[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)

[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.

4/25 – licensed issued.

4/30 – got the license in mail.

[Anonymous]

I am at the final stage. Today I received a delivery notice that CBA received the $120 initial license fee. Based on everyones timeline, I just have to wait a week and I get my license?

[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!

05/07 – noticed that I'm listed on the CA site – done!! Letter/license must be en route

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

[Anonymous]

@rowe33 – when did the CBA receive the $120 initial license fee. I'm trying to figure out how long it takes from the date it is received to the 5/7 date you saw your license # on the website.

[rowe33]

Looks like my check was deposited on 4/30 (mailed it on 4/28) so it was a pretty quick turnaround. Much faster than I was expecting! Still haven't received anything in the mail though.

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

[Anonymous]

05/12/14 – Received an email asking for my marriage certificate to verify name change

Not yet received – Received postcard stating application was received

05/14/14 – Emailed requested marriage certificate

05/14/14 – Check cashed by CBA

Not yet received – Received letter recognizing that I passed all 4 parts

[Anonymous]

06/04/14 – Sent my Application for CA license

07/08/14 – Called today and they said it could be another 7-10 days before they even send me a status letter with what documents they have received

Come on CA Board of Accountancy…..I want my License!

The wait continues……

[Anonymous]

They are SUPER slow in general…my name just made it to the license lookup list over the weekend…haven't received the actual hardcopy of the license though : /

[Partially Deaf]

I mailed off my application on 6/30.

Yesterday (7/21) I received a letter saying I wrote them a check for too much money because as of 7/1 the application fee is only $50, and not $250.They are going to send me a check for $200.

I also called yesterday (7/21) and the lady who answered the phone said the paperwork was received 7/16, so I should receive the 30 day letter by 8/16.

They still haven't cashed my $250 check.

I don't anticpate being a CPA until September 🙁

MBA Candidate - UCLA Anderson School of Management

REG 89 - 4/9/2012
BEC 88 - 5/29/2012
AUD 93 - 8/20/2012
FAR 83 - 2/4/2013
-All passed on the first attempt!

CFA Level 1 - Passed on first attempt in June 2014

[Partially Deaf]

Update: last week (7/24) I got a postcard saying that they received my application, and will process within 30 days.

MBA Candidate - UCLA Anderson School of Management

REG 89 - 4/9/2012
BEC 88 - 5/29/2012
AUD 93 - 8/20/2012
FAR 83 - 2/4/2013
-All passed on the first attempt!

CFA Level 1 - Passed on first attempt in June 2014

[Partially Deaf]

Another update.

7/30 – received a letter saying that all pieces of my application have been received all the documents required to initiate evaluation of my application, and the results will be mailed to me in 4-6 weeks. The letter was dated 7/25

MBA Candidate - UCLA Anderson School of Management

REG 89 - 4/9/2012
BEC 88 - 5/29/2012
AUD 93 - 8/20/2012
FAR 83 - 2/4/2013
-All passed on the first attempt!

CFA Level 1 - Passed on first attempt in June 2014

[Anonymous]

Wow thats pretty fast. it took them over a month to get me that letter saying there going to review it, but my pre-approval letter was sent the next business day, so you cuold be getting it anyday now. However….its been two weeks tomorrow since I sent in my payment for the license and they still have not posted it on the website or generated my license number as of yesterday's update…hopefully tomorrow I'll wake up tomorrow with it posted to the website, with my license number, so I can officially be a CPA. Best of luck to you and hopefully your process is quick.

[Anonymous]

Just called the CBA and got my license number over phone!!!! Exactly 8 and 1 day weeks from the time I sent my application in. So happy!

Let me say as well….that even though it took a while for the California Board of Accountancy to process my application….every time I called for an update, they were overall very helpful, informative and friendly throughout the process.

[Partially Deaf]

Congrats dahebruii, that's awesome news for you! Keep us in the loop regarding when you get your official letter and your wall certificate!

It must feel good to be the newest CPA in the state 🙂

MBA Candidate - UCLA Anderson School of Management

REG 89 - 4/9/2012
BEC 88 - 5/29/2012
AUD 93 - 8/20/2012
FAR 83 - 2/4/2013
-All passed on the first attempt!

CFA Level 1 - Passed on first attempt in June 2014

[Partially Deaf]

double post.

MBA Candidate - UCLA Anderson School of Management

REG 89 - 4/9/2012
BEC 88 - 5/29/2012
AUD 93 - 8/20/2012
FAR 83 - 2/4/2013
-All passed on the first attempt!

CFA Level 1 - Passed on first attempt in June 2014

[Author]

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