I have a finance degree and have been looking into getting my CPA. Does anyone have any advice? I know about the credit requirements, more so looking for advice on taking the exams. TIA

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I know partners at cpa firms with only finance degrees. As long as you pass your cpa, the world is your oyster.

It’s just a time and persistent commitment. Cpa isn’t hard per say just a lot of material for each test and require the time to learn it. Schedule it out. Stick to the schedule and you can do it 👍🏻

I have a finance degree and am finishing up my CPA right now. Between the 8 accounting classes I needed and studying, it’s taken about two years. Passed FAR / REG / AUD on first tries - used Becker. About 10 extra hours each week. DM me if you want to talk.

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