How long does it take you to study REG with a full time job?

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Did it in just two weeks, if it takes you longer you’re a failure..jk four weeks should do lol.

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Like to add I work in tax so that helped!

3 months no tax background. Full time job.

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Took me about 2 months. No tax background.

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