I need an opinion. I know studying for the cpa exam is super hard and very time consuming. But would you say it keeps you so busy to the point you can't help a friend get a job as a call reference?

I just wanted to get some perspective as I never taken the exam.

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No. I worked full time, studied for the cpa, and studied for lsats/applied for law school all at the same time. I also exercised 60 minutes a day. Most people who say they are too busy are lazy, or deprioritizing you.

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You studied for the CPA and LSATs? How long did you study the LSATs for? How'd you do?

Actually the hardest part of being a call reference at that level would be just the amount of time spend working. If you’re in an audit room with other people or normally sit in a bull pen (and don’t have an office) it would be hard to take a call like that in the middle of the day. Anything outside the work day would be insanely late or early.

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I have a 3 yr old, work full time and a husband who’s job is demanding. I study 2/3 hrs a day outside of busy season. More on the weekends. I have two tests left after this April.

I don’t understand the people who study 4+ hours after working all day. Doesn’t work for me, I’m not able to retain anything.

I think it’s more about schedule and finding one that works for you.

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It must take 15 minutes of someone’s time to be a call reference. Perhaps the friend does not want to be a reference.

And it is not hard to study for the exam if you plan in advance, stick to a study schedule, and avoid distractions.

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All you need is 2-3 hours a day max. You can’t really retain any more information if you study longer house in addition to work

When I was studying I was also working full time and studying for 3 to 5 hours a night passed it’s a rough time in your life but he who suffers the most will pass . Also had to give up some of my week ending and not go as hard on the weekend it’s about finding balance. Some test are harder than others

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