Your Global Education, Your CPA Future

Author: Umida Shamakova, Manager, NASBA International Evaluations
Posted: Nov. 10, 2026

Every Journey Starts Somewhere

CPA Exam candidates who studied outside the United States bring diverse perspectives and hard-earned achievements to the accounting profession. NASBA International Evaluation Services (NIES) prepares Credential Evaluation Reports that help Boards of Accountancy recognize that education, opening the door to CPA Examination eligibility and/or licensure.

Why NIES Makes Difference

Your achievements, clearly recognized: Each report lists the institutions you attended, dates of attendance, earned credentials, and your U.S. equivalency.
Every course counts: Your courses are listed one by one for each credential and measured against the requirements of your Board of Accountancy.
A clear road to your Board: Choose your jurisdiction and NIES path, and your report is delivered to the board of your choice.
Your progress is never lost: We keep electronic copies of your documents on file. So, as you continue your education, you do not need to resend what has already been evaluated.
Support for your unique story: Whether you need an additional education evaluation, a change of jurisdiction, or a duplicate report, there is a service for you. If your school cannot issue official documents to NIES, education verification offers another way forward.

You Are Not Walking This Path Alone

People Ready to Guide You

A dedicated NIES team and Client Services call center are available to answer your questions about applications, documents, requirements and next steps.
Once you apply, you will receive your NIES ID and a clear checklist: diploma or certificate, official transcripts or mark sheets, ID, name change verification, and supplemental documentation, if applicable.
The NIES website is a valuable resource for information regarding requirements, policies, FAQs, services and fees.

Careful Hands Behind Every File

Application and Document Processing matches each document to the right application and flags anything missing, so your file keeps moving.
Credential evaluators review your transcripts and translations, and help with deficiencies, education questions and additional education.
Quality Assurance and supervisor reviews help keep every evaluation accurate and consistent.
Your school can send transcripts electronically, and we guide you through country-specific requirements, such as CSSD verification for China.

Your Next Steps

Evaluations are processed first in/first out once all required documents arrive. Processing takes about two weeks, and we respond to inquiries within three to four business days.
Submit all application materials within 90 days of your application date, and your journey toward the CPA profession is well under way.