what is the easiest state to obtain the cpa license?
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I don't think that test is going to be easy in any state, but some time that requirements are different.  Study hard and you will pass.  Try the Becker CPA review, if you are having problems.
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With regards to licensing a Childcare facility, information can be obtained from the STATE GOVERNMENT-, HUMAN SERVICES DEPT OF-, Child Care Licensing \n\n(Check the State Government pages of your local telephone book). \n\nAll other legal, accounting or tax matters should be referred to an appropriate licensed professional.  \n\nTheir assistance may facilitate your compliance with the local licensing requirements of the community, in which you reside or conduct business.
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If you are thinking of becoming a certified public accountant in California, there are two important goals to focus on -- passing the CPA exam and meeting licensing requirements.\n\nIn order to qualify to take the CPA exam, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 10 semester units in accounting and/or auditing, and 35 semester units in other business-related courses. If you do not have a bachelor's degree, you must have at least 120 semester units of coursework, including 10 units in accounting and 35 units in other business-related coursework.\n\nYou may also have the equivalent education from a foreign college or university. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by board-approved Academic Credential Services, and evaluations must be submitted to the California Board of Accountancy either prior to applying for the CPA exam, or with the exam application.\n\nThe education requirements can also be met by receiving a passing grade in Board-specified preliminary examinations provided by the College Level Examination Program, along with 10 semester units of accounting from an accredited college or university, or by being a member of a Board-recognized foreign accounting society.\n\nCourses that fulfill the 35-unit requirement for business and/or accounting include: \n\n   Economics (no minimum/maximum)  \n Management (no minimum/maximum)  \n Finance (no minimum/maximum)  \n Business administration (no minimum/maximum)  \n Marketing (no minimum/maximum)  \n Computer science (6 units maximum)  \n Commercial law/data processing (6 units maximum)  \n Business communications (3 units maximum)  \n Mathematics of finance (3 units maximum)  \n Statistics (6 units maximum) \n\n\nIn determining accounting/auditing courses, do not include taxation courses, unless the title specifies "accounting" or "auditing." Taxation courses are recognized by the Board under the "business-related" category, and not toward meeting the minimum required 10 semester units of accounting.\n\nIf your college units are in quarters, you must multiply your total units by two-thirds or .666 for the semester equivalent.\n\nThe four-part, two-day CPA exam is given twice a year, in May and November. For detailed information about the test, or requirements to take it, call the California Board of Accountancy's exam division at (916) 263-3955. A brochure titled "Information for Certified Public Accountant Candidates" is available on request.\n\nApplication requests may be obtained by writing, calling or sending a fax request to the Board office. Write the California Board of Accountancy, Examination Unit, 2000 Evergreen St., Suite 250, Sacramento, CA, 95815-3832; or call the Board at (916) 263-3953; or send a fax to (916) 263-3675. Exam applications will be released around Feb. 1 for the May exam, and around Aug. 1 for the November exam.\n\nLicense Requirements\n\nAfter passing the CPA exam, the next step is to apply for a license. CPA candidates must have worked under the direct supervision of a licensed CPA for two, three or four years, depending on their education level. That experience can be gained before or after taking the CPA exam. The California Board of Accountancy also has a guideline that CPA candidates should complete 500 audit hours in order to receive their licenses. Requests for licenses from candidates who do not have 500 audit hours will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the board.\n\nDetailed information about licensing requirements is available from the California Board of Accountancy.   If your last name starts with the letters A through G, call (916) 263-3946; H through Q, call (916) 263-3945; and R through Z, call 3947.
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To become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), you need to take an exam that is administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).\n\nThe American University in Cairo (AUC) offers Becker Review classes for CPA exam preparation.  For more information, contact: The American University in Cario, Greek Campus, El Jameel Center, 6th Floor, Tel: (202)7976732\n\nGood Luck!
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Contact the state board licensing accountants in your state.
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CPA specializing in taxation has the easiest time finding work.  PARTNERS make the most money.  No matter which accounting specialty you go into, make absolutely certain that you are COMPUTER LITERATE and understand COMPUTERIZED DATABASES or you will be an old fogey within a few years.\n\nIf you're good at math, an ACTUARY makes much more money than any of the accountants.  Actuaries have math degrees.
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You need to obtain a state real estate license.
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If you want a law degree that will actually allow you to practice law in the United States, you should look solely at ABA law schools. \nHere in the States, actually practicing law requires that you take (and pass) a 'bar exam' after completing law school (you actually take a portion of the exam while still in law school, but the big part is after). These exams are administered on a state level, so that if you want to practice law in California, you must pass the California bar exam. Some states have what is called reciprocity that makes it so states will accept a bar exam  score(or a certain amount of legal experience) from another state. You can find out about a state's reciprocity bydoing a quick search, or visiting the website for that state's bar assosciation. \nThe problem with non-ABA schools is that only two or three states will even allow you to take the bar exam unless you attend an ABA accredited law school. That said two of those states are California and Florida. You should look at the bar pass rates for the schools as well, since unless you pass the bar you can't practice law in the states.\nIf you do end up having to take the LSAT I have heaps of advice on that (I scored in the 99.9th percentile).\nyoungnedofthehill@yahoo.com
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Generally you have to pass a State Board of Education Certification test, which are given about 4 or 5 times each year. You also will most likely need to go through a college or university education program. Check with your local board of education and state board of education for all specific requirements for your home state.
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It depends what state the notary is licensed in.
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They are several choices for accountant wannabes including CPA, CIMA and ACCA. So I guess, these sites might help you ;\n\nCPA Australia ; http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/rde/xchg\nCIMA UK ; http://www.cimaglobal.com\nACCA UK ; http://www.accaglobal.com
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Congratulations on your big accomplishment!  I got my AA degree last year, and I have transferred to a 4 year university.  It is a stepping stone on your way to higher education.\n\nI looked in the help ads for my local paper, and yes...there were jobs that asked for at least a two year degree in accounting, and payroll type work.  Of course it is not what a CPA would do, but it is some type of payroll, or excel type of imput.\n\nSo there is an advantage because it shows employers that you have taken the next step and are willing to.\n\nGood luck.\n\nDave
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You can get a 2 year associates degree for lower level acct. jobs. A 4 year degree will take you much farther. Get a CPA and you can do even more.
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You must first register your business with the state where you reside.  Visit your state's government Website to get started.
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Check with the state of interest -- I posted a link to the SBA's Directory of States, Where to Obtain Business Licenses.\n\nHope that helps!
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Each state has its own requirements to become certified.  You can check with your state licensing board for the specifics.\n1.  Education - You need to have a certain number of credit hours of college level accounting courses.  Then you need to pass the exam and have a certain amount of years of experience (1 - 3 depending on the state).\n2.  I took the a prep course.  It was expensive but worth it.  There are a number of different study aids so it really depends on your personal commitment and study habits.\n3. The exam is very comprehensive and difficult.  The pass rate is very low.  When I took it, calculators were not allowed but today they are.  It's an ever changing animal!\n4.  In reality, nothing.  But the perception of the public is that if you are a CPA, you know your stuff.  Today, employers want the CPA designation as a minimum.\n5.  Salary will depend on many things such as geographic location, industry (public or private), employer (large or small) and the position (tax, general).  The potential is great if you are talented and work hard to keep up with the changing atmosphere.\n6.  A CPA specializing in tax will most likely work in a public accounting firm ( and i suggest you get some experience in one...the education is immeasurable.)  Public firms are tough though.  The hours during tax season are long and your social life will be nonexistent.  Some firms specialize in an industry too so your exposure to issues will be concentrated.  If public is not for you, then working for a corporation is possible.  You most likely will be in the HQ office and will have a limited number of issues (unless its a multi national with many lines of business.)  The last is with the government, or specifically, the IRS.  The issues will be wide spread and will be a good learning experience.  The pay is not the tops but the experience will be valuable to take to your next job.\nI've been a CPA for almost 20 years and it's been very rewarding.  I took the exam 4 times and passed all four parts on the 4th time.  Failing it should not be discouraging.  You need to give yourself 5 months of heavy studying and you should be able to pass.\nGood luck.
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You can get a state wholesale license for the state of California, by contacting your local City Hall.\n\nIf you are refering to a federal wholesale license, you can go to www.irs.gov and get one there for ten dollars. :)