not assigned on any clients this week- can i technically get away from asking my team if they need any help on their engagements and just hide myself away and study for the cpa exam all day?

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I passed my first CPA exam guys!! I'm so excited!!!!

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Question Fishbowlers:. After you fail a section on the CPA exam how do you go about studying for it next time around? I spent 4 weeks studying the first time do i need to do 6 weeks this time?

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is two months enough time to study and pass for audit section of cpa exam- taking into the fact that i know nothing about it and have average intelligence...? also, do you have to get a new NTS (cont

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Taking Audit in August. Anyone have a nice outline made to help a fellow CPA exam survivor?

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Preparing to take audit on cpa exam. I have FAR and REG passed. Don't want to waste to much Time for Audit - any study tips or most efficient way to tackle audit?

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Have my first CPA exam tomorrow. Taking REG got a 70 on the first practice exam and a 53 on the second. Afterwards had a complete emotional breakdown. I studied so hard and am so afraid of failing.

Just passed my last CPA exam. Should I go for CFA or CISA?

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Anyone else having a hard time focusing on their CPA exam?? I feel like I'm having such a tough time getting my mind on it. Any advice?

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Anyone know when the 2017 Cpa exam changes will be starting. Ive been told June - 2017 is that correct?

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How much is RSM's bonus for passing the CPA exam? (Sorry if this question has already been asked)

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Please explain to me why RSM is the only firm that doesn't give a $5000 bonus for passing the CPA exam? Even smaller firms offer it.

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After studying for the CPA exam, yellow officially became my least favorite color.

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Going to be taking Becker soon for the CPA exam- but feel that everything I learned in college is over my head. Becker good about re teaching concepts or is it more of just a refresher?

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You're taking the CPA exam and you have no idea how to work a question. What's your go to letter for an answer?

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What % of your starting class has passed the CPA exam? How much will it help/hurt during annual review?

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How much would you charge per hour to tutor someone for the CPA exam?

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If I cancel my CPA exam do I get a refund?

All I want for my birthday is to pass the CPA exam.

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I am at the office to study for my last CPA exam. No motivation to study though. Any suggestions how to get though this ?

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Busy season > studying for CPA exam

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Home by 6:30. Do I start studying for the CPA exam today or tomorrow?

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Studying for the CPA exam is slowly killing my soul; however, an occasional White Stripes song mixed in, during studying, helps to dull the pain.

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Used a CPA Exam book as an ice scraper this morning-I'm not ashamed #getyourmoneysworth

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Trying to figure out what I want to do with my life is like studying for the CPA Exam: you think real hard for ten minutes and get drunk in frustration when you get nowhere. #ForeverAnAccountant

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I wish i could pay someone to take the CPA exam for me. 🙄

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How long did it take you to pass the CPA exam?

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Failed my CPA exam again I took four of them in past year and a new one this year all failed, 1-5 scores to pass,fishbowl advise me if there is any other certification, just hate CPA.

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Friend: "Congrats on passing your CPA exam! Can you do my taxes? LOL!" Me: "Can you fuck off?"

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Worked over 40 hours already and it's only Wednesday and I should be tired but my last CPA exam scores are being released tomorrow.... #sotiredbutsoawake

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Do all the firms reimburse the EA/CPA exam fees as well as the cost of the study material/books ?

Any idea if Grant Thornton, in specific, provides the reimbursement for books as well ?

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Does it make sense to go for a Masters or should I just study for the CPA exam and take a few classes at a community college to accumulate the 150 credits? I graduated college with 132 credits so I don’t need that much more.

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For overseas ACCA accountants who have relocated to the US and have become US CPA's, how do you compare the difficulty level of the ACCA exam versus the CPA exam ?

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Hello!

I’m getting ready to start studying for the CPA exam. Wondering if anyone can give me insight on the difference between the Becker packages. My job is willing to pay a portion, which makes the lesser option look more appealing. However, does anyone know of the study material is dramatically different?

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Ever taken the CPA exam(REG) on the cut off date in California, and received the results on time? If so, what time did you take the test?

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Ever taken a cpa exam(Reg) in California on the cut off date, and received the results in that period? If so, what time did you take the exam?

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Has anyone successfully appealed a loss of credit for a cpa exam?

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What is the best strategy to study for a CPA exam retake? I’m retaking REG next week and i feel like i have forgotten everything. I did the first exam in mid October.

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Will CPA exam get easier after 2024? Can any insider reveal to me what it will look like?

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The CPA exam is a scam. Plain and simple. No room for debate. If you disagree you’re wrong. Sorry not sorry.

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