Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Discussions
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Hi Fishes,

I got a contract offer to work with EY for one year tenure for auditing . Job description is not particularly mentioned in offer letter but job position is mentioned as finance associate. EY will also partially fund for my CPA exam. Do you think my job will deal with for core auditing or just back end work? Also will I have access to learning platforms while under contract employment?

What’s one thing you wish you had known before you started taking the CPA exam?

Hi All,

I'm currently working in small accounting firm in local communuty for 5 years as accountant ( All acct work- making FS and tax returns)
-in Los angeles

Now want to move and want to specialized in tax.

Hold master degree in accounting and eligible to sit a cpa exam.

Plan to apply as senior tax associate.
Should I lower the position since I do not have big firm exerience?

Any comments or advise appreciated!!
If someone can provide referral, much appreciated!!

Hi All,

I'm currently working in small accounting firm in local communuty for 5 years as accountant ( all accounting work-making FS & tax returns )

Now want to move and want tk specialized in tax.

Hold master degree in accounting and eligible to sit a cpa exam.

Plan to apply as senior tax associate.

Should I lower the position since I do not have big firm exerience?

Any comments or advise appreciated!!
If someone can provide referral, much appreciated!!

Is it a time frame for taking a CPA exam? What means is that I graduated for a few years but didn’t take CPA exam. After starting with a job at PA, I always feel exhausted and endless work. Now, I don’t have a busy schedule anymore, then think of taking CPA exam will be an option. Before I submit application and paperwork, I have to make sure if my credits are still valid. That’s the reason why I’m asking if there is a time frame for taking a CPA exam.

What order should I take the CPA exam in? Thinking FAR first since it will probably be hardest and the clock won’t start ticking if I fail.

I was a SAHM for the past few years and decided to go back to work this summer! I have 3 little kids and am working 55 hours a week. I also will be starting to study for the CPA exam in a few weeks. I love the job and my coworkers and really feel this is an amazing opportunity but I’m exhausted already. Tell me I’ll get through it!

Hi, I was recently fired from my job (wasn't a great fit for the role) and I've been job hunting for the past two weeks. I mostly have government audit experience. I'm interested in public accounting. I've applied for some experienced associate roles online but haven't heard anything back regarding these applications or got an auto-reject email.

I have my 150 and passed the CPA exam. I'm interested in audit roles, either remote or hybrid to DC or Boston. LMK if your firm is hiring!

Question for any CPAs here who play video games in their free time as a hobby: Is it possible or impossible to be able to study/pass all 4 parts of the CPA exam and be able to have some time for video game leisure? If it is possible, then how did you do it?

Very curious as I am an avid gamer, but am realizing that it may be time to say goodbye to that for several months-to a year if I want to pass all exams in one try. I will appreciate any helpful feedback!

Compared to other countries equivalents, the CPA exam in the US is a joke.
In Germany you need at least 3 years of work experience in Audit/public accounting, before being qualified to sit the exams and act as a "cpa". In the big 4, passing the exams, will guarantee an instant promotion to Manager. The exam is considered to be the hardest professional/post grad exam in the country

How do you manage to study for the CPA exam while having a family and working full time? I’m about to throw in the towel and give up getting my CPA. I’m exhausted everyday to the point I’m falling asleep when I sit down. I’m frustrated because I feel like I have no time of my own and my husband isn’t being supportive in helping me study… like constant interruptions and continuous talking. Also do not get any help with any household activities and I’m to my limit with everything.

Background I’m 30, working on the cpa exam , changed service lines so learning a new role. I started dating and sleeping with this guy. It’s been about a month now. I want marriage kids suburbs - is the goal. He’s a bit younger 27 - idk I get mixed signals on what he wants. Thoughts ? Should I keep dating him , see where it goes ? Tell him what i want - which we have had conversations about that

Best CPA exam part to start with for tax staff?

How long did it take your CPA exam application to be approved? It has been over a month for me, but on my application status it is marked they received all my information. I checked the board meeting notes for the upcoming meeting and my name isn’t listed in the approve section. I am thinking my application is sitting in the denied file or processing is delayed. Just wondering what everyone else has experienced.

I am studying for the CPA exam and found out in June that I got a 47 on FAR. How did you get through the CPA exam?

Has anyone studied for the CPA exam, worked full time and was in school? If so, how did you balance it?

Has anyone studied for the CPA exam, worked full time and was in school? If so, how did you balance it?

Need to start studying for the CIA exam. I have 5 years of audit experience and passed the CPA exam. Trying to decide which review course provider to go with.

CPA exam isn’t that hard. Most just don’t have the discipline to study.

If you sit for a CPA exam on the date a different one expires is that considered within the 18 month window? Or does the date need to be the day you get your exam results back? This is for Florida

Started public accounting with 130 credits and no intentions of staying in the field or taking the cpa exam because I knew it wasn’t the field for me and just needed to get my foot in the door. They asked how the exam was going so many times while I made senior but the said exam wasn’t even being studied for because I knew my plan. 🫣 just had to let that out.

Anyone that works at PwC know if the firm will reimburse/allow us to expense Wiley CPA Exam Prep? Studying Audit and Becker just isn’t cutting it.

Next summer I will be eligible to begin taking the CPA exams (graduating Dec 2023). Would you skip an internship to study for the CPA exam and take 2 tests at the end of the summer? Would you delay starting a job in Jan. to study for the next two (or whatever I have to retake)? I have a family so I’m worried about finding time to study after I start working. Thanks in advance.

Is Becker the best CPA prep platform or are they all the same? For those who passed the cpa exam while working full-time, how many hours did u study per day/week? Any tips on studying while working full-time? Thanks

Is it possible to work full-time, get my masters and study for the cpa exam? (I’m a pharm tech & mom of 2. I have help with the kids from my husband, mom and grandma)

Are there any CPAs that can help me understand the Illinois and Texas CPA exam (course) requirements? I’m a recent grad with a non-accounting background but am pursuing my master's in accounting. The program consists of 5 core courses with any electives you want to take until 32 credit hrs. So, I want to make sure I take the correct courses to sit for the CPA exam.

I looked it up through the Becker website but am still a bit confused.

Thank you in advance, I appreciate any feedback.

Is anyone taking brain power boosting vitamins or supplements? Starting to study for the CPA exam and I could really use a boost because my memory isn’t as great as it used to be. Anyone trying Thesis?

Im currently a Management Analyst with city government earning mid 80’s, and I have two grad degrees (MBA and MPA). I desperately need to earn more money, but I can’t find anything ( or not looking in the right places). Im enrolled in some advanced accounting courses with hopes of preparing for CPA exam. Please help, I feel like I’ve been spinning my wheels for years. It seems others are landing 100k+ roles without my level of education.

For those who pass the CPA exam, is Becker “enough” to pass the CPA exam? I honestly do not remember the subjects I learned in college. Any tips in terms of studying effectively and efficiently while working fulltime?

Any tips for studying CPA exam? Just got my first book. Definitely want to take one in the fall and another one before busy season if possible and dependent on first exam (FAR)

I’ve heard this both ways so I’m hoping I can get a straight answer: is the CPA exam curved based on the people taking the same section as you are during the same testing window?

Is anyone currently studying for the CPA exam? 👀

What is the best firm for getting support/time to work on the CPA exam? (All firms not just big 4 welcome)

EY people here, how many of you cheated in the CPA exam?

Looking to specialize in Rev Recognition as I don't want to be a generalist. Would EY FAAS/PwC CMAAS help with that goal? Just wanting to be an expert rather than knowing everything 1cm deep like CPA exam lol

I’ve applied to 10+ audit positions and some FDD (Big 4) in NYC/ LA but not hearing back from any - I have 4 Yoe at PwC (non-US) but are referrals the only way at this point? If so, can someone please refer me? Thank you in advance!
FYI - I finished the CPA exam but currently stuck in the paperwork for licensing