[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…

[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
3-28-19 Name shows up on the cba website

[TerriSilva]

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

we'll see how long it takes for them to get going on it!

[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
3-28-19 Name shows up on the cba website
4-1-19 Received Certificate in the mail

[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

OMG….so close

[AlexCPA]

4.02.19 Application received per USPS tracking

I have not done the live scan yet as the live scan form link on the CBA was not working. When I e-mailed CBA licensinginfo, they said they will send the live scan form after they receive my application due to some new fBI regulations they are not able to provide it ahead of time. I see a lot of the CA applicants are already doing the live scan, is there anyway I can do it now ahead of time to expedite the process?

FAR - 89
AUD - 88
REG - TBD
BEC - TBD

Using Becker and Ninja MCQ

[TerriSilva]

another 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.

This is long and drawn out! 🙁

[TerriSilva]

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.

Today 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 🙂

[skyblue]

I'm so glad it is all over!

Timeframe:
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 CBA (per UPS tracking)
3/15/19 – license number received from CBA
4/2/19 – found my name on website, however, the apartment number is wrong. reached out to CBA again
4/4/19 – apartment number was updated

[CPYAYYY]

Application submitted 3/7/19
Approval received 4/5/19
Initial license check mailed 4/8/19
CPA License number—pending

[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.

[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
3-28-19 Name shows up on the cba website
4-12-19 Received pocket certificate

[CPYAYYY]

Called CBA today to verify that my check made it to their office. They received it on the 10th. The time frame she provided is 4-6 weeks for issuance of a license number and an additional 2-4 weeks for the actual certificate…………..the wait….is killing me………….

[AlexCPA]

IF they cashed my check, is it safe to assume that they have all the requirements? They cashed my check this week, but I have not received an e-mail from them yet accept for the receipt of application.

FAR - 89
AUD - 88
REG - TBD
BEC - TBD

Using Becker and Ninja MCQ

[AlexCPA]

repeat reply.. sorry

FAR - 89
AUD - 88
REG - TBD
BEC - TBD

Using Becker and Ninja MCQ

[Mike]

Just FYI, if you call the CBA, some people will be more helpful than others. I submitted my initial licensing fee last month, certified mail, they received it March 18th. I called March 28, the person told me that my check was “cashiered” on March 19th. Additionally, she told me that the person who processes them goes through by cashiered date (makes sense), AND that on that day (Mar 28) the person was working on March 4th cashiered dates. (It did sound like it's just ONE person doing this.)
I waited a few weeks, called back two days ago, the 16th, and asked where my app was. New lady told me she didn't know, and when I asked what cashiered date they were on… she said she didn't have access to that info.
I'll let y'all know when I get my email, I know the wait sucks.

[Author]

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