USCPA美国注册会计师，获得USCPA执照可以帮助自己的执业发展，在获得执照的过程中有收获，也有挑战。取得USCPA执照基本有三个部分：教育、考试和经验，部分州还需要参加道德考试。参加USCPA考试可以在USCPA官网下载USCPA考试手册和在NASBA官网查看报考信息等帮助自己获取有价值的信息。
一、获取USCPA执照基本步骤
确定USCPA报考资格
By visiting the NASBA website,you can learn whether you meet the education requirements needed to take the CPA Exam.Most candidates can take an Exam section with only 120 college credits,but you should verify with your specific jurisdiction.If you live outside the U.S.,NASBA’s International Evaluation Services can help you determine your eligibility.
提交申请
Once you’ve determined your eligibility,it’s time to apply.Complete the application through NASBA’s CPA Central portal and submit the required documentation for verification.Once verified,you’ll receive your Notice to Schedule(NTS),which is valid for six months and allows you to schedule your CPA Exam section.
安排考试
After deciding when you want to take your CPA Exam section,use your NTS to schedule your test day through Prometric.
考试学习
Each section of the CPA Exam is a rigorous assessment of the minimum technical knowledge and skills required for initial licensure.You’ll take one section at a time so make sure to use all the resources and tools available to you,including the CPA Exam Blueprints and the CPA Exam Sample Tests.
参加考试
You’ll have 18 months to pass all four CPA Exam sections with a minimum score of 75.The CPA Exam is administered continuously throughout the year,so this gives you the flexibility to test when it’s most convenient for you.Check our score release dates to find out when you can expect to receive your score after testing.Once you’ve passed all four sections,verify whether your jurisdiction requires a separate Ethics examination before applying for your license.
申请执照
When applying for your license,verify that you have the required college credit hours.Generally,you must have 150 with a concentration in accounting.This includes 30 hours in accounting subjects and 24 hours in business administration subjects.A minimum of 15 hours must be at the upper-division or graduate level.
As for experience,all candidates for licensure must have a minimum of one year of experience(approximately 2,000 hours)verified by a licensed CPA.Your experience should include work in accounting,attestation,auditing,or taxation.It’s important to check the specific experience requirements with your jurisdiction.
二、申请USCPA执照的意义，何时申请？
申请了USCPA执照才是一个真正的USCPA持证人。
如果你不从事审计工作，如果没有换区其他证书的打算，那么可以不申请执照，不过要注意下考试州对四科成绩有效期有没有要求。
一般四科全科通过后，成绩是没有有效期限制的，但是也不排除有个别州有特殊的限制，比如佛蒙特是限定了USCPA四科通过后，要在4年内申请执照。
所以如果自己不着急申请执照先确定下自己的考试州成绩有效期问题。
