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Hi does anyone know when is the last day to enroll Aud section as first time applicant in California for this year? I know last day to take exam is 12/15 but now sure i can enroll anytime before that.… more

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I’ve taken BEC three times this year and scored 70,69 and 71. I decided to switch programs and use Rogers .

Any tips to get over the hump

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To everyone studying and getting ready for your CPA exams: Focus, study hard, don't be discouraged and all the best! You are more than an exam result, be confident and do your best.

Good luck! :)

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Any fishies take REG recently?

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To Canadian CPA here,

I am about to start my CPA PEP journey and would love to know if anyone here could guide me on the following:

1) What is the time frame of completion that I should be expecting?;
2) Is there a best way to … more

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What’s your best tip for studying for exams? I’ve done Becker unlimited for my last two but I didn’t pass either. I struggle with exams and idk if I need to focus more on flashcards or if there’s anot… more

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Taking my first section FAR in 12 days, anyone has good recommendations on how to study between the final stretch?🫡

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Anyone finished with the books and would to share. I think I checked only online and would like to books now if only temporarily.

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Anyone taking or have taken the test who is migrane prone? I tend to get (relatively) painless ocular migranes where my vision gets blocked for upwards of 45 minutes. I can see in the peripherals in emergencies so that… more

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What’s the key to doing well on the written communication part of BEC?

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Does the new cpa portal not provide the score notice form anymore? I have my score but no form.

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Failed AUD again for the 3rd time after passing all other sections first try. Got 65 and above on Becker simulated exams and don’t know where to go from here. Any recommendations on supplemental mater… more

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I’ve applied to take the cpa exam in the past and have received a NTS before but did they change the application process on the cpa portal? I’m confused by the “supporting documents” section. What sup… more

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Will the new cpa portal be releasing our scores or just “passed” or “failed”?

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Says I failed but no score. Has anyone ever “failed” but when the score came out you passed? Trying to hold on to hope lol I really really thought I passed.

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Anyone else freaking out about scores today lol. Says I passed but no score, nasba isn’t being very helpful

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NEWS: All states and jurisdictions within have officially extended credit terms. The old 18 month deadline is out and the new 30 month deadline is in. I believe this apples to all candidates holding c… more

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What time can you see your scores and where? The release day says the 15th. I heard the scores could be ready 24-48 hours before. I took BEC.

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Can someone help please!! Im in NJ first time applicant for CPA, I signed up for CPA Portal and I completed the notarization and photo form but the form asks for a jurisdiction ID. How do I get that a… more

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Exam Price????

Ok, what did you pay to take each exam.

Maryland in one place says it's $208.40, in another place says it's $224.99, and then the NASBA website says $225. Then, the NASBA payment portal says $254.80?more

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Raise your hand if you use the COSO framework on a regular basis. I just started studying BEC and I’m genuinely curious if anyone actually uses any of this material practically on even a semi-regular … more

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Just took BEC. Should I take FAR or AUD next before the 2024 changes?

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Is only BEC changing in 2024? What about AUD, FAR and REG?

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Does anyone have trouble matching their applications? No one is answering on the NASBA hotlines

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My friends and family are telling me to stop doing my cpa and that there are other options in accounting ( have been trying for about 1.5 year) I really just don’t think they get it and I am determine… more

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Hi everyone, I wanted to ask if it would be a good idea for me to stop studying for my retake for REG and just move on to BEC and attempt to finish it before 12.31? That way I can have some room in ca… more

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I’m using UWORLD, but chime in even if you are using other courses.

I have 4 weeks left, I’m now panic studying realizing that 4 weeks is not enough time. I’ve completed Econ, corporate govt,and half of IT.

Did you anyone try to ov… more

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So I was an idiot and read the requirement’s to sit for the exam wrong, everything was approved except my transcript bc I had to complete another class. I completed the class and submitted the new tra… more

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Partnership sims are literally the worst thing on this planet

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As someone first starting to qualify for the CPA exams. Which program should I use to study for the CPA exam?

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How do you get over a rut?
Was stuck on chapter 2 of 9 (UWORLD) for a while, meaning I’m through with Econ and corporate gov/IC and that’s it. Spent the entire yesterday preparing for my first day of work because it was an in… more

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It is official that the Texas cpa exam 30 month rule will only apply to new test takers after the rule goes into effect. RIP to those of us who have scores expire before the end of the year and do not… more

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I think it’s time I switch study programs. Becker is not working for me. 70,69, and a 71 SMH !

I am going to try Roger/ Uworld and take BEC at the end of the September (it’s busy season)

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If a currently have a NTS for BEC and I take it in October and get my results back in time, I can re-apply for BEC as long as it’s before the November 12th deadline, right? Just want to make sure I’m … more

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Score release is live now. I passed FAR with a 76 on first attempt!

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Is score release tonight? They normally release one day prior to the “expected” date right ?

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Where can we see our scores?

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I’ve been using Becker for a while now, and nothing has worked ( currently waiting on BEC scores). Has anyone used Uworld/ Rogers ?

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