[g.rosen]

First off, congratulations!

I started this thread so that Cali folks have a place to go to see how long it might take to get their license. If you’re in the CBA process and have some dates to share, please do. I’ll update as I receive more info, but here’s what I’ve got so far:

12/27/13 – Application received by CBA

01/09/14 – Received postcard stating application was received

01/10/14 – Check cashed by CBA

01/17/14 – Received letter recognizing that I passed all 4 parts

✓ AUD: (02/12/13) 71 | (05/31/13) 80
✓ REG: (05/13/13) 75
✓ BEC: (08/06/13) 80 - Unwilling participant in the "Server Upgrade" debacle
✓ FAR: (08/31/13) 65 | (12/06/13) 75 - Beat the Cali Education Requirement
✓ PETH: (12/25/13) 86 | (12/26/13) 92
✓ CA CPA: (02/13/14)

[sarita]

Received my postcard yesterday saying that they received my app.. it was postmarked 3/7.

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

[JR1234]

We are really on the exact timeline! I received my initial postcard yesterday as well.

AUD - 77 11/2012
FAR - 83 07/2013
REG - 86 08/2013
BEC - 80 11/2013

Ethic - 90 02/2014

[sarita]

Got a letter yesterday saying my application was missing a couple things… But cleared it up through email this morning. Was told I'll get a response in 1-2 weeks.

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

[littlenumberrobot]

Sarita, didn't your heart skip a beat reading that letter?! Ugh I have multiple problems with my application. By the time the real letter arrived it lost its excitement 🙁

Glad to hear though you are on your way!

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%

[JR1234]

I received status letter 03/17 stating that one document was missing. I mailed it to them the next day (can't believe myself that I missed one document) Hoping to receive that real letter from them soon…

AUD - 77 11/2012
FAR - 83 07/2013
REG - 86 08/2013
BEC - 80 11/2013

Ethic - 90 02/2014

[sarita]

@littlenumberrobot completely skipped a beat!! it was the same issue i had when i submitted my app to take the exam though so i figured it would get taken care of… still so relieved this morning that everything is ok now!

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

[rowe33]

Here's my timeline so far:

02/22 – took final exam (REG)

03/08 – score posted on CA site – much rejoicing

03/12 – sent in CPA application

03/16 – passed Ethics exam

Waiting…

I believe I'll be a little short of the 150 credit hours but they don't let you know what you're missing until you actually apply. Still might be helpful for anyone else in my situation so they know how long it takes. I have all the additional accounting/ethics/etc requirements so I'll likely need to take a few classes on ANYTHING to make the 150 mark. Makes no sense at all that courses on Oceanography or Culinary Arts will somehow make me a better CPA!

BEC: passed!
FAR: passed!
REG: passed!
AUD: passed!

[rowe33]

02/22 – took final exam (REG)

03/08 – score posted on CA site – much rejoicing

03/12 – sent in CPA application

03/16 – passed Ethics exam

03/31 – received letter from CA board saying I passed

04/01 – application check cashed by CA board

BEC: passed!
FAR: passed!
REG: passed!
AUD: passed!

[Anonymous]

3/6 – application sent

3/19 – application check cashed by CBA

4/16 – received letter saying that my license is approved and be asked for initial license fee.

[sarita]

Got the letter saying I just needed to send a check in for my license fee… I sent the letter on 4/12. It still hasn't been cashed and I haven't head or seen anything..

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

[rowe33]

02/22 – took final exam (REG)

03/08 – score posted on CA site – much rejoicing

03/12 – sent in CPA application

03/16 – passed Ethics exam

03/31 – received letter from CA board saying I passed

04/01 – application check cashed by CA board

04/21 – received letter from CBA saying all docs received & review will take 4-6 weeks (for 150 credit review I believe)

BEC: passed!
FAR: passed!
REG: passed!
AUD: passed!

[rowe33]

02/22 – took final exam (REG)

03/08 – score posted on CA site – much rejoicing

03/12 – sent in CPA application

03/16 – passed Ethics exam

03/31 – received letter from CA board saying I passed

04/01 – application check cashed by CA board

04/21 – received letter from CBA saying all docs received & review will take 4-6 weeks (for 150 credit review I believe)

04/26 – received letter saying I'll be approved as soon as they receive my license fee!

The timing of the letter today is strange as I thought I might end up a few credits short. Unless I'm missing something, it looks like I'm fine though. Whew!

BEC: passed!
FAR: passed!
REG: passed!
AUD: passed!

[Anonymous]

Hold up…there's an additional initial license fee?

How much is it?

[rowe33]

The application fee is $250, then once it's approved you have the pay the actual license fee which is $120 (in my case at least – I think it varies depending on when it's issued or your birthday or maybe how the Dodgers are doing, not really sure.)

The letter will tell you the correct amount to pay.

BEC: passed!
FAR: passed!
REG: passed!
AUD: passed!

[PJJW90810]

Thought id share my timeline to give an idea for those who have blemishes on their record. I voluntarily made a disclosure about a DUI I I got years ago.

12/31 Sent in application

01/13 Application fee check cashed

02/15 letter congratulating me on passing

03/28 letter saying background investigation has concluded and application will be sent back to processing unit

04/06 approval letter

04/13 license fee check cashed

04/24 big poster license received

This was the longest waiting game ever!!

FAR: 77 (08/07/13)
AUD: 78 (08/29/13)
REG: 76 (11/07/13)
BEC: 79 (12/06/13)
Ethics: 98%

Application sent 12/31/13

Used Becker Self-Study

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