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Best review course to prepare for REG and pass quickly? Any tips to pass before the July 1st changes?

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Score release day tomorrow but hoping it comes today. Literally on the edge if my seat 😬

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Just signed up for Becker! I'm in my 1 year masters program right now but have a light load due to taking classes early. Taking a class right now that significantly helps people pass AUD.

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Any one from Montana Board of Accountancy ? I am unsure about Licensing process

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Trying to pass the exams as quickly and efficiently as possible. Would Reddit and other forums on the exact topics be the best route? I’ve taken this exam 7 times across FAR, REG, and BEC but cannot p… more

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I’ve failed FAR 5 times (73, 70, 72, 70, 71 😭😭😭). I’m so close and I feel confident that I know the material but I keep missing the mark. I think I find the test itself so intimidating and I just choke on test day.
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No luck with the CPA, should I start studying for the EA? Benefits??

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Does my study schedule seem doable? I’m starting with REG and TCP because it’s my strongest area as I work in tax and most doable during my busier time at work. I work 30-40 hours a week during non busy season and 40-50 hours a week during busy season. No kids, one dog.

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NY CPA License - My transcripts got evaluated by the COMPED department and they said that I don’t have sufficient credits to meet the requirements for an Audit (Upper Level) criteria. I need to take a… more

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Hey all! I’m restarting my CPA studying at 35 after a 5+ year break. I studied in my mid-twenties while traveling and working for Deloitte and other jobs. I’m currently in a much better place mentally (als… more

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Help!! I'm testing for REG next week and I'm having such a hard time keeping up my energy to finish studying, I'm a bit over halfway reading the material and have the next week off work to study… more

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Hey there. I earned my MBA from a top 20 and work in corporate finance via an LDP. Lately I’ve been moonlighting on freelance fractional controller / accounting / bookkeeping for small businesses, and… more

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Hi! I'm looking for opportunities in accounting, specifically in tax or audit roles. I'm passionate about the field and eager to contribute to a dynamic team while continuing to grow professionally.… more

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I failed FAR five years ago (71) and never got back into being consistent. I now have audit, technical accounting, and financial reporting experience from the big four (audit + deals), and now operati… more

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We are currently seeking remote workers to assist with processing charitable donations. Selected individuals will be responsible for receiving and managing donation payments on behalf of the organizat… more

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Anyone looking for a stay at home job? We need workers for postingJob,Job pays $700 weekly

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We are currently seeking remote workers to assist with processing charitable donations. Selected individuals will be responsible for receiving and managing donation payments on behalf of the organizat… more

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“Hi, I’m new here. I graduated from Delhi University with a B.Com Pass degree and have completed CA Inter along with an internship. Am I eligible to pursue CPA in the United States? I’m currently livi… more

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Are CPA exam fees and study materials expenses eligible expenses to use the funds within my 529 account?

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I’m planning my 2025 schedule for the CPA exams after taking 4 years off. I’m a tax professional and starting with REG. I’m thinking about doing REG, TCP, AUD and then FAR last in that order. Any thou… more

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I'm currently studying for the CPA..I have to pay out of pocket and am using Ninja...I'm bored to tears..
I was thinking of changing to I75?
I haven't been in school in over 12 years if thi… more

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If you didn’t want to use the exam prep companies, how would you study for the exam?

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Failed AUD with a 60, should i just restart the becker program and start from 0 or hash out only MCQs? I also have Ninja but just used it mostly for the audio podcast

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Anyone who has done their undergraduate studies from Delhi University, India and is a licensed CPA in the state of New York, can we connect please?

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Are New York numerical exam scores out yet? Or just pass or fail?

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Folks, I passed the CPA exams in January. How soon should you look to get a pay bump or external move?

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Using Becker and can’t seem to find “format painter” and “undo” or “redo” in the excel spreadsheet. Can someone help we find them or are they functions not provided in Becker/exam?

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Hi Everyone! I just passed my 3 exams for the Enrolled Agent certification with the IRS. I’m looking to start the path to the CPA. Any recommendations on which CPA exam to study for first? I also work… more

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For anyone who has passed FAR, could you please share if you reviewed SIMS while studying? I’m running out of time and have yet to practice SIMS. I’m just trying to gauge how probable it is to pass wi… more

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I am currently a senior consultant at Deloitte and I’m looking to make a career change to become a licensed CPA. I wanted to know where to get started on the process and if anyone knows if Delo… more

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Im trying to schedule my cpa exam for Feb but nothing is available. Nothing for March too. In the past Ive been able to schedule/reschedule a date as I get closer to the date I want (assuming bc someo… more

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Is getting a 48% on the first mini exam bad? Feeling discouraged 🫤

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Anyone taken REG lately? If so, what sims did you have?

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Walking out of FAR and feeling like failed already TOT also didn’t pass AUD back in July. Have to get back on it before holiday hits, why is life so hard

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Does i75 have simulations you can do on your own, other than the videos of the simulations?

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What’s the difference between the lease material tested on FAR and BAR?

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