Questions about AICPA

AICPA application conditions: 1. Basic conditions

The application conditions and requirements for the American CPA are relatively flexible. Different states have different registration requirements for candidates. Most states require a college degree of 150 semester hours (equivalent to 5 years), but a few states allow a college degree of 120 semester hours (equivalent to 4 years). Delaware now requires a college degree of 120 semester hours (equivalent to 4 years). It is the only state that only requires 60 semester hours (equivalent to 2 years) of a college degree. In China, state-recognized college degrees or above (including full-time, self-study, adult education) are generally recognized (some states do not recognize self-study or distance-obtained qualifications), and majors other than accounting can also apply.

So the general requirements for exam registration:

A. Bachelor's degree or about to obtain a bachelor's degree, no restrictions for individual cases.

For example: Delaware and Illinois have a minimum education requirement of associate degree, while Vermont has no special restrictions on minimum education requirements.

B. Requirements for more than 150 total credits (states that do not require 150 credits, such as Maine, New Hampshire, California, Colorado, etc.)

General undergraduate Most of the credits obtained for academic background (except for double majors) do not reach 150 total credits (some schools can meet this requirement). A bachelor's degree or above must satisfy 150 credits. Considering the stringent requirements of academic qualification evaluation and certification agencies on domestic academic credits, candidates are reminded to carefully choose the state where they want to apply.

C. There are certain requirements for accounting credits and business credits, and individual states need to meet additional requirements.

Candidates are generally required to meet the requirements of 24 accounting credits and 24 business credits. Individual state exam requirements are relatively low. For example, Maine has no accounting and business credit requirements, and New Hampshire has separate accounting and business credits. 12 required.

In addition, some states also need to meet specific courses required, such as Guam, Delaware, Vermont, Colorado, etc. If you meet the requirements for general accounting or business credits, but cannot meet Candidates are still not eligible to apply for one of the specific course requirements.

D. Some states (such as Alaska) can substitute one year of work experience in an accounting firm for the required accounting credits.

E. Most states do not require candidates’ citizenship or residency.

Some states have great restrictions on the US CPA application requirements for applicants outside the United States, or require citizenship or residency. For these states, non-US applicants can be excluded first. No need to think about it.

F. Restrictions on the minimum age of candidates.

Most states have no age limit. If you are a current school applicant, you need to contact the state accounting committee you are applying for and ask the school to fill in a unified certificate of enrollment. For specific circumstances, you need to contact the state accounting committee to inquire.

The above requirements often require you to have the CPA exam qualification at the same time, and they vary according to the state you are applying for. 2. Common application states: Currently, the states with the largest number of international candidates taking the exam include Delaware, California, Hawaii, Guam, Illinois, and Washington. In addition, states such as Alaska, Montana, New Hampshire, Maine, Virginia, and Vermont also have more applicants each year. International candidate selection. 3. Academic qualification certification

(1) Certification instructions: For non-U.S. international applicants, academic qualification certification must be completed before applying for the U.S. CPA exam. The most critical thing in the process is the preparation of academic materials.

(2) Material preparation:

Overseas academic qualifications certification application form, fill in the original Chinese graduation certificate, degree certificate, and transcript corresponding to the academic qualifications (or a copy with the school’s red seal) document) and its corresponding English translation. (Note: The school cannot provide the original English translation, and must provide the English notarization certificate made by the notary department based on the Chinese original.)

Certificates or transcripts of other international accounting qualification examinations that have been taken, of your own choice , for example: ACCA CIA CGA CIMA AIA Australian CPA, etc.; in addition, a credit evaluation report (Evaluation Form) made by FACS (Foreign Academic Credentials Service) or other educational evaluation agencies acceptable to the applying state is provided. For details, please check the AICPA admissions website of each state.

Requirements: All materials must be placed in the school’s school envelope, with a red seal stamped on the seal. Transcripts must have credits or class hours, not just scores.

Reminder: Notarized documents of English academic qualifications are not accepted by all evaluation agencies, so try to avoid using notarized documents; try to avoid applying for materials during the school winter and summer vacations. AICPA application conditions: 1. Basic conditions

The application conditions and requirements for the US CPA are relatively flexible. Different states have different registration requirements for candidates. Most states require a college degree of 150 semester hours (equivalent to 5 years), but a few states allow a college degree of 120 semester hours (equivalent to 4 years). Delaware now requires a college degree of 120 semester hours (equivalent to 4 years). It is the only state that only requires 60 semester hours (equivalent to 2 years) of a college degree. In China, state-recognized college degrees or above (including full-time, self-study, adult education) are generally recognized (some states do not recognize self-study or distance-obtained qualifications), and majors other than accounting can also apply.

So the general requirements for exam registration:

A. Bachelor's degree or about to obtain a bachelor's degree, no restrictions for individual cases.

For example: Delaware and Illinois have a minimum education requirement of associate degree, while Vermont has no special restrictions on minimum education requirements.

B. Requirements for more than 150 total credits (states that do not require 150 credits, such as Maine, New Hampshire, California, Colorado, etc.)

General undergraduate Most of the credits obtained for academic background (except for double majors) do not reach 150 total credits (some schools can meet this requirement). A bachelor's degree or above must satisfy 150 credits. Considering the stringent requirements of academic qualification evaluation and certification agencies on domestic academic credits, candidates are reminded to carefully choose the state where they want to apply.

C. There are certain requirements for accounting credits and business credits, and individual states need to meet additional requirements.

Candidates are generally required to meet the requirements of 24 accounting credits and 24 business credits. Individual state exam requirements are relatively low. For example, Maine has no accounting and business credit requirements, and New Hampshire has separate accounting and business credits. 12 required.

In addition, some states also need to meet specific courses required, such as Guam, Delaware, Vermont, Colorado, etc. If you meet the requirements for general accounting or business credits, but cannot meet Candidates are still not eligible to apply for one of the specific course requirements.

D. Some states (such as Alaska) can substitute one year of work experience in an accounting firm for the required accounting credits.

E. Most states do not require candidates’ citizenship or residency.

Some states have great restrictions on the US CPA application requirements for applicants outside the United States, or require citizenship or residency. For these states, non-US applicants can be excluded first. No need to think about it.

F. Restrictions on the minimum age of candidates.

Most states have no age limit. If you are a current school applicant, you need to contact the state accounting committee you are applying for and ask the school to fill in a unified certificate of enrollment. For specific circumstances, you need to contact the state accounting committee to inquire.

The above requirements often require you to have the CPA exam qualification at the same time, and they vary according to the state you are applying for. 2. Common application states: Currently, the states with the largest number of international candidates taking the exam include Delaware, California, Hawaii, Guam, Illinois, and Washington. In addition, states such as Alaska, Montana, New Hampshire, Maine, Virginia, and Vermont also have more applicants each year. International candidate selection. 3. Academic qualification certification

(1) Certification instructions: For non-U.S. international applicants, academic qualification certification must be completed before applying for the U.S. CPA exam. The most critical thing in the process is the preparation of academic materials.

(2) Material preparation:

Overseas academic qualifications certification application form, fill in the original Chinese graduation certificate, degree certificate, and transcript corresponding to the academic qualifications (or a copy with the school’s red seal) document) and its corresponding English translation. (Note: The school cannot provide the original English translation, and must provide the English notarization certificate made by the notary department based on the Chinese original.)

Certificates or transcripts of other international accounting qualification examinations that have been taken, of your own choice , for example: ACCA CIA CGA CIMA AIA Australian CPA, etc.; in addition, a credit evaluation report (Evaluation Form) made by FACS (Foreign Academic Credentials Service) or other educational evaluation agencies acceptable to the applying state is provided. For details, please check the AICPA admissions website of each state.

Requirements: All materials must be placed in the school’s school envelope, with a red seal stamped on the seal. Transcripts must have credits or class hours, not just scores.

Reminder: Notarized documents of English academic qualifications are not accepted by all evaluation agencies, so try to avoid submitting notarized documents; try to avoid applying for materials during the school’s winter and summer vacations, because schools generally do not process related materials during the holidays. . Source: China Accounting Online School