Call me crazy, but does anyone believe there is a benefit in taking the exam under the new format? Why rush to learn material that will soon be outdated? Wouldn't it be ideal to truly understand IFRS and be familiar with codification if that is the environment in which CPAs will practice?
I am working on my masters, but have my 150. I'm set to graduate May 2011. Would it be worthwhile to take the fall semester off and work towards passing FAR & AUD at a minimum? If so, is it reasonable to prepare for two exams in that time frame while working full time? I have not yet applied for my NTS so will most likely not be eligible to sit until the Oct/Nov window. Lastly, if I were to pass: is there any reason to continue the masters? Many of my classes (namely Adv Fin Accounting and Advanced Audit which I am scheduled to take in the fall) are intended to help prepare me for the CPA exam.
Sorry for the ramble! I will need to answer most of these ?s myself, but any insight is more than welcome...
Indiana Candidate: waiting on NTS
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