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Washington CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
The Washington state board follows the “3E” CPA requirements, but the rules related to verification of experience is among the most flexible among all states. Washington CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam in Washington Bachelor’s degree or above. 150 credit hours from an accredited university or educational institution. Accounting courses: […]
Continue readingUS CPA Exam for Canadians: IQEX vs Regular Application?
Helllo Canadians! Getting qualified for the CPA exam is an easy step if you are a Canadian CA, and even if you haven’t you can still follow the steps to become a US qualified certified public accountant. Please click a link below so I can figure out the best way to help you: I am […]
Continue readingI Passed! Now What’s the Next Step after CPA Exam?
You passed! But do you know what to do after passing the CPA Exam? First of all, congratulations! You have completed the most difficult part of the CPA qualification journey: the Uniform CPA Exam. But don’t give up yet, because you still have some work before you can call yourself a CPA. So if you’re […]
Continue readingOregon CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
The Oregon State Board requires a standard 150 credit hour requirement, but the accounting and business courses are relatively flexible. Note that there are two levels of qualifications for accountants in Oregon: the CPA and the PA (Public Accountant). Please make sure you click on the correct information on the State Board website. Oregon CPA […]
Continue readingCPA Reciprocity Rule and Substantially Equivalent States
CPA reciprocity is complicated. Each state has different rules, and the rules keep changing. Before we get into the details of CPA state reciprocity, let’s take a look at the history. Then, let’s review recent developments to streamline the CPA reciprocal license process. CPA Reciprocity: Why the Need As you may know, the CPA license […]
Continue readingUS CPA Exam for Filipinos: Complete Guide to Get Your License
This page is dedicated to Filipino accountants who want to obtain a US CPA license. More specifically, you might find this post helpful if you are in one of the following situations: I am an American CPA looking for job opportunities in the Philippines. I am a Filipino looking for help in passing the CPA […]
Continue readingHow to Study Effectively for Exams: My 9 Tips for Success
This is my second post series on how to study for the CPA exam with young children around. I’d like to share my observations based on the stories of these amazing moms and dads, as well as from my daily conversations with aspiring CPAs. How to Study Effectively for Exams When It Seems Impossible 1. […]
Continue readingCPA Exemptions for ACCA, CA, CMA, CFA®, CIA, CIMA, and More
What are the CPA Exam requirement exemptions? And how can you qualify for CPA USA exemptions? Many financial professionals have multiple qualifications and credentials. It’s not uncommon, for example, to pursue a CPA plus another certification like the CMA or CFA®. And I often receive questions about CPA exemptions for ACCA and CIMA members, too. […]
Continue readingCPA Exam NTS: Samples, 3 Common Issues and Solutions
You may have come across a term called NTS quite often in your CPA journey. What exactly is NTS? What’s the significance? The CPA Exam NTS Stands for Notice To Schedule The NTS is issued by NASBA. It is your approval ticket to sit for the CPA exam in the US. This is the authorization […]
Continue readingPennsylvania CPA Requirements (Rules on Exam and Licensing)
Pennsylvania does not require 150 semester hours of educational requirements to sit for the exam, but the full 150 hours are needed to obtain the CPA license. Pennsylvania CPA Requirements 1. Education Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam in PA Bachelor’s degree or above. 24 credit hours of accounting courses, including accounting and auditing, business […]
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