You’ve been down in the doldrums of studying for months, and now that you’ve passed, you feel so lost and confused. What will you do if you can’t study? Fear not, we have a roadmap on how to survive after you take the CPA exams. Celebrate If you haven’t done this already, you need to […]
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4 CPA Misconceptions Debunked
Believe it or not, we aren’t all hermits who love a good math problem and enjoy being alone all the time. Here we debunk 4 CPA misconceptions. So exciting!
Jobs That Require The CPA Exam
So you’re about to spend a bunch of time, effort, and money to pass your CPA exam. You may be wondering, what do I need my CPA for? Do the jobs that require the CPA exam even interest me? For the most part, you can get an entry level accounting or bookkeeping job without being […]
Taking The CPA Exam Years After College
When I was working as an auditor, I was amazed at how many of my superiors were still trying to pass the CPA exam. As life goes on, it can seem harder and harder to get involved with studying. Relationships, kids, and the fact that it’s been quite some time since you’ve been in the classroom […]
My CPA Exam Experience
“Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.” This quote from Oscar Wilde explains my CPA exam experience, because I made a lot of mistakes along the way. I passed the exam in February of 1992, and it took me two or three tries of get all four sections passed. I hope you can […]
How to Change Your Career and Become a CPA
“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.” This quote is attributed to Randy Pausch, and I think it’s a useful quote for people who are considering a career change to become a CPA. I made that change myself, four years after earning a business degree. I now spend my time […]
Is the CPA Required to Become an Accountant?
Hey! Let’s get this show on the road. Is the CPA required to become an accountant? No. Well… Wait, wait, wait. Where are you going? There is more to talk about. Although the CPA license is not required to become an accountant, it most certainly does not hurt your job prospects in becoming an accountant […]
What is a CPA?
What is a CPA? What does CPA stand for? Is a CPA an inanimate object? Can you identify a CPA by its appearance, actions, or attitude? Should you ask every CPA that you meet to do your taxes? 🙂 You have several great questions! I hope in turn to provide you several great responses. […]
BEC CPA Exam Tomorrow
BEC CPA Exam Tomorrow: What to Do Alright folks, it is show time. Tomorrow is your day to shine on the BEC section of the Uniform CPA Exam. Understandably, you may feel a little tense over the next 24 hours. However, if you follow these tips and tricks of what to do and in the […]
Do I Need a Masters in Accounting for a CPA?
Did someone say the word Masters? Just wait a second. I need to grab my clubs, visor, and other golf attire. Oh and make sure to grab a reservation at Augusta’s Berckmans Place. I sure am hungry; nom nom nom 🙂 Wow! That was an amazing shot. I’m sorry folks . . . It’s right […]