When you passed the CPA exam, did you buy yourself a gift? If so, what did you get?

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I plan on treating myself to a trip! I'm thinking Egypt or Iceland.

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I was in Iceland when I found out I passed my last CPA exam portion. Absolutely beautiful country.

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I got myself a trip to Greece and London. It hasn't happened yet because of the pandemic but will hopefully go soon!!

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2000 dollar sound system. Best purchase ever made. Literally use this thing every day especially cause of covid. :)

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Bottle of Scotch

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I bought myself the gift of freedom and having free time after work!!

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used the bonus to put a down payment on a car!

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Rothy's in a fun color!

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A surfboard

No. Over priced Long Island surf shop

I just got real drunk on Patron. I stuck with Jack most days while studying. Congrats OP

How much will it be after tax? I’m adding it to my condo down payment fund just curious

You regain some of the taxes since it's just OI but Federal taxes at a higher rate. Receiving 60% of a bonus is pretty common.

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Saving for a trip to Europe after busy season is over and traveling is relaxed

Chanel bag haha

I treated myself to a new bike

I bought myself a Supernote A5x to replace my fine system of sticky notes.

Very happy with it.

https://supernote.com/

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