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Becker vs Wiley? Which is better?

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After a year break now I think I’m ready to study again! Any recommendations? Idk which part to work again 😭

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Does advisory require a CPA license? Or does it depend on the service line?

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I failed the cpa exam again and again! And have been scoring in the low 50s and 60s range. Does anyone have any suggestions of next steps? I tried other study materials but it doesn’t seem to work

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Failed audit with 74…tired of this test…last one for me☹️☹️☹️

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Have you guys ever listened to lectures during work, just to keep the info fresh ?

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For people just starting to study now, what is the best order to take the exams considering the changes in 2024?

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Done y’all!!! After loosing far, taking audit waaayyyyy too many times (stopped counting it was embarrassing) I am DONE!

Congrats to all who passed!

Don’t give up to those who missed it this go round.… more

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Do scores come out today?

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What is the best way to study during busy season? I feel I won’t have time to do anything!

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I don’t know when to do the CPA exam. I passed one section and let it lapse. I’m also 5 months pregnant so I’m not sure if it’s possible to pass them before the exam changes. Does anyone have any advi… more

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What I've learned about passing the CPA: 1) Study for at least a year. 2) Don't over-prepare. A week is enough, really. 3) Don't buy study materials. There are plenty of free resources out… more

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How do you ask for more support (time to study) from your manager when you have failed once already?

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I have a coworker who is taking AUD next week. This is her first CPA exam. She is using Becker (without final review). Any tips or areas to focus on for her last week of review?

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I hate my career and am just doing this for the money. Should I still go for the CPA or change my job and don’t waste time?

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Taking FAR soon m. Does anyone want to be in a study group?

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Is there anyone currently studying for BEC that would like to arrange weekly zoom study sessions or review session ?

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I am planning to take the CPA this year and need to take advantage of every moment off, but I didn't end up taking time to study during the holidays. I feel guilty about it, but I also feel it is … more

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I have the following problem: I don’t have much time to study per day, so when I start studying, I can retain a lot of material, but the more material I go through, I forget what I learn at the beginn… more

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Good luck to those taking tests today. We got this!!!!!

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What are the most importants topics in cost accounting to nail down for BEC except for variances ?

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What is the most efficient way to study? I feel I have tried multiple ones but still don’t feel prepared. PLEASE HELP!

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Anyone recently taken AUD, any tips or areas to focus on?

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55 minute lecture for 11 questions ?? Make it make sense

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What is the minimum amount of time I need to put into studying in order to pass?

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Currently studying for BEC and I’m curious has any of you guys thought about getting a tutor ?

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Anyone else one of the few people not to have any plans this weekend other than studying...

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Struggling to find time to study with busy season, family, holidays, other obligations. In your opinion, what's the hardest part of the exam? Trying to focus my cramming a bit.

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I was tired of Becker’s material. Started the free trial of universal cpa, and so far I like how easy and concise the material is. MCQs are similar to Becker but I really enjoy the videos and explanat… more

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Am I ok? I just randomly started studying for BEC even though I haven't studied in like 8 months lol. 🙃

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I graduated 10 years ago and have been working in CPA firms for 7 years now. Any advice on which section is better to take 1st and what order makes sense for the rest?

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Can you please admit to me if you have failed? And then if you passed after or how you handled that failure? Thank you very much in advance.

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How do you all balance studying with working full-time and having friend/family/general commitments? I am struggling hard

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How is the CPA exam changing in 2023 ?

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I’ve heard the exam is supposed to be changing. Is that true? If so, what do I need to know?

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Any supplement that might help for BEC retake - especially cost accounting / finance / IT topics ? How’s Ninja for BEC ? I feel like Becker is not preparing me well, I get confused with 40 questions o… more

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Any REG advice/tips?

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