Q&A Category: Work & Internship Experience

Can overseas work experience count towards my required hours for CPA Licensure?

CPA Questions & Answers Can overseas work experience count towards my required hours for CPA Licensure? It depends on the state/jurisdiction in which you decide to obtain your license. Many states accept non-public work experience as long as it is verified under the supervision of a CPA. ← Back to CPA Question Categories Sign Up […]

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Can volunteering count towards the work experience required for CPA Licensure?

CPA Questions & Answers Can volunteering count towards the work experience required for CPA Licensure? For most states, volunteering counts towards work experience for CPA licensure. The work experience requirements vary by jurisdiction, therefore, check your jurisdiction’s specific requirements. ← Back to CPA Question Categories Sign Up to Learn More! Join our mailing list today to […]

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Do internship hours count towards the work experience requirement for CPA Licensure?

CPA Questions & Answers Do internship hours count towards the work experience requirement for CPA Licensure? Yes, internship hours count toward work experience. Since many states require that work experience is verified under the supervision of a CPA, if the duration of your internship is less than the requirement for your state/jurisdiction, then obtain verification […]

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Does all of my work experience need to be completed within the same company/organization?

CPA Questions & Answers Does all of my work experience need to be completed within the same company/organization? No, all of your work experience does not need to be completed within the same company or organization. Most states require that work experience is supervised by a licensed CPA; therefore, all work experience must have proper […]

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Does my work experience have to come from a public accounting firm?

CPA Questions & Answers Does my work experience have to come from a public accounting firm? Your work experience requirement is based on your state/jurisdiction. Most states/jurisdictions require at least two years of public accounting experience. However, many states/jurisdictions also accept non-public accounting experience (e.g., industry, government), although the number of years deemed acceptable are […]

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How do I get an accounting internship?

CPA Questions & Answers How do I get an accounting internship? To find internships, visit your university’s career center, attend Meet the Firms events, and go to career job fairs. For summer internships, accounting firms begin the hiring process in the late fall of the preceding year, nearly six months before the internship even begins. […]

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How many hours of work experience is required when it says, for example, “one year” or “two years?”

CPA Questions & Answers How many hours of work experience is required when it says, for example, “one year” or “two years?” Work experience is based on full-time employment. Full-time employment is considered to be a 5-day work week with 35-40 hours per week, excluding overtime. Acceptable part-time (no fewer than 20 hours per week) […]

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