What is the difference between getting a CPA certificate versus a license? Can I work in New York State with a CPA certificate from Delaware?
A certificate means you have passed the CPA Exam and are *eligible* to receive a license to practice. After receiving your certificate, you receive your license by completing the experience requirement. (See the “Experience Requirements” section on this page: http://www.op.nysed.gov/cpa.htm.) You can only practice accounting once you have earned your license. Additionally, if you work in public practice, you will also need to keep up with your Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements (http://www.nysscpa.org/faeorg/cpereqs1.htm), in order to keep your license current and in good standing. So you cannot work in New York State with a Delaware certificate. A Delaware *license*, on the other hand, is a different story. In this case, each state has different rules regarding eligibility to practice with another state’s license. I suggest you contact the New York State Education Department (SED). Here’s the SED’s contact info: http://www.op.nysed.gov/cpacontact.htm, CPA license req
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