mailed out the application in mid-Nov.

[tough_kitty]

Wow. That's weird. Maybe they have someone slow working on your case… Let's see if I hear anything next week. My 30 day update is due Monday.

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

[littlenumberrobot]

I think CA as a whole is a little slow lol

CA CPA - All because of the journey listed below
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FAR - 53('10), 8/25/12 79 PASSED!
REG - 66('11), 69('12), 12/06/12 77 PASSED!!
BEC - 58('10), 74('12), 01/05/13 77 PASSED!!!
AUD - 43('11), 66('12), 69('13), 74('13) 7/29/13 85 PASSED!!!!!

(Combinations of Roger, Yaeger, Wiley Book, Wiley TB, & NINJA Notes)

Ethics 90%

[tough_kitty]

Not me. I'm very efficient with my audits 😉 but everything else – yes….. HR messing up my salary and vacation time and taking forever to fix it….roads being “worked on” for years….and a park in my neighborhood apparently takes more than 6 yrs to build…. crazy.

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

[littlenumberrobot]

@tough_kitty – You are a rarity. In all my dealings with the FTB or CBA, the process is always SLOW!

CA CPA - All because of the journey listed below
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FAR - 53('10), 8/25/12 79 PASSED!
REG - 66('11), 69('12), 12/06/12 77 PASSED!!
BEC - 58('10), 74('12), 01/05/13 77 PASSED!!!
AUD - 43('11), 66('12), 69('13), 74('13) 7/29/13 85 PASSED!!!!!

(Combinations of Roger, Yaeger, Wiley Book, Wiley TB, & NINJA Notes)

Ethics 90%

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