I concur with what hpforester said; if you're not signing off reports or forms as a CPA, you're not soliciting clients for professional services as a CPA, and you're only using the letters for employment solely to indicate that you earned the credential, provided you indicate the state(s) where you hold the credential, I don't see why that should or would pose a problem, although applying for reciprocity would help mitigate this issue entirely and render your concern as moot.
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Posted: 22 May 2012 at 17:16 | IP Logged
In case anyone comes back to read this old post:
It turns out you CAN mention that you're a CPA in your resume, even if out-of-state. I asked a lawyer that specializes in professional licenses in the State of Florida, and his answer was that you could, since it's an "earned credential."
As long as you don't "hold yourself out" as a CPA (e.g. putting the letters CPA after your e-mail signature, or in a business card, or performing public accounting services such as auditing, etc.), you're OK.
I just edited my resume accordingly, and put "CPA (out of state)" just to be on the safe side.
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I would preference that each state is different. In NC, you are not even supposed to tell anyone that you are a CPA if you're not licensed in NC. They consider that as putting yourself out as a CPA. What else would be implied if you put John Doe, CPA?? Regardless of whether it is on a resume, board committee, etc.
It's much easier to just apply for reciprocity and use it the right way.
It is EARNED in your state for which you are licensed. Therefore, for other states...contact your board for clarification!
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