“Can I Apply For The CPA Qualification In One State And Physically Take The Exam In Another?”
Yes! AICPA, the administer of the Uniform CPA Exam, allows all CPA candidates to physically sit for the exam in any prometric centers around the country (including the 4 jurisdictions: Washington DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands).
For example, if you live in California but the CPA exam requirements in Delaware is more suitable for you, you can apply for the Delaware CPA qualification but take the exam in the prometric center in California.
Please note:
- If you plan to really work as a CPA in your state (instead of getting the CPA title as a credential enhancement only), you may have to apply for the CPA license from your own state. Please check the state rules for details – contact phone number and email can be found in the CPA exam requirements for each state.
- If you are currently working Asia, Guam is a great choice because you can minimize the impact from jet leg and time difference. Please note that there is a surcharge to physically take the exam in Guam.
What Is A Prometric Center?
AICPA has outsourced the administration of the CPA Exam sites to Prometric, a company specialized in computerized testing and assessment services.
Apart from the Uniform CPA Exam, Prometric adminsiters standardized tests for many professions including the medical, finance and investment field. In 2008, Prometric delivered more than nine million exams through a network of over 10,000 testing locations in more than 160 countries.
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Hi Stephanie, I am from India and will be giving my exam in 4th Qtr of this year, so as per your experiance which state is best in terms of Least cost of stay and food as compared to other states and also have close proxemity to Prometric centre. Pls suggest
Hi RB,
Prometric centers are located in major cities in each state, so I am sure you can find a place where it is close to one of those centers.
As for the least cost in terms of food and accommodation, I would think that as long as you avoid the big cities where cost of living is higher it is more or less the same throughout the US.
I would suggest that you pick a place where it cost the least for you to fly from India. Difference in air ticket will likely override any saving you may have for those few days in the US.
Cheers, Stephanie