CPA Experience Verification-New Hampshire

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  • #1867957
    jr2018
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    I passed my CPA exams but cannot believe how slow the process is to find out if they have received my experience documentation requested. After working so hard to pass the exam . I didn’t know there would be so much issues in trying to get the license for New Hampshire. HELP HELP !!!!

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  • #1867987
    joe.torbey
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    what kind of issues did you experience, i am in the same boat as you, just passed all my exams, and i found out that i need to go through an interview which i have no clue what to expect

    #1888057
    jr2018
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    Did you do the interview and how long did it take to get invited to the interview. Additionally what are the next steps after the interview.

    #1888393
    CPAfit
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    I got my CPA license from the state of New Hampshire almost a month ago. In case you're an international candidate, you will have to do the experience verification through NASBA which is mandatory now regardless whether your experience is being signed off by an active CPA already or not.

    From my personal experience, the process was pretty straightforward and went by smoothly. It took only a few days after making the payment to have the interview scheduled and they gave me an option to choose out of 3 days from the week. The interview was an hour long but it went by like a breeze.

    As far as the contents of the Interview goes, I would say don't sweat it too much. Most of the questions will be based upon your experience that you've mentioned on your CV and from your job description that they'll receive from your employer. The interviewer will ask you about situations where you had to apply your accounting experience and the decisions you made based upon your accounting knowledge and expertise. If your CV is the true reflection of the work that you say you are responsible for at your organization, you will have no problem whatsoever.

    My interviewer was really nice and she really helped me ease into the whole process. All in all my experience was really amazing and I guess I felt that way mostly because of the interviewer as she was really good. There were no trick questions or attempts at trying to confuse the candidate. One thing she mentioned particularly was the job description that was sent by my employer and she said that my manager did an excellent job highlighting my tasks and responsibilities, which in turn made her job a lot easier. So I guess have your employer do a detailed job description, so things are clear. In case you are wondering, the interview was over Skype and it was a video call.

    As for the other license requirements, kindly communicate directly with NASBA as my experience with them has been nothing but pleasant. They're really efficient and usually get back to me the same day. They will respond to each and every one of your query, no matter how menial or common it might seem.

    I hope this is helpful and in case you still need any further clarification just leave a post and I'll get back to you.

    #1888495
    jr2018
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    Thanks @CPAFIT. What where the next steps after the interview and how long did it take to get the license after the interview.

    #1889904
    CPAfit
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    After the interview you'll receive an email from the verification services confirming that your request has been approved. From there on, you just need to submit your application through NASBA licensing services and you'll start receiving emails regarding your application until you get the license. The process can take anywhere from 3 – 6 weeks, in my case it was 4.5 weeks only.

    #1891938
    jr2018
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    Yeah did the interview today and the interviewer indicated the timeline you stated. So keeping my fingers cross I will get the license by the end of August after getting the official documents from the experience verification group.

    #1976718
    Rocky
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    Hello Fellas,

    It seems as an intl candidate I will face the issue of experience as well. Since my country is not in the list of approved CPA experience body in NH, I think I made a mistake of doing a CPA. All those countries mentioned require you to work under a CPA/CA only if you are their resident or citizen, which I’m not. What should I do as Im from Pakistan ? I have to write my last section and I’m worried already.

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