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I feel like it's an impossible time to be studying and I'm kind of burning out trying. My boss is picking up on the fact that I'm losing speed at work but I hate this company and I really … more

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Anyone passed BEC without finishing the entire book ?

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Good evening gents and madams,

What is the best order to take the CPA exam? I heard that there is an optimized order and would like to know

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Has anyone heard of I-75 cpa review? If so, is it a good investment?

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Can you extend an NTS? In mass if that helps

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Would completing some of the modules and reviewing the final review of becker help with trying to pass REG?

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cpa central to pay for exam and get a NTS ?

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Good Morning!

Any advice in study tools for CPA (i.e., Gliem vs. Becker)?

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What are some most know topics for BEC ?

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Like others, I learn through doing the problems and working through struggles.

I’ve decided to print out the annotated notes and watch the lecture (take additional notes if needed). Which would allow me to spend … more

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FAR material came in the mail and I haven’t read a thing. Driving myself crazy trying to figure out the best way to start studying. (First time test taker). Any advice?

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Is it me ? Or am I the only that feels like I’m wasting time pausing and taking notes and repeating.

Any advice for people working & trying to study

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How long before you can apply for another NTS after not showing up to the exam?

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Anyone pregnant and studying? I’m in my first trimester and feel so exhausted. I have just FAR left and I really want to get it done so bad so I can free, but I’m having such a hard time getting back … more

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Anybody trying to study during busy season ?

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Has anyone passed by using only ninja? What was your study method if only ninja?

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Does anyone know someone who became an Elijah Watts scholar? Did you ask how they did it?

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Please how is the windows testing currently works? I’m studying BEC and it’s my first exam. I’m not sure my NTS will be available on time for me to test in February. Do you know if I can test in Marc… more

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I have a finance degree and have been looking into getting my CPA. Does anyone have any advice? I know about the credit requirements, more so looking for advice on taking the exams. TIA

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Anyone having issues getting into Becker?

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Has anyone switched studying materials before? I had Wiley but switched to Becker and there seemed to be way more lessons in Wiley which I find weird because I know Becker is sort of the gold standard… more

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I have 3 weeks to start studying and take FAR - as busy season is also kicking off. Any tips?

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It took me five hours to watch B6/M-1. I took notes, answered MCQs and answered the written response(1). I feel like I am not efficient enough.

I attempted to also go over my previous practice test but I was too … more

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Sometimes you gotta take 15/20 minute break. Especially you notice yourself rushing through the lectures wanting to be done.

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I want to sit for BEC Feb 10/11. Can I have an idea of what topics are heavily tested ?? MCQ, Sims, Prompts ??

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I know business law is heavily tested on REG, but any areas specifically I should touch on when I’m only studying for 3 days ? I work in tax & passed reg in 2018 & 2020 so I feel ok being able… more

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Which chapters are important for REG?

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Which sections have been tested the most in FAR? Any specific topics/SIMs you think I should really focus on?

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Did anyone use primarily universal cpa to pass their exam??

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Can anyone help with the next steps after passing all 4 exams?

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Second attempt at this 🤞🏾

I’m currently studying for BEC with Becker. I am on Module 3. Would anyone like to set up weekly study/review sessions ?

Located in the Atlanta area

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Any advice on how to study for REG?

I’m using both Becker and Ninja. I already passed AUD I FAR but I don’t have any experience in tax so I’m pretty much learning everything fresh for REG and I fear t… more

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Any topics I should really focus on while studying for the Audit exam?

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Did anyone else feel eerily confident going into BEC? I’ve passed REG and AUD and have studied a fraction of what I studied for both of those exams with BEC. Like I am cramming BEC haha. I feel I know… more

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For those working and studying, what does Regular day look like for you ?

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If I’ve worked in audit for 4 years, do I have a good chance of passing the audit section with only 2 weeks study time?

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I only have 3 days total to prepare for REG; any advice on what to focus on? I am a 3rd year senior tax associate at a big 4 firm so the tax topics on the exam aren’t unfamiliar to me. My FAR score ex… more

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I have BEC scheduled for Saturday. I’m using Becker and got through B1-B3. Going to try to get through B4-B6 this week but also have work. I work in audit and just took FAR last week so a lot of the t… more

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