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6 years, 20+ tries. Needed to change service lines and make a career pivot to have normal hours. Also, was dealing with chronic depression and a bit of memory loss. My situation was very extreme. But I hope this encourages someone going through it very heavily. You’re not alone. These exams aren’t a test of intellect, they’re a test of perseverance. Keep going. Don’t give up. It’s worth it in the end.
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6 months with 2 kids under 5. It was rough, but I did it.
6 months, full time job and three kids…so worth it. Becker Review was my go to study method
I did two per year during non busy season. Studying took about 2 months per exam. Maybe 3 for FAR
1 year, one test per quarter, testing right before quarter-end/ year-end kicked off each time
I had to leave PA so I could have some time to study and prepare properly. I took 1 year and a half to pass all 4. My dog had health issues for more than 3 months before I took FAR, I had to postpone my exam twice since I had to be in the veterinarian often when I wasn't working. No time left to study. I think it would've taken me 1 year and 3 months then. I worked full time and commuted for 3 hours of my day. I passed all first try. I have to say I did not go to college in the US so I had to go through the books and take notes. I know for people that did go to college here it was probably easier. Focus more on MCQs and understanding how to tackle Sims. I think for Sims Becker explained how to do them, for MCQs I used Ninja (for some reason those felt harder than Becker). I remember getting low 70s in Ninja and then going to Becker and scoring over 80. 🤷🏻♀️. Maybe it was only my experience. Best of luck.
4 months
Of course. Big 4 firms pay for it
Found out I passed at the 12 month mark! Studied every day M-F in the office from 6-9am, then 12-1pm during lunch. Then on the weekends I only did TBS, 2 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday.
I had no social life the whole time, but I started studying last September and just passed my last one. I have no kids and I’m pretty early in my career
8 months. Took the first exam in February and the last exam in October of 2022. I was working 60+ hours a week from January through May and unemployed from May to November but already had 2 exams passed. It’s doable but difficult!
They did layoffs so I just waited to apply for new jobs until I took the third exam.
It took me 2 years while working full time
Took me close to 5 years. Went to the testing center 10+ times. Passed my first 2 within 2 weeks of each other after attending the live sessions of Becker courses.
6 months from first study session to final test.
It’s doable. Sacrifice is the key. If you are willing to give up a few months of your life for a lifetime of increased earning potential, it’s doable.
7.5 months. I was a December grad, so I started studying in late April after my first tax season. Took exams in early July, late August, early October, and late November.
I worked 40 hours a week and studied another 20-25 hours a week. About 2 hours each night after work and the rest over the weekend. It didn't leave much time for a social life, but it was nice to knock it out and be done.
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7 months
6 months as a brand new associate. I was an intern from January through April 15, started full time on April 16 and took my last test the first week of November.
I basically rolled off busy season and rolled into full blown studying. Firm gave me 4 days off to take the exams, but I was not allowed to put studying on my timesheet instead of working. 3 hours studying at a minimum every day and 6 on the weekends. I had almost no social life during my first 11 months of my career in public between the internship and studying period.
It was absolutely miserable and an awful experience, but I passed each one on the first attempt and had it done before anyone else in my starting class. However, that experience was far superior to some of my colleagues who took years to pass, spent god only knows how much on multiple exams and prolonged the pain only to never pass.
When our new staff are studying it’s easy to see which ones will pass vs which ones won’t. It’s all a matter of putting the time in and making the sacrifice. It’s a miserable process and there’s no escaping it if you want to be a CPA.
It took 500+ hours of studying total over 7 months
1 year 6 months
3 days
I took it over a year I think. I decided to take it easy and do one per quarter. I would watch the videos the first month. Read the book the second month. Do note cards and take practice exams the third month. I also did hardest first since it was an 18 month window after that to pass all. Was able to pass them all first try. It sucked but I survived.
3 years
10 months from starting to study, to finishing my last test
14 months (( mayb a bit more. It is extremely hard.
I’m a CFA charterholder. The CPA exam is very easy tbh.