p_prince5 wrote: Hey i have exactly the same question , i live in Orlando too but does that means that scores does expire in other states ? if anybody knows a state that doesnt have this score expiration thing please let me know because i have to leave the country straight after my last part so if the score expires i am screwed but if not i can apply in another state

Hi p_prince. You just need to apply for the license before you leave. You should leave a forwarding address of where you'll be going and then fill out the application and send it back to Florida. If you don't meet the 150-hr educational requirement by the time of application, then don't worry about applying. You don't need to have the 1 year experience before applying for the license though but you do need it to receive the license. If you don't have the experience, they will just put your application on hold.

You don't want to get a license in another state that you won't be practicing in. From what I've read, the firms down here will prefer for you to be licensed in the state of Florida. Plus, Florida says you can't call yourself a CPA here if you are not licensed in this state.

From the Colorodo web page,

http://www.dora.state.co.us/Accountants/requirements.htm

Fourth, you must have one year of experience in public accounting, under the direct supervision of an actively licensed Certified Public Accountant, or experience that the Board deems to be equivalent. The experience must be gained 5 years before or after passing the Uniform CPA Examination.

Any other states have this requirement to get the work experience within a certain period of time? Imagine having to retake the test?