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CPA Exam Location: How to Apply in One State and Take Test in Another

By Stephanie Ng
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There are many reasons why a candidate wants to register for the exam in one state and physically take the exam in another. For example, an international candidate finds New Hampshire the most favorable in the qualification requirement, but since his cousin lives in California, he wants to go to CA for the exam. Another […]

Washington CPA CPE Requirements: Rules and Recommended Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Washington state, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a triennial basis. Here is a summary for your reference: Washington CPA CPE Requirements In Washington, CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. Furthermore, CPAs must accumulate their credits by the time of […]

Tennessee CPA CPE Requirements: Rules and Recommended Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Tennessee, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a biannual basis. Here is a summary for your reference: Tennessee CPA CPE Requirements In Tennessee, CPAs need 80 hours of continuing education during every 2-year reporting period. Specific Requirements At least 20 hours of CPE credits […]

New York CPA CPE Requirements: Rules and Recommended Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in New York, certified public accountants have to fulfill the CPE requirement on triennial basis. Here is a summary for your reference. New York CPA CPE Requirements 40 hours of continuing education has to be accumulated by the end of the reporting period (Jan 1 – Dec 31). The […]

Which is Better for Japanese Accountants: JICPA or AICPA?

By Stephanie Ng
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Are you a Japanese accounting professional contemplating on a Japanese CPA or US CPA designation? Which one should I go for? Does it make sense to get both? Let’s take a look. JICPA or AICPA: Organization Structure The overall accounting/CPA organization system in the US is complicated with many stakeholders, but in terms of membership […]

Georgia CPA CPE Requirements: Rules and Recommended Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Georgia, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a biennial basis. Here is a summary for your reference: Georgia CPA CPE Requirements Within the 2-year reporting period, CPAs registered in Georgia should fulfill at least 80 hours of accounting continuing education. Specific Requirements In each […]

New Hampshire CPA CPE Requirements: Rules and Recommended Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in New Hampshire, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a triennial basis. Here is a summary for your reference: New Hampshire CPA CPE Requirements The CPE credits have to be accumulated and 120 hours of continuing education by the end of the reporting period (ending […]

Montana CPA CPE Requirements: Rules and Recommended Courses

To maintain an active CPA license in Montana, certified public accountants have to fulfill a CPE requirement on a triennial basis. Here is a summary for your reference: Montana CPA CPE Requirements In Montana, CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. Furthermore, CPAs must report their credits at the time of license […]

SpanTran: 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 […]

Center 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 […]