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Anyone took REG recently? How was it? Any advice?

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Anyone have ninja subscription that they’re not using? Just need it until retake on Monday. Willing to pay you half price for the 4 days. Thank you!

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Can I sit for a retake on the day my other scores expires? Thanks!

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Hey,

I need advice, my BEC exam is scheduled for March 6. I’ve gotten thru B1,B2,B3, B4(variance and the first two sections, and B6.

I’m thinking of foregoing the remainder and just start reviewing wi… more

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How long does the ethics exam take to complete?

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Today marks the 3rd time I’ve failed REG 68-69-73. If I can’t manage the pass REG on Monday I lose credit for AUD, I’m so seriously sick of this CPA journey and can’t wait for it to end

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FAR is FRUSTRATING. I cannot for the life of my grasp anything in F1:M6. I haven’t scheduled my exam so I’m not too pressured but I feel so behind. What’s the best thing to do if I’m stuck? Do I move … more

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After this score release it’s the second time I’ve failed AUD. I’d love to thank NASBA, the accounting profession, partners at my firm, senior managers and managers for my continued success.

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Anyone have to discuss reducing your workload with your boss to accommodate your studying? Bad idea?

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Which order did you take the tests in? Would you recommend that others do the same or do something differently?

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I can’t tell if I don’t like accounting and if it isn’t for me or if I just don’t like having to juggle working (Big 4) and studying with no life. Does it get better after you pass lol?

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Who all actually thinks they are going to pass on their first time around?

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Anyone have any other colleagues that are also studying and you are like bffs now but also maybe budding frenemies?

I don’t understand which is more important (that may be the wrong way to phrase this) but work or the CPA exam. Because the firms place such a heavy emphasis on passing the CPA, yet, I have not had ti… more

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How difficult are variances on BEC exam compared to Becker’s mcqs ?

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I need 2 extra credit unit to meet the accounting requirement. Does anyone knows where I can take one accounting class to be eligible? Except community college.
I’m starting a new job in June . I want… more

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I’m studying for the BEC exam and wondering how many people were able to pass it on the first try. I’ve heard from everyone that it’s the easiest, so I decided to take it first.

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Started studying for far last week and barely made it F1:M2. I remember a lot from M1. Now I’m struggling with M3 and M4. The words problems aren’t so bad but the math is tripping me up. Having a hard… more

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I’m trying to ensure that I pass the FAR test the first time because…well, I can’t handle this stress over and over again. Anyway, I’m studying like crazy but wondering if anyone has recommendations f… more

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Demoralize me in my DMs and make me feel bad for not studying. Need to wrap this thing up ASAP.

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Hi aspiring CPA’s. I hope to inspire and motivate you to keep going, keep studying, stay determined on passing the CPA exam! I started off as a bookkeeper with a degree in accounting and finance &… more

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I woke up to a dream that…everybody was graduating except me and it was because I had not gone back to study for the CPA. I was having anxiety attacks in the dream because reg is getting ready to expi… more

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Did anyone take the FAR exam today?

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Alright I know this is a pretty basic question, but someone told me that you have to pass the exam a few times, like it runs out, and I just don't believe that, but I haven't really even looke… more

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BEC exam scheduled March 6 at 10:30.

Using Becker, I’ve studied, chapter 6,1,2,3. Planning on finishing 4,5 by the end of next week. What do you guys think ?

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Rental property tax question:
When I bought a rental house in 2022 (value of 250k), I was given 2 credits:
- 7.5k credit for repairs
- 5k credit for 2021 taxes
I paid these repairs and taxes later in the year t… more

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Taking audit tomorrow l, haven’t had much time to study thanks to work and newborn. Any tips on where to focus my efforts while I cram today? TIA!

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Cannot seem to pass, and it's been two years now and I think they're going to promote someone within the next year. Pressure is on, but I'm up against someone else who is already a CPA. Is… more

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If I move to a new state, would I have to take the exams again? How does that work when moving somewhere new?

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I’m looking for tips to maximize my study time. I have a baby at home and feel that I need to be fully present. It’s an extraordinarily demanding season of life, but I don’t want to sacrifice my profe… more

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Need some advice. My FAR credit expires August 31st and I just found out I failed BEC with a 63. I also still have to pass AUD. I am currently going through my busy season and it’s a lot and I haven’t… more

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How can I find the best online or in-person study groups for the CPA exams?

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Don’t roast me but….I can’t remember the website you go to to pay for your “ticket” to then go to the NASBA website and pay for the exam. Can someone help? I think it’s like $15 or some small amount a… more

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It’s been 4 years and I still have not passed a single section of the CPA exam. I’ve came pretty darn close, but am on the verge of giving up.

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Would I need my cpa if I do not intend on reaching the manager level?

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Got a dreaded 74 in AUD. I don’t even know how to restudy. Any tips? I think I’m going to retake it next week.

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