brenda wrote: I passed the CPA exam in TN when it was a 2-tier system. I did not pay for the "Wall Certificate" b/c it cost $100, and I was flat broke. But I thought I still had certification (just not the experience that would get me the "permit" so I could call myself a CPA). I went on to graduate school.... then TN changed the law to a 1-Tier system and had a grandfathering clause saying that anyone holding a certificate would be grandfathered in as a CPA w/o the work experience. I was told I didn't qualify b/c I didn't pay for the Wall Certificate!! That doesn't sound right. Has this happened to anyone else here? Please let me hear from you.

File an appeal with the board or, contact with TN State CPA society. they should be able to guide you.