Using "CPA" on your resume with asterisk while waiting on final licensure steps

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  • March 28, 2013 at 3:25 am #176883
    Scrittrice34
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    Hello all, looking for a bit of advice here.

    I have completed all requirements for CPA licensure in my state. I have submitted everything, and the state board has confirmed receipt of all pieces of the application, but it is in the criminal background check phase (I’m totally clear there lol).

    My issue is that I am ready to move on to a new position ASAP. I’m itching for a new challenge, and a recruiter has presented several interesting opportunities to me. I mentioned that I would like to apply after I am, technically, a CPA so I can put those letters on my resume. He suggested that I put the letters after my name, but add an asterisk and a note explaining the situation.

    I feel like I might be able to get in trouble for this. I’d appreciate any thoughts or advice! Thanks a million!

    REG - 86 (11/22/11)
    BEC - 88 (1/9/12)
    FAR - 79 (2/29/12)
    AUD - 71 (5/7/12) - Got a little lazy. Retake 7/30/12 - 85 on the retake woohoo!

    Used Becker

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  • March 28, 2013 at 3:50 am #407795
    Anonymous
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    If you've come this far, why risk it now? I'd wait until I had the number and the license in my hand before I put those three letters after my name. Better safe than sorry! 🙂

    March 28, 2013 at 4:01 am #407796
    Scrittrice34
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    Thanks, that was my initial thought as well. So far I've been applying letterlessly 🙂 and noting in a separate section that I have all the requirements and am awaiting final approval.

    I agree, totally not worth risking. Though, I'd be curious to know if anyone has ever heard of doing this….

    REG - 86 (11/22/11)
    BEC - 88 (1/9/12)
    FAR - 79 (2/29/12)
    AUD - 71 (5/7/12) - Got a little lazy. Retake 7/30/12 - 85 on the retake woohoo!

    Used Becker

    March 28, 2013 at 5:01 am #407797
    SeattleAccountant
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    Assuming you've taken Ethics exam, do you recall that candidate can not extend himself as a CPA until he is officially one.

    Becker Class of Jan - Aug 2013: FARB DONE!!!!
    CPA license pending 🙂

    March 28, 2013 at 5:05 am #407798
    HighMileageDude
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    Yeah I wanted to do the same thing. Has NAsBA let u know how much longer it will be? I'd put awaiting licensure or something like that

    March 28, 2013 at 5:14 am #407799
    SeattleAccountant
    Member

    older discussion

    https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/at-what-point-can-you-call-yourself-a-cpa

    Becker Class of Jan - Aug 2013: FARB DONE!!!!
    CPA license pending 🙂

    March 28, 2013 at 5:15 am #407800
    SeattleAccountant
    Member

    @HighMileageDude, it is not NASBA, but rather the respective state board that has the sole authority to issue cpa license

    Becker Class of Jan - Aug 2013: FARB DONE!!!!
    CPA license pending 🙂

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