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

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I don’t recommend. It was a huge waste of time. Focus on school and work then when you’re done with school, study for the test.

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I passed three sections of the CPA exam (FAR, AUD, and BEC) when I was interning in the morning and afternoons, attending graduate school in the evenings, and holding a club position at night while also planning club events. What I did was study at every moment I got - while I was at the train commuting between areas, in the hallways waiting for professors to arrive, and even when I was eating at home. I passed on hanging out with my family and friends, but luckily they understood and were super supportive. Grad school took a back burner for me as I already had an offer in hand - I just made sure I didn’t fail any classes or get any grades that will endanger my offer. I gave up all fun activities for six months to manage everything and honestly, I would do so again just to get the exams over with.

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Don’t do all 3 at once. It’s a struggle w just two 😵‍💫

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I did work and cpa. Wouldn’t recommend added school too.

I am currently studying and working full time, while dealing with family. The balance I have come to find is, I’ll study in the evenings for a few hours before bed and then if I have free time at work just start cracking out flash cards.

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