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Foreign Credential CPA Evaluation: Here’s What I Recommend
Question: I did not get my degree in the US, so do I need a CPA evaluation or a foreign credential evaluation? How do I know if my coursework fits the educational requirements for the CPA Exam? Answer: Get a foreign academic credential evaluation for your CPA education. This will ensure you meet your jurisdiction’s […]
Continue readingFACS (Foreign Academic Credentials Services): Pros and Cons
Foreign Academic Credentials Services (FACS) was established several decades ago to replace the former AICPA Foreign Academic Credentials in 1982. FACS is a charter member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. FACS is accepted by most state boards of accountancy. The service fee is among the lowest at $225 for many states. FACS […]
Continue readingNIES: NASBA Evaluation Service for CPA International Candidates
NASBA is the association of the US State Boards of Accountancy. Its mission is to enhance the effectiveness and to advance the common interests of the State Boards, and one of the latest services offered is an international evaluation service (NIES) for international CPA exam candidates. State Boards That Accept NIES Evaluation Dozens of states […]
Continue readingThe Evaluation Company: Pros and Cons of this Foreign Academic Credential Evaluations
The Evaluation Company (formerly SpanTran) has served the field of foreign academic credential evaluations for over 40 years. Consequently, their academic evaluations and translations are useful for international students who want to study in the US, for candidates requiring professional licensing or employment credentials, and for military enlistees. The Evaluation Company has been a member […]
Continue readingCenter for Educational Documentation (CED): Pros and Cons
The Center for Educational Documentation (CED) was established in 1976. It is an independent agency and collaborates with major organizations that provide professional services in the interpretation of educational credentials for people who studied abroad. They do statements of educational equivalency for colleges, universities, professional associations, government agencies, and public school systems. CED is NOT […]
Continue readingWorld Education Services (WES): Pros and Cons
World Education Services (WES) is the largest non-profit credential services organization. It has been serving the international education community since 1974. Moreover, it performs more than 50,000 evaluations every year for students, job seekers, and immigrants around the world. WES is a founding member of NACES, the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services. WES […]
Continue readingFoundation for International Services (FIS): Foreign Credential Evaluations Pros & Cons
Foundation for International Services, Inc. (FIS) has been a leading provider of international document services since 1978. The company provides foreign credential evaluations and professional translations for both individuals and organizations. FIS is a member of NACES. Cons Expensive when compared to other foreign credential evaluation services. Online application tracking service not available. Submission Details […]
Continue readingForeign Credentials Service of America (FCSA): Pros and Cons
The Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA) is a private company established in 1987 for the purpose of assisting individuals, corporations, and educational entities in the interpretation and comparative evaluation of international academic credentials. FCSA is NOT a member of NACES. Note: FCSA is not affiliated with the FACS (Foreign Academic Credentials Service). Pros and […]
Continue readingEducation Records Evaluation Service (ERES): Pros and Cons
Education Records Evaluation Service (ERES) was founded in 1985. The company’s evaluations are accepted throughout the United States by the hundreds of agencies, licensing boards, employers, and educational institutions. ERES is a member of NACES. Pros and Cons of ERES Foreign Credential Evaluations Pros of ERES Relatively affordable at $100 Candidates can email a color-scanned […]
Continue readingEducational Perspectives: Pros and Cons of this Credential Evaluation
Educational Perspectives has been a member of NACES since 2003. The agency prepares credential evaluation reports that help foreign-educated individuals have their non-US education recognized in the United States. Pros and Cons Pros Photocopies of documents may be submitted depending on your country of origin. Fast turnaround. Cons Online application tracking is not available, but […]
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