FACS - GUAM Education Evaluations Instructions

(Pre Education : 2 years M.Com JAIN)

You have been advised FACS (Foreign Academic Credentials Service) for the state board
of “GUAM”.

Why FACS?
• 20-day turnaround time for Miles students at a very nominal rush fee (other evaluation
agencies take around 8-12 weeks, even FACS takes the same time for normal evaluations).
• It accepts original documents (whereas other evaluation agencies mandate
transcripts).
• Last, but not the least, FACS is one of the oldest agencies for CPA evaluation. As a
matter of fact, it was established in 1982 at the request of the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
(NASBA).

Why GUAM?
• The only state board that provides Pre-Education option whereby candidates can
appear for the CPA exams alongside the bridge course
• It accepts professional courses like CA/CS/CWA.
• It accepts CPA verifiers work experience for CPA license.
• Simple and feasible online process for CPA exam procedures.

Step I : Arrange your Education documents to be sent:

You can send Originals OR Transcripts for all your education documents to the FACS

• A transcript is a:
• Photocopy of your mark sheets and degree certificate attested by the Controller of
Examinations or Registrar of the University OR
• Marks memo/ degree certificate (similar to your mark sheets) prepared by the
University and attested by the Controller of Examinations or Registrar of the
University.
• Please note that you need separate mark sheet transcripts for all the 3 years of B.
Com/BBA/ BBM
• A transcript must be obtained for 3 individual years of marksheet and a degree
certificate. 
• If you have additional qualifications like CA/ CS/ CWA/ M.Com/ MBA/ PGDiploma or any
other Master's, get transcripts in the same format mentioned above. For professional
courses (like CA/ CS/ CWA), a transcript is required for all 3 levels including mark
 sheets and pass certificates. 

The transcripts should be obtained in a sealed envelope stamped by the University.

• The seal should not be opened once stamped and received.
• Transcripts may also be submitted electronically provided they are official.
• Transcripts can be emailed directly by the University to FACS using
transcripts@facsusa.com

Step II : Payment
a). Click on the below tab on the LMS to make the payment of $265.5 for your evaluation.

b). On the below screen select “Guam” state board assigned to you by your Game Plan
SPOC

c). The payment details will be auto generated, click on “Click here to Proceed with the
payment”

d). After making the payment, your “Miles Partner Code” will be generated:
MILES - GU - xxxxx
Please use this coupon code while filling the FACS Evaluation application.

Step III: Application Form:

Please go to the link below and fill out the application form:
https://facsusa.com/cpa-license-evaluation-for-miles-students/
Part 1 : Personal Information
Fill in your personal details in the first page of the application. Please ensure you provide the
correct information.

Click on NEXT

Part 2:- Education Information

a. Fill in your country and state board details:-
 • Region : Asia
• Country : India

Note: The above information is applicable if you have completed your education in India.
Else, choose the details according to your country where you have completed your education.

• Applying for: Uniform CPA Examination

• State Board of Accountancy: Select GUAM

b. School/University Details: :- Since you have filled in the basic details , now you can
proceed to fill the education details as given below:-
• Click on “Add School” and fill in details for all your educational qualifications:

Again click on “Add School” to include other qualifications.

• Credential: Fill in Bachelors details e.g. Bachelors in Commerce

• Institution: Name of University e.g. University of Mumbai or Name of Institution e.g.
ICAI
• Recognition: Can be left blank as it is not mandatory
• Location: City/ State where course was completed
• Date Entered: Start date of the course (an estimated date is fine)
• Date Awarded: End date of the course (an estimated date is fine)
• U.S. Equivalency: Can be left blank as it is not mandatory

Guam Certificate of Enrolment

(for those who have been enrolled into the Mumbai University M. Com program)

Anticipated credits:

Click on the “ADD SUBJECT” and enter the subject details of Sem 1 & 2 of M.Com as
mentioned in the table below:
Click on NEXT

Part 3: Services And Fees

• Enter your Unique Miles Payment Coupon Code (Partner code) in the Services and
fees section
• Click on APPLY
This will change the further processing fees of $55 to $0
No other payment is required at this stage. Click on NEXT

Part 4: Validation of Information :-

NAME and DOB : should exactly match your passport
If the details are wrong, GO PREVIOUS and EDIT the application
If the details are correct, click NEXT

Part 5: Submission of the application:

Please provide your signature and accept the consent to share your application status with
MILES

Click on SUBMIT
After submitting the application form, you will receive a FACS ID (aka Ref No.)

Step IV: Sending of documents:

You have to courier the documents to FACS at the given below address:

FACS, INC
105 WEST VANDALIA STREET
SUITE 120, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
UNITED STATES
Tel: +1 (618) 656-5291
(Preferred courier: UPS, DHL, FedEx, DTDC)

You can opt for UPS courier services from the Miles LMS :
Follow the instructions given in the UPS Courier section further.

Sample Courier Envelope:

V: For Follow Up Queries:-

After the receipt of COMPLETE DOCUMENTS, they take 20 business days (4 weeks) to
issue the report. To check the status of your evaluation, reach out to your GamePlan SPOC.

OR e-mail: hello@facsusa.com / Call: +1 (618) 656-5291

VI: Evaluation Report:-

After 20 business days, FACS will email the evaluation report as below:
• OFFICIAL copy will be sent to GUAM Board of Accountancy.
• UNOFFICIAL copy will be sent to YOU.

Once you receive a copy of your evaluation report from FACS, please upload the report on
“Upload Evaluation Report” under the “Evaluation” section on the LMS for further
instructions.