I have 3 years of industry experience but need public audit experience for my CPA sign-off. I’m actively applying, and thought my corporate background would be an asset, but the feedback I keep getting from firms is that my background is too industry-focused. Is anyone else experiencing this?

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You could transfer the exam scores to a state that doesn't require a CPA to sign off on the experience. Alabama, for example.

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No states require public accounting experience as far as I know. You should just need a CPA to sign off, or get licensed through AL like the above poster suggested.

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Interestingly, AL is maybe the only state that doesn't require a CPA to sign off on the experience. I'm licensed in AL and my signer wasn't even an accountant. Kentucky allows any CPA to sign off on your experience, doesn't have to be one you worked under.

I got my CPA while working in the industry. Find a CPA who works for your company who is familiar with what you do and start working with them to get them comfortable enough with your experience that they sign off.

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