wshaw wrote: gm_Simon: I hope the same happens for me, here's where I'm at... Passed 4 parts and ethics exam 2007 6/2/09 - Attest & General experience signed and sent to CBA by partner (pathway 2) 6/3/09 - Sent application package with $250 check (general app., live scan copy and criminal background) ----Crossing my fingers this is a fast process---- Everyone at my work told me to expect 5 to 6 months before I'm finally licensed, however, I'm noticing the last couple posts where people have been going through the process faster.

I was kinda shocked myself that the process was so quick. My biggest problem with the whole process might be the fact that the wall certificate is so big. With the frame, it's too big to put in my office. So I just left it at my mom's house. :)

calvol - I am so bumped...I just check with my prior supervisors and they are all CPA with inactive status!!!  What am I going to do?  I dont' dare change job in this climate and now I 'm going to have my test exams sitting there......

calvol wrote: MsCPA: In California, you may get licensed as a "General" CPA, i.e., without attest experience. This requires either one or two years of General accounting experience under a licensed CPA (one year if you have 150hrs of education). I recently did general accounting (no attest) for a small CPA firm and was licensed after one year experience.