I'm planning on using my 5k senior promotion bonus to buy the CPA review course and NTSs. What's a pathetic way to enjoy my bonus!

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Great investment boo!

1. Get your bonus first.
2. Pay for materials with a credit card for points.
3. Pay off said credit card when charges clear (you don't need to wait until the end of the billing cycle).
4. I'm not tax, so I don't know this answer, see if these materials apply to education credits in taxes (Lifetime learning credit).
5. Be proud for making a good investment in yourself that will pay dividends down the road.
6. At least take yourself out for a nice steak dinner for all your effort. And yes, get dessert. Good luck!

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Probably becker since I get 50% discount as a return student. I passed 3 parts with Becker, so I think it works for me. I just need to come up with a better study plan since two parts expired already.

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Read as good investment into your future (I did the same thing).

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Can you just ask one of the 1st/2nd years if you can use their materials?

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I agree with EY 1, that's actually a great way to invest your bonus. It'll pay way bigger rewards in the future if you compare it to not passing the CPA!

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Also, did you complete majority of the parts in Becker. If you can prove you did 90% of the hw.. they can do the Becker promise and it's $195 per part..

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We can argue with the IRS saying the CPA license is required for promotion, as such it qualifies as "improve job skills " 😉

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Call them first and explain things before you drop all that money.

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Get a first year to share the code.

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Prob drop some cash their way.

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OP...I'm in the same boat...passed three parts first attempt...procrastinated (got busy)...once I remembered about the fourth it was too late

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Returning student/competitor Savings
If you are a returning student or you previously paid (or your employer paid) for a competitive review course, you may qualify for a 50 percent savings on our CPA Exam Review course. If you are eligible for either of these discounts, please call to enroll: 1-877-CPA-EXAM. Returning student/competitor savings cannot be combined with any other Becker program, discount, offer, or promo code. Proof of purchase of a competitor’s product required and must be worth a minimum of $750.

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Btw for login info only one person can log in at a time. Becker fucked us.

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Ey3 good shit. I will just do that

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EY 3, i studied on my personal computer (downloaded software), work computer (downloaded software) and online log in. Not everything get synchronized, so I can't prove that I have went thru 100% of the lectures or 95% of homework. But appreciate your input though :)

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Which course are you going with?

I'll retake them all soon

OP, what is this 50% discount that you mentioned as a return student ? How does it work? I might have to buy a section again for my last exam

Deloitte 1, I'm not sure about asking a first year. What if we're preparing for the same part? Also I feel that I'll be obliged to write a good review if he/she is working with me.

Deloitte doesn't get senior promotion bonus. That stinks 🙃

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