03-05-2010, 05:34 PM
Dear Noman
First of all only those should go for CPA who already have visit visa for USA or can enter USA legally. Otherwise all efforts would be futile if one could not get visit visa later.
In my view, there could be 2 options. First find a State which accepts industry experience. Second option is a 2 tier State so one can get certificate at-least. Then start backward from their "license" or "certificate" requirements. Check the following;
(1) That State does not require Social Security Number (SSN). Or at-least accepts "No SSN Number Affidavit".
(2) Check how many credit hours are required for "certicate", "license", and for appearing in exam. Generally aim for 150 credit hours and for 36 accounting specific hours.
(3) Must check whether that State accepts on-line courses, or requires only in-class courses.
After this exercise and shortlisting about 2 or 3 States, send all required documents to "evaluator". After evaluation, complete courses which are deficient from "license" or "certificate" point of view.
After all courses requirements are satisfied, then apply for CPA exams and appear in those. After passing all 4 in 18 months revolving window, apply for "certificate" or "license".
Perhaps you may apply for Colorado under Rule 2.5 provided you have 150 general hours including 45 specific accounting hours. Following link may help.
https//www.nasbatools.com/display_page?id=86
http//www.dora.state.co.us/accountants/licensing.htm Click on "Board Rules" under heading "Laws, Rules, Policies". See details at page 5 for Rule 2.5.
I hope it helps.
Regards
First of all only those should go for CPA who already have visit visa for USA or can enter USA legally. Otherwise all efforts would be futile if one could not get visit visa later.
In my view, there could be 2 options. First find a State which accepts industry experience. Second option is a 2 tier State so one can get certificate at-least. Then start backward from their "license" or "certificate" requirements. Check the following;
(1) That State does not require Social Security Number (SSN). Or at-least accepts "No SSN Number Affidavit".
(2) Check how many credit hours are required for "certicate", "license", and for appearing in exam. Generally aim for 150 credit hours and for 36 accounting specific hours.
(3) Must check whether that State accepts on-line courses, or requires only in-class courses.
After this exercise and shortlisting about 2 or 3 States, send all required documents to "evaluator". After evaluation, complete courses which are deficient from "license" or "certificate" point of view.
After all courses requirements are satisfied, then apply for CPA exams and appear in those. After passing all 4 in 18 months revolving window, apply for "certificate" or "license".
Perhaps you may apply for Colorado under Rule 2.5 provided you have 150 general hours including 45 specific accounting hours. Following link may help.
https//www.nasbatools.com/display_page?id=86
http//www.dora.state.co.us/accountants/licensing.htm Click on "Board Rules" under heading "Laws, Rules, Policies". See details at page 5 for Rule 2.5.
I hope it helps.
Regards
