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CPA License

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Foreign Credential Evaluation for CPA Exam by ERES

ERES specializes in foreign transcript evaluation for CPA exam candidates. Our reliable and efficient services help individuals with foreign education navigate the CPA licensure process. We assess and equate foreign credentials to their US equivalency, ensuring a smooth transition and eligibility for the CPA exam. 

With our expertise in foreign education evaluation for CPA, you can trust us to provide accurate and comprehensive assessments that meet the specific requirements of the licensing board. Save time and eliminate confusion by choosing ERES for your foreign credential evaluation needs for the CPA exam.

List of CPA Boards that we work with

*If you don’t find the board you would like to apply below, we suggest verifying with the board before submitting your application.

  • California Board of Accountancy
  • Connecticut State Board of Accountancy
  • Colorado Board of Accountancy
  • Guam Board of Accountancy
  • Kentucky Board of Accountancy
  • Michigan Board of Accountancy
  • Nebraska Board of Accountancy
  • Ohio Board of Accountancy
  • South Dakota Board of Accountancy
  • Utah Board of Accountancy
  • Vermont Board of Accountancy

General Required Documentation

*You must submit an application and obtain a reference# before sending ERES any documents. We are not responsible for any documents that arrive without a reference#.

1. For CPA evaluation, original documents (diploma and transcripts) must be sealed in a closed envelope stamped by the school.

2. These original documents may be certified true copies of the originals.

3. The sealed envelope may be sent from the institution to us directly by mail or submit by the applicant.

  • Original Degree Certificate / Diploma
  • Original Transcript or Marksheet in Native Language
  • Scanned copy of Thesis/Dissertation (for PhD programs only)
  • Official English Translation of the Degree Certificate / Diploma and Transcripts or Marksheet if the language of instruction was not English

Requirement Details

ERES requires a precise, accurate, word by word translation for each document submitted in a language other than English.

List of acceptable translations:

  • Translation from an ATA member
  • School-issued official Translation
  • Translation from a professional translator or translation agency

Basic Service

Course by Course Evaluation

Includes the institution(s) attended, dates of attendance, credential(s) earned, and US equivalence(s). It also lists all courses including grade, semester units, course level in US standard units and grades, and identifies Accounting and Business-related courses.

Fee: Starts from $360

View Sample Report: Download

Additional Service

Translation

*Translated info will be put into evaluations only; NOT separately translate

List of language ERES can Translate:

  • Afghani
  • Arabic
  • Azerbaijani
  • Belarusian
  • Bosnian
  • Bulgarian
  • Chinese
  • Croatian
  • Czech
  • Farsi
  • French
  • Italian
  • Latvian
  • Lithuanian
  • Macedonian
  • Moldovan
  • Mongolian
  • Montenegrin
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Turkish
  • Ukrainian
  • Uzbek

Course List translation

Courses 0-60 61-70 71-80 81-110 111-150 150 and above
Price $110 $145 $165 $220 $275 $330

Diploma / Certificate or Proof Letter Translation

Quantity 0-3 Each additional
Price $45 additional $10

GPA

Overall Grade Point Average

Available upon request with Course by Course Evaluation for an additional $50.

Rush Service

*General Turnaround time without rush service is 5-7 weeks.

R15 (15-Day Rush Service)

Ready for pick-up or mailing in 15 or 16 business days after receipt of complete application, documents and payment.

Fee: additional $85

R10 (10-Day Rush Service)

Ready for pick-up or mailing in 10 or 11 business days after receipt of complete application, documents and payment.

Fee: additional $120

R5 (5-Day Rush Service)

Ready for pick-up or mailing in 5 or 6 business days after receipt of complete application, documents and payment.

Fee: additional $180

R1 (1-Day Rush Service)

Ready for pick-up or mailing in 1 business day after receipt of complete application, documents and payment. (Call for availability)

Fee: additional $290

R0 (Same Day Rush Service)

Ready for pick-up or mailing in same business day (before 3:00pm) after receipt of complete application, documents and payment. (Call for availability)

Fee: additional $350

Extra Copies

The initial evaluation only includes one official evaluation copy in a sealed envelope. Each additional official sealed copy is $25 with the initial evaluation.

Mailing

All ERES mailing services require signature and include tracking number.

Mails Price
M1 (Domestic USPS Priority) $25 per address
M2 (Domestic USPS Express) $40 per address
I (International USPS, UPS or FedEx) Fee Varies
Digital Delivery $20 per address

FAQs

  • Can non-US citizens take the CPA exam?

    A Non-US citizen can apply for the CPA exam if they meet all the necessary requirements.

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  • What is CPA evaluation?

    A CPA evaluation is a credential evaluation report of your education and transcripts, interpreted in a detailed way to present your total credits and Unites to the board to ensure that you meet the educational requirements to sit for the Exam.

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  • Is credential evaluation necessary for CPA?

    Yes, it is if you were educated and awarded degrees outside the United States.

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ERES official new address is now 4773 Mangels Blvd, Fairfield CA, 94534

If you are planning to send any documents please use the new address above. If your package has already been sent out to our previous location at 2480 Hilborn Rd. Don’t worry, they are being forwarded to the new address though it may take a few more days for delivery.

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