Studying for the CPA exam just depresses me! Anybody else feels that way? I have exaclty 2 weeks for AUD. Is it worth trying or reschedule it?

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Is it still possible to past AUD or any other CPA exam if you leave an entire sim blank or a couple of sims wrong?

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Take my final CPA exam at the end of the month and am planning to waste my bonus on a watch. If you were me, how would you spend ~$4,000? For reference, my collection consists of a 36 mm Nomos Club and an SKX007.

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I’m having such a bad anxiety over cpa exam. This is my second time and still having really bad anxiety. How did you guys overcome with that?

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Can people stop posting their big 4 offers and CPA exam scores on Linkedln?

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To all my German Colleagues: Can you share your insights about the audit xcellence master Programm of the big4?

Is it worth it? How hard is it ?
What about work life balance and vacation during the masters programm?

What are the conditions regarding wages, compensation, etc?

And: is it easier to pass the WP (german cpa) exam with it ?

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Audit People: Anyone else ever have regrets studying in accounting? Been having these thoughts lately and haven't been able to move pass them. Worse part is I'm writing my CPA exam in September but I don't even know why I want this designation anymore. .

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Is there any reason for the NTS system used for the CPA exam other than to extract more money from candidates?

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Has anyone rescheduled their CPA exam the night before? I just rescheduled mine for tomorrow because the Prometrics website let me without a fee, but now I’m worried that it didn’t actually work. All of the information says you cannot change within 24 hours. Does anyone have any experience with this?

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Hi Guys, I need help. I just got out of my CPA exam on Monday and got a call from India that my grandfather passed away. It’s been very touchy for my family in India and I want to go back to be there for them. However, I’m not sure if I would be allowed to come back even though I have a valid status. I am currently on my OPT which expires in January, after which I plan to go back for my masters. If I go to India next week, just for a month and come back in August, before my OPT expires, would I

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Is a MBA worth it if I don't want to go into High Finance or MBB? Currently a Senior Financial Analyst from CA making a little under $90k (not in Bay Area). Im 25, a minority, and married (if that matters). Aiming to get into a finance position at a Tech company (FAANGT or other Big Tech). Contemplating if I should just continue studying for the CPA exam or ditch it to focus on GMAT and apply to B-School. I was also considering a Masters in Business Analytics as well. Very confused

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Has anyone in B4 ever tried to pass more than 4 cpa exam tries through your firm? Asking for a friend.

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I’m really struggling with having motivation to study for the CPA exam. Did you do anything along the way to keep yourself motivated and set a routine?

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Finding it extremely difficult to study for the CPA exam and in general be productive/work towards my goals this year due to constant anxiety around potentially being laid off, being “high risk” for coronavirus, and lack of work-life balance. Not to mention, I’m terrified of sitting in a prometric center any time soon. Anyone else with me? How are you managing your anxiety and continuing to be productive?

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is it safe to take cpa exam now? Does the test center require mask? Has anyone taken exams recently? Please share your experience.

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For those who passed the CPA exam, what were your university gpa?

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How do you stay motivated to study for the CPA exam? I’m taking FAR in a month and just can’t stay focused, especially while working 55-60 hours a week.

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I swear depression and studying for the CPA exam go hand-in-hand.

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How many of you quit accounting after passing the CPA exam?

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I currently work as a government auditor with about 3months of experience. ( I graduated college in December 2019)I’m studying for my CPA exam and look to pass all parts by November. Upon passing the exam I would like to work at a firm in tax. Is this realistic?

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Anyone able to find any dates with Prometric for CPA exam around California ?

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Taking my last part of the CPA exam this Friday and getting extremely anxious. Any tips to ease the anxiety?

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Any exam takers in downtown area.... are you worried about going to downtown to take the CPA exam..? I live in Chicago and they shut down the city....

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I have taken two sections of the CPA exam through California. Due to the 9 month window, I only applied for two sections initially. I just mailed my $50 reapp payment to the CBA. How long does it take to get re-approved so that I can schedule the last two sections ASAP? Thanks!

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California CPA exam - if I only received an NTS initially for two exams, to get the NTS for the last two, do I need to reapply to the CBA and mail in the $50 reapplication fee?

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Anyone willing to help me out getting my first accounting job? I have a Masters degree in Accounting and I am studying for the CPA exam.

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I just sent in my application to my state to begin the CPA exam. From what I hear, I have to wait to hear back from the NASBA and then receive my NTS. About how long does this process take? Should I go ahead and start studying or would that not be worth my time yet?

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If I move states while in the middle of taking CPA exam (passed 2/4) and should get licensed in the new state, what is the best practice for ensuring I don’t lose credit for the two exams i passed in the old state?

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Has anyone been successful at getting NTS for CPA exam extended? Mine expired 6 months ago and let it go to waste...is there anything I can do to recover it?

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What States are still administering the CPA exam in May?

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Will we even be able to take the CPA exam in June? Im in NJ.

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Has anyone been able to successfully reschedule CPA Exam to June 11-30? NY / NJ says no availability.

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What would be the last day to reschedule the Cpa exam (original test date of May 20) to incur only $35 penalty?

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Wanted to give my 2 weeks after April 15 but now who knows when we will be back☹️ need to pass this damn cpa exam

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Currently admitted into Pace University to start in the Fall at their MBA program in Accounting for the CPA exam. Which of the big 4 would you recommend working at? Putting all jokes aside, lol

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Heard the Canadian CPA exam will be done at home . Should the US do the same ?

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Is now the right time to register for a cpa exam yet? For those who have, did they give you a reschedule date?

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If we leave public accounting before passing the cpa exam, how do we go about verifying all our work experience/hours once we’ve moved into industry? Still want to get cpa, but moving into industry

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What’s going on with the cpa exam? Can I sit anytime soon? Anything else I should know?

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Starting to study for the CPA exam during this quarantine during my masters. What order did you take the exams and why?

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