Hi All,

I am so glad that I have joined this forum. Looking forward for your valuable insights for getting CPA lisenced. I am an international applicatant and just got my evaluation done by FACS.

As per the evaluation, I have the following

Degree equal to US baccalaureate.

150 semester credits

24 Accounting credits

Some points to consider in the selection.

1) not a us citizen/resident

2) dont have public accounting experiance (exp for 2+ years as financial analyst in canada)

Please help me choose the best state.

Thanks,

Ragavi

hi ragavi, u can definitely apply from NJ,  u may apply from delaware.

here is the link for nj

http://www.njscpa.org/students/exam/edreq.cfm

some states have residence requirement, better if you check individual state requirements.

Delaware.  I have same case as you and that's why I'm Delaware.

(At the time I started, DE was easier for eligibility than NJ based on my individual circumstances.)

shaileshm75- If I were in the situation you describe, I would submit your application as soon as you hear back from FACS with a confirmation that your credits are acceptable.  If you hear back that you still need hours, you can go take care of that.  Or if you hear back that you're all set, then you would submit your application immediately to NASBA.  You would only pay for the exams you are ready to sit for immediately, and the time period starts running as soon as an NTS is issued.  Yes this means you will have to pay another fee when you apply for the other two sections, but the fee is probably worth it if you really feel you need that much time to prepare.