Is it a time frame for taking a CPA exam? What means is that I graduated for a few years but didn’t take CPA exam. After starting with a job at PA, I always feel exhausted and endless work. Now, I don’t have a busy schedule anymore, then think of taking CPA exam will be an option. Before I submit application and paperwork, I have to make sure if my credits are still valid. That’s the reason why I’m asking if there is a time frame for taking a CPA exam.

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Once you have the 150 credits or whatever your state requires, they won’t expire. You will still be eligible to sit for the exam.

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Thank you for that information.

Yes there is. You have to pass all 4 parts within 18 months I believe or you start to lose your credits

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All of your college credits will be valid. There is an 18 month window in which you have to pass all of the exams, so once you start them you need to continue taking them or the scores will be lost.

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The 18 month window starts after you've registered for or passed your first exam - can't remember which), so if you start with FAR (typically considered the hardest one), then you will have 18 months to complete the other three. This means you have around 6 months for each exam, which is more than doable.

However, I would highly recommend taking off time from work to focus on passing at least two exams. It is very difficult to work fulltime in PA and study at the same time.

I’m just out of PA this year. That’s the reason why I am considering to take CPA exam. It’s impossible for me to study if I’m still at PA.

Thank you for everyone helpful comments. I think I know what to do next. Hope everyone will enjoy life better after the deadline 10/15.

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