Hello everyone, I finally got 150 credits to meet the credit requirement for the CPA. Now that college is done, it’s time for the CPA exam. What study programs have you all used? What did you look for in CPA prep materials/courses?

Side note, my current firm only reimburses up to $1,000 for CPA prep materials. I’d love to stay at or under that, but am willing to pay out of pocket for a good materials/course.

Thanks in advance!

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