Does anyone know of a state that does not require experience verified by a CPA?  I'm taking the exam late in life and I am currently a VP of Finance (potentially the CFO soon).  The current CFO, my supervisor, let his CPA lapse.  I have over 10 years of accounting experience.

I'm in GA and I'm wondering if I pass the exams in GA can I apply for licensure in a state that does not have the CPA work experience verification requirement. 

This is a question from Illinois: 

I know this is a little late, I am in process of applying to Illinois after much research, I had called them and was told that in the rules for experience, it doesn't say anything about working under a CPA, only need one year experience. 

By the way did you find your answer?? Or anyone who have been licensed in Illinois, is this true??

Section 1420.10  Experience

The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation (Division) shall license as certified public accountants individuals who have had at least one year of full-time experience, or its equivalent, providing any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills that may be gained through employment in government, industry, academia, or public practice. 

http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801420se ctions.html