2017 CPA Exam

And if I was you I would do nothing except study for the cpa after you graduate until you pass all 4 parts

Yes and purchase a cpa kit like Wiley or something.

You'll just have to worry about the CPA when that time comes. Right now, you need to focus your energy on your classes. You'll be able to see the bigger picture once you complete your courses. After that, the material isn't really difficult to learn for the CPA, it's just exhausting. It's really a test of discipline and diligence on your behalf and you will have to invest the time.

Don't even think about the CPA exam right now, there will be plenty of time for that to ruin your life when it comes time for you to study for it. I can't imagine the 2017 changes are going to make it THAT much more difficult to pass. As you will see from many people's scores on this forum (including my own), this thing is already brutal to pass.

The material might not make sense to you now, and it still might not even make sense once your done with you classes, but when it comes time to study for the CPA exam you are going to see the material and at least be able to say “Ok, I've seen this before”. Just do one thing at a time, this is a long journey for all of us.

If you really want to be a CPA don't get discouraged. I graduated with a 2.9 gpa and 3.05 major gpa with plenty of Cs is hard accounting classes. I wasn't even sure I ever wanted to take the CPA because I wasn't sure I was capable of passing. I waited until k was out of school for a couple years to start my journey because I realized it was going to be hanging over my head if I never gave it a try. Well I started studying on August 1st and passed what many people would say is the hardest to pass and just took Audit today. If all goes well I could be halfway done when 6 months ago I wasn't sure I was ever going to take it. I think you will find studying for the exam is much different. I had trouble focusing on accounting and studying for tests until I absolutely had to in college as there were so many distractions. I waited until i was ready to give it my all. It's amazing how much a difference looking at the materials daily makes.

And yes any decent review course will tell you what you did wrong on a question. I am using the ninja 10 point combo and it has been great so far. All I am trying to say is that I don't think course grades necessarily mean how good or not you will do on the exam as the exam is all about putting in the time and effort.

I had the same dilemma a few years ago, to study for the exam or finish school at the same time. Well my adviser encouraged me to finish school. I though she was saying that to make money for the school (lol) but I am glad I finished before trying to tackle this exam. School is the place to nail down the concepts. But finish then focus on the test. I'm still working on the test. Nail down those concepts while you can. You're getting some really good advice on this topic.

@cubfan23, great comments. Sometimes we can get caught up with gpa's. the gpa might indicate how well you learn, but does not determine how good a professional you'll become. One thing for sure, if we study, we'll pass.