Transfer of Credit - Application & Forms

The Application of Intent and Transfer of Credit Forms may be submitted at any time and there is no deadline.

The Application of Intent and Transfer of Credit Forms are used to evaluate an applicant's education to determine if it complies with the Public Accountancy Act and the Board's Rules. It is also used to allow the Board to complete a background investigation of the applicant. A person who meets the education and background requirements of the Board, prior to taking the CPA Exam, and has active credit on the CPA Exam earned as a candidate of another licensing jurisdiction may transfer the credits to Texas.

The Application of Intent expires two years after submission to the Board, unless the applicant takes the CPA Exam or becomes a Texas CPA within the two years. If an applicant does not take the CPA Exam or become a Texas CPA within the two-year period, a new Application of Intent is required.

To transfer credits that you earned as a Texas candidate to another licensing jurisdiction, you should follow these steps:

• Contact the board of accountancy in the state or territory where you want to be certified and licensed for the requirements and forms.
• Submit to the Texas Board all forms and instructions of the other board of accountancy where you want to become a CPA.
• Submit to the Texas Board a check or money order payable to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for $40 along with the required forms and forwarding instructions.

Review, complete, and print a Transfer of Credit Form.