Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please Note: If your institution is accredited by one of the regionally accrediting bodies in the United States, you do not need an international education evaluation for the CPA examination. Send your official transcripts to the state board for review.  The accrediting bodies are listed below:

• Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges

My education was denied for the CPA examination and I need to take additional courses. Where do I need to go to take classes?

You can take additional classes from a recognized institution in your home country, or you can take additional classes from an accredited school in the United States. Please visit our Resources for Deficient Education page for information on accredited schools.

Do you evaluate international credentials for post-secondary institution admission purposes?

No. We only evaluate international education documents for CPA examination and licensing.

Do you evaluate documents for immigration or employment purposes?

No.

I submitted original documents for evaluation, will my documents be returned?

You can request that your original documents be returned when submitting your application. However, you will be responsible for any related return shipping costs. You must pay for return shipping via courier service with a signature required. This is to ensure that your documents are returned to you and you must sign for them upon return.

Please Note: Mail all application documents to NASBA International Evaluation Services. Failure to add International Evaluation Services to the address will result in the delay of your application being processed.

What type of payments will NASBA International Evaluation Services accept?

Credit card payments are accepted through our online application system.

My institution/degree program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Do I need an education evaluation?

Yes.

My institution/degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Do I need an education evaluation?

Yes.

What if my institution no longer exists?

If your academic institution no longer exists, please contact your Ministry of Education or governmental accrediting body for educational documentation. Your country’s embassy or consulate may also be of service to you.

Currently, NASBA International Evaluation Services does not serve my jurisdiction. Which international evaluation services are accepted by my jurisdiction?

We have compiled a listing of accepted international evaluation services, organized by jurisdiction, in order to serve you.

> View the list of accepted international credential evaluation providers