Application for Transfer of Exam Credit Towar Certification

Applications and Fees

Credit card payment must be remitted at time of application submission. Applications withdrawn after submission are subject to a non-refundable application processing fee.

License Fee Schedule

Additional Information

1. The Board has no provisions for refunding or crediting a paid examination fee toward a future exam upon the non-appearance of a candidate at the exam site.
2. Respond to all questions in order to avoid delay in processing your application. Provide full disclosure to any YES answers for questions 1-11 on the personal questions page.
3. Please call the Board office to make sure the following documents have been received:
   • Interstate Exchange of Examination and Licensure Information.
   • Transcripts from all schools attended.
4. All college transcripts must be sent directly from the college or university via e-mail for electronic transcripts or U.S. Postal Service at:
   • Mail to:
     West Virginia Board of Accountancy
     405 Capitol Street, Suite 908
     Charleston, WV 25301-1744
   or
   • via send electronically to wvboa.wv.gov
5. Your application cannot be considered until all college transcripts have been received.

Required Documentation

Please have the following documents scanned in Adobe .pdf format and on hand for upload during the application process.

1. Passport style photo 2"x 2" recent (within the past year) color passport-style photograph (head and shoulders view with plain background).
   • The Board will not accept photos with family members, graduation photos, photos taken at parties, sporting events, etc. or photos with Aunt Jane's dining room wallpaper pattern in the background.
2. Interstate Exchange of Examination and Licensure Information download.
   • Complete the top section of the form and forward it to the state board that can verify your exam scores. The state board must send the completed form directly back to the Board office for incorporation into your application documents.
3. Completed Character Witness Page download
4. DD 214 or other discharge form if you served in the military (if applicable)
5. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by NASBA's International Exam Services (NIES) evaluation.
6. Proper documentation supporting any name change:
   • If name was changed due to marriage, provide a copy of the Marriage Certificate.
   • If name was changed due to divorce, provide a copy of the first page indicating Civil Action Number and the page pertaining to your name change.
   • If name was changed by court order, provide a copy of the supporting court document.

The Transfer of Examination Credit Toward Certification Application does not constitute an application for Certification or License. Upon passing the examination, meeting the 150-semester hour academic requirement and completion of the experience requirement, you must make separate application for certification and pay the appropriate application fees.

Please allow 30 days for processing and review.

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