[supergirl]

It seems like there’s plenty of information about what to expect before and during the exams, but very little for after you’ve passed the exams. I received my last score on 12/16/16 and am in TN where we have to wait for NASBA’s congratulatory letter before we can submit our TN initial application.

I saw on NASBA’s website that the letters for the October/ November window should be sent by January 15th. Does anyone know if the 10-day extension of the window will affect this? Has anyone gotten the letter yet?

It’s so hard being patient; we spend so long trying to pass these exams and then it’s almost anti-climactic because we have to wait so long to get licensed.

[Carli]

I'm in OH. I got my passing score on 11/21. Letter was received on 12/10, mailed everything to the Board around the same time. OH Board emailed me yesterday and told me I will be licensed on 1/16. I did not call NASBA, and seems they did a pretty good job! Hope you get everything straighten out quickly!

FAR 08/08/2015 passed
BEC 08/27/2015 passed
AUD 10/10/2015
REG ?

[supergirl]

Submitted my TN application online this morning! Hopefully this process is fast – I've heard of anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

[supergirl]

@Yerzhan Tumabekov, this website might help you: https://www.cpaboard.wa.gov/individual-licensing/get-your-first-cpa-license

[Yerzhan]

@Supergirl, thank you. I have checked all the items in the list per the link you kindly provided. Since NASBA congratulatory letter is not on the list i was wondering if i need one to obtain the WA license (i keep hearing from others that some states require the letter)

[CPA_2018]

For those who have passed their last exam during March 2018, have you received the congratulatory letter? I know it says we should receive by April 15th.

[PianoCPA]

CPA_2018: I've been waiting on my letter as well (I received my passing score on March 9, 2018). Seeing that the 15th is a Sunday, I wouldn't be surprised if we see it a week from today…but that's my cynical side speaking. I'm really hoping to see it this week since I don't think it will feel real until I have the letter in hand. Then I can start the whole filing process.

I'm curious to know if anyone else has seen it yet?

[megan]

I've never heard of a congratulatory letter? Although that would be nice! I'm in WV and fortunately we don't need to take an ethics course after passing the exam. I don't know how you guys do it in other states, but I sent in my initial license application to WVBOA over 2 weeks ago and I've been checking my email and the state board website like crazy! I know other states are like a 6 month wait for the license, but that is ridiculous! It should be an immediate licensing after taking all 4 of those horrendous tests!

[PianoCPA]

In most states, the congratulatory letter gives instructions on how to get the license. But in the non-CPAES states, I'm not quite sure what you do there. Sorry @megan, I'm afraid you don't get congratulated 🙁 since WV is not on the list (see bottom of page at the following link). You still get my congratulations!!

https://nasba.org/exams/cpaexam/scores/

[megan]

Bummer! Would really like some validation – not that I don't appreciate your congratuations @PianoCPA! 🙂 I'm going crazy over here, and trying not to drive the WVBOA crazy too!!!

[fxbinbin]

no sign of congratulation letter yet in NY

[Tncincy]

So I've been doing tax and bookkeeping for over 20 years, should I ask the local CPA to sign off on my experience or will my state consider my years?
I feel like I should pass the test first then worry but I am curious. Is it something I need get done now or wait?

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[Christy]

No congratulatory letter yet, in PA.

Was told late last week PA board is on about a 6 week delay.

[CPA_2018]

Thank you all for your feedback. This waiting game is killing me! I will keep you all updated when I receive my letter for state of NJ.

[jmiller13]

I am in Mississippi, and I found out my last score on 3/7, I emailed the State Board on 3/8 to see if I needed to wait for my congratulatory letter before I filled out my application and they said no. They sent me instructions of what I needed to do next and filled out my application online and submitted it on 3/8. I completed the information for my background check and my boss sent in my work experience information on 3/9. I followed up the next week to see of they needed any additional information and they said no the Board would meet on 3/23 and I would receive a letter in the mail the week following the board meeting. On 3/23 they approved my license. The funny part is I received my congratulatory letter the same day they approved my license.

[fxbinbin]

@jmiller13 bravo!! i was reading the state board website and it says DO NOT apply for license until you receive your congratulatory letter ………???
I'm going to send my app in !

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