[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…

[KeepGoingCPA]

From when I mailed my check in to when I received my CPA license number it was about 3 months!! I had turned mine in at the end of the year 2016 didn't get it until March 21, 2017.

[el_890]

Glad I emailed them, today I received the email with my number, officially a CPA now!! Took me 3 years from start to finish but it was worth it! Sent in my application in the beginning of January so process for application took almost exactly 2 months once I submitted everything.

[picklerick]

12/18/18 Ethics exam passed
12/19/18 All exams passed (CBA status changed to passed)
12/20/18 License application and check $250 mailed
12/21/18 CBA mail received (All 4 sections passed)
12/26/18 License application delivered (UPS tracking)
01/11/18 $250 application check cashed by CBA
01/15/19 CBA email received (Application received)
01/24/19 Employer email received (Certificate of Attest Experience form emailed to CBA)
02/22/19 CBA email received (All requirements for CPA license fulfilled – Requesting initial license fee $60 and form)
02/22/19 Initial license fee $60 and form mailed
02/23/19 Emailed CBA informing that I have mailed initial license fee and form
02/25/19 CBA replied via email (“License issuance will take approximately 2 months from receipt of initial license fee and form”)
02/28/19 Called CBA and confirmed Initial license fee and form received by CBA
03/08/19 TBD – $60 initial license fee check cashed by CBA

04/XX/19 TBD – CBA email received (License # issued and available to look-up online)
05/XX/19 TBD – Wall certificate and license received

[Todd]

1-11-19 Application and $250 check mailed to cba
1-14-19 Application received per tracking, check not cashed
1-24-19 Received email from cba stating application was received, check still not cashed
2-12-19 Received email from cba stating I have met all requirements
2-13-19 Check for $250 cashed
2-14-19 Mailed $120 check for initial license fee
2-19-19 initial license application and check received by cba (checked not yet cashed)
3-1-19 initial license fee – check cashed for $120
3-9-19 sent email to licensinginfo@cba.ca.gov asking for status update
3-15-19 called (916)561-1701 and left voicemail for status update. Still have not received a response to my email from 3-9-19

[skyblue]

After endless waiting, finally I'm a California CPA!

1/7/19 — application form and check mailed to cba
1/9/19 – received by CBA (per UPS tracking)
1/18/19 – work experience form mailed to cba by employer
1/25/19 – Receipt of Application acknowledgment
2/7/19 – received request for $120 initial license fee
2/12/19 – received by CPA (per UPS tracking)
3/15/19 – received my license number from CBA

My name has not yet appeared on the CBA website though.

[HT415]

1-22-19 License fee check received
1-31-19 Check cashed
2-22-19 Called CBA, they said 2 more weeks

3-4-19 Given my license number and told I've been approved for licensure
3-5-19 Told my name would not appear on the CBA website for “several weeks”

3-15-19 Name and license number on CBA website!!

[Todd]

1-11-19 Application and $250 check mailed to cba
1-14-19 Application received per tracking, check not cashed
1-24-19 Received email from cba stating application was received, check still not cashed
2-12-19 Received email from cba stating I have met all requirements
2-13-19 Check for $250 cashed
2-14-19 Mailed $120 check for initial license fee
2-19-19 initial license application and check received by cba (checked not yet cashed)
3-1-19 initial license fee – check cashed for $120
3-9-19 sent email to licensinginfo@cba.ca.gov asking for status update (received response on 3/20/19-cba said there is no update and license should be issued in 1 to 2 weeks)
3-15-19 called (916)561-1701 and left voicemail for status update. (received call back later the same day, said check was registered on 2/25/19 and it can take up to a month to get license issued. A email will be received before license number posts on the cba website)

[TerriSilva]

@Todd – did you have to send transcripts, or are they able to just use the ones sent in the beginning to take the exam?

Did you send your LiveScan with the application? I am waiting on my old boss to send me the work experience paper filled out, he said he sent it but I haven't gotten it yet. Ethics is passed. argh!

[Todd]

I passed the exams in 2017, but had to take extra classes to get the 150 credits for the license. I had the school send my updated transcripts directly to the cba at the end of December. I also had my boss mail my work experience paperwork in 2017. Before I sent my application and $250 I made sure all boxes were checked off so there wouldn't be any hiccups in the application process. I took the ethics exam beginning of January and I went to the police station for the live scan, which I mailed separately to the cba. I ended up mailing my criminal background check paperwork with my application and $250 check.

[Todd]

1-11-19 Application and $250 check mailed to cba
1-14-19 Application received per tracking, check not cashed
1-24-19 Received email from cba stating application was received, check still not cashed
2-12-19 Received email from cba stating I have met all requirements
2-13-19 Check for $250 cashed
2-14-19 Mailed $120 check for initial license fee
2-19-19 initial license application and check received by cba (checked not yet cashed)
3-1-19 initial license fee – check cashed for $120
3-9-19 sent email to licensinginfo@cba.ca.gov asking for status update (received response on 3/20/19-cba said there is no update and license should be issued in 1 to 2 weeks)
3-15-19 called (916)561-1701 and left voicemail for status update. (received call back later the same day, said check was registered on 2/25/19 and it can take up to a month to get license issued. A email will be received before license number posts on the cba website)
3-22-19 Received congratulatory email and license number from the cba!!! Woot Woot

[Mak]

I am planning to complete the accounting ethics course through UCLA or UCSD. However, the course is 4 quarter units which are equivalent to 2.66 semester credit. Do i need 0.34 more credits???

[William]

@Mak – The 4 quarter units satisfies the accounting ethics requirement. I believe it is an either/or scenario. I took the course through UCSD and it was go at your own pace. So depending on your schedule, you could complete everything in a few weeks, then just wait for them to post grades.

[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

3-25-19 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…

So if you feel like you have been waiting for too long…CALL THEM!!!

Seriously…..*Rolling my eyes”

[TerriSilva]

Hi everyone! I am getting ready to mail out my application for my license today…I hope I'm not forgetting anything!

1/31/19 passed last exam (FAR!)
3/2/19 passed ethics
3/27/19 (today) mailing out license application

I have my signed experience form going out with my application and my check, plus the criminal conviction disclosure form, and I did my live scan on Monday. Thinking about taking everything to the post office and sending it certified (don't trust post office they suck!)

Did you all send your stuff certified?

[Kimberly]

@terrisilva – Not in CA, but I sent all of my license application materials certified with return receipt. I was paranoid something would get lost. I think it's a good thought to do so – that way you know for sure it's arrived. Good luck!

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