Can't pass CPA exam. Have CISA. Should I just go back to school?

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It took my senior manager 5 years before she passed it all, keep trying , persistence pays off

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Go into information systems because accounting sucks anyway.

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I failed FAR 3 times, BEC twice at 70 and REG once. I'm not giving up and you shouldn't either. Stay focused and be consistent.

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Are you good at your job? If not, maybe accounting isn't where you should be. But if you are good at your job and simply suck at tests, I would say push through

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Thank u everyone for the encouragement!!! Was feeling pretty low today

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How many times have you taken/what pets have you taken?

Failed FAR twice. BEC once and just took it again and I think I failed

Don't give up!

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