Posted: January 15 2009 at 8:40am | IP Logged

After passing all 4 exams u need to work for a CPA firm to get a license right?

What if I pass all 4 exams in 2009 and plan to work for a CPA firm in say 2015 and get a license can I do that or do u need to work for a CPA firm right a way .

I mean does u r passing result expire in X years if u dont work for a CPA firm

Posted: January 15 2009 at 9:38am | IP Logged

must have 4 years of work experience within 10 years, from the date of passing the cpa exams.

exam credits will not expire.

Posted: January 16 2009 at 11:15am | IP Logged

It looks like in Delaware now you need both a certificate and permit to practice to use the title CPA.  If you only have a certificate you have to use CPA not in public practice.

8.2.1 An individual who holds a certificate of certified public accountant but does not maintain a permit to practice may use the designation "certified public accountant" or the abbreviation "CPA" if:

8.2.1.1 The certificate of certified public accountant has not been suspended or revoked and is in good standing;

8.2.1.2 The individual does not engage in the practice of certified or public accountancy and does not offer to perform certified or public accountancy services; and

8.2.1.3 The individual places the words “not in public practice” adjacent to their CPA title on any business card, letterhead or any other document or device, with the exception of their CPA certificate on which their CPA title appears.

Posted: January 16 2009 at 6:31pm | IP Logged

Isn't that just in the state though?  For example, if you obtain a certification in DE but approach a client in say, MD for example, you won't be able to use the 'CPA' designation  because you do not meet MD's CPA requirements.  This is how I understand it.  If I am wrong, someone else can explain it.