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Has anyone taken the new TCP discipline? How did it go? Was prep course accurate?

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Anyone take BAR yet? How did it go? Any key areas I should focus on?

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Anyone that has taken any of the new 2024 version of the exams?! Tell us something! LOL 😭😭

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I was wondering what the best prep material is for Simulations for FAR and AUD? I have the FAR in a month and I think I got MCQs down but I just can’t seem to get a grasp of Simulations. It’s my first… more

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Hi, apologize for a PSA, anyone that has completed their exams willing to share their Becker materials.. my license ran out :(

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I’ve been a CPA for 5 years or so. My mentees at work told me about the changes and how score releases take so long. Why would a test taken in January 2024 not be scored until June?? What’s their thin… more

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The latest updates for the Becker app are atrocious. It barely works anymore and you are required to download way more content now.

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Has anyone taken any of the new CPA evolution exams? How did it go?

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Hi! Are the becker modules based on the new blueprint now?

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Is NYS really not going to extend my unexpired credits to the new 30 month extension? Can someone please confirm if they are updating unexpired credits to 30 months vs 18months (current)

I have one cre… more

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Anyone up for manager this year but won’t have your license in time for promotion? What’s your plan?
Worried that with the longer cpa score releases, it could take another year for me to have my licens… more

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Will AUD be easier in 2024?

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I’m using Becker, but I want something to listen to while doing other things. I.e. some basic concept audios. Any suggestions?
I’m studying FAR now.

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Why did they significantly cut the amount of questions on FAR but not REG?

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Failed BEC retake by 6 points. Cried. For 15 minutes, then went back to work lol.

Took a month off from studying (after exam) and not sure how to move on.

Company isn't supportive of my studying. I work to 8 or… more

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How long does it take you to study REG with a full time job?

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What order should I take the exams in 2024?

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Do people still have their original credit expiration date in cpa central?

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Question!! Since the test results takes longer to come out now, are you all trying to get at least two parts in before each score release date?

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Has Louisiana switched to 30 months or are we at 18 months?

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Is there a CPA license certificate I can download online once I am fully licensed? If so, where ?

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73 in audit :(

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failed BEC by two points. This was the last straw for me and I’ve decided this journey isn’t worth it anymore. I have given years worth of time, and thousands of dollars in testing fees, and multiple … more

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Is there anything worse than having 3/4 exams passed and then finding out you got a 74 today on your last section you had left to pass?

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BEC
Status: Scored….. so SHOW ME THE SCORE!!! Anyone else get their scores yet?

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I graduate with my Bachelors in May. I'm wondering if I should move onto masters, then test. Or use a CPA Review course without pursuing masters? How do suggest to meet the 150 credit requirement without purs… more

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Oh NASBA. Thank you for results releasing the day after Christmas so I can cry on company time rather than cry over the holiday table.

Is CPA even worth it anymore? I've held 4 jobs in the last 5 years. Every… more

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Hi. Is possible for any CPA to sign my experience verification form even though I didn’t work with them? I am asking because I can’t get a hold of anybody from my old firm and my current firm won’t si… more

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How long are people generally planning to study for Reg now that there’s less content?

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What strategy did you use for studying FAR?

I'm in the 1st module in Becker and there's over 2 hours of video before any questions.

That seems strange to me as I would much prefer a few questions between ea… more

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I'm studying FAR for the CPA. Is there a specific system for account numbers that's universally accepted? It seems like some people (Becker?) speak as if it’s a widely accepted thing that 4000… more

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I just confirmed with Maryland board of accountancy that they are officially adopting the 30 month time-span for the CPA starting Jan. 10th, 2024.

Yay! (I guess?)

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Is FAR really only 6 modules in Becker now??

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The lectures are longer and the MCQs are shorter?? For the new materials??
Is it a good idea to start studying for the new materials now?? I’m planning on starting on FAR

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I just took BEC. Likely didn't pass since I didn't study enough.

Now I'm debating to do AUD or FAR next.

If by some miracle I passed, it wouldn't really matter because I need to get it all done in the time frame anyway.

If … more

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With CPA evolution, accountants can now say that we passed the BAR.

Take that attorneys!

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Besides the score releases being longer, do you think the exams themselves will be easier? Especially exams like FAR and REG with certain material moving around.

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This new CPA score release is killing me 😭 so if I take FAR in January, I won’t know my score until June?

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Has anyone went into a test and actually passed when you barely studied and took educated guesses throughout?

Inspire me please lol

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If I already have Becker, will I have access to the new discipline section courses or do I have to buy separately?

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