Category Archives for Credential Evaluation Services
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 more than 30 years 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 $100 for many […]
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 Over 50 states […]
Continue readingSpanTran: The Evaluation Company: Pros and Cons
The Evaluation Company SpanTran has served the field of foreign academic credential evaluations for 30 years. Consequently, their academic evaluations and translations are useful for international students who want to study in the US, requiring professional licensing or employment credentials, and military enlistees. SpanTran has been a member of NACES, the accrediting association for credential […]
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 collaborated with major organizations that provide professional services in interpretation of educational credentials of the persons who studied abroad. They do statements of educational equivalency for colleges, universities, professional association, 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): Pros and Cons
Foundation for International Services (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 – starting from $225 for one-month service Online application tracking service not available Submission Details Original documents […]
Continue readingForeign Credentials Service of America (FCSA): Pros and Cons
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 FACS (Foreign Academic Credentials Service) Pros and Cons Pros […]
Continue readingEducation Records Evaluation Service (ERES): Pros and Cons
Education Records Evaluation Service (ERES) was founded in 1985. Their 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 Pros Relatively affordable at $100 Candidates can email color scanned copy of documents to ERES for evaluation Rush […]
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 not available, but applicants […]
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