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Started 1 year ago by shed5197
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shed5197

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One exam left - AUD on 8/30.

Really curious what everyone is looking forward to after life without studying for the CPA exam?

I currently work in industry at a amedical software company (a subsidiary of a fortune 500 company) after 2 1/2 years experience at a regional public accounting firm. I plan to pursue a six sigma certitication followed by the CMA exam. Afterwards, I'm hoping my resume will be solid enough for get into a top masters of accountancy program that will lead into a PhD program.

Anyone else?!
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Posted 1 year ago #
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Well I am just starting my CPA exam experience, but I currently work for a publically traded company in the tax department. After I am done with the CPA exam I plan to take a 6ish month break and then go for my MBA, which I plan to follow with a Masters in Taxation. The order may change, but that it the goal!! I see that you are just as ambitious, nice to see im not the only "crazy" one :)

BEC: 73,81(7/6/2010); AUD: 75(5/24/2010); FAR: 76(8/31/2010); REG: 77 (10/18/2010) - DONE!!!!

Posted 1 year ago #
CardFanCPA

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You are both crazy. I plan on getting my first professional experience over the next 2-3 years. I may try to get my MBA after that. It would be nice to one day teach this stuff as a professor. Seems like a really easy job.

BEC 90 (03/2010) REG 98 (04/2010) AUD 94 (05/2010) FAR ( 08-19-10)

Posted 1 year ago #
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Cardfan same here. I plan to go for my PhD, I already have a Master's but its in Interdisciplinary Studies as I had no idea if I wanted to do HR, Accting, Finance, etc... But I would like to be a professor, I like the hours and the summers :)

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Posted 1 year ago #
KSgirl86

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Geez, you all are more ambitious than me at this point. I am waiting on my last score and if all goes well, I will be done with this thing forever. I currently work at a small CPA firm in small town in Kansas and love it. I will be taking a break from testing for a while and then I may consider taking my CFP, since I am also qualified for that exam. In the near future, however, I will be planning a wedding and getting married next June, since the boyfriend...oh wait...fiance proposed on Saturday...Good luck to everyone...this exam is a pain...

BEC - 72, 82; FAR - 60, 79; REG - 86; AUD - 77; Ethics Exam - 100!!
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Posted 1 year ago #
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My job encourages the CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) but I don't know yet if I'm going to go for it. I'd like to take the GMAT though because I want to get my MBA at some point in life or maybe a JD. For now, I just want to be done with the CPA and maybe, just maybe see if I have any juice left this year. I will definitely not pursue a MS in accounting or a PhD.

@KSgirl86- Congrats!

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FAR 96(7/23/10), AUD 96(8/16/10), BEC 85(8/31/10), REG 73(11/28/10), 82(2/27/11).
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Posted 1 year ago #
KSgirl86

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big shot cpa - thanks!

I know the feeling about if you have any juice left. I am beat with this exam. At least I guess if I have to retake AUD it is AUD and not FAR. Ick!!! Dear Lord, please help me to not have to retake AUD. I want my life back! AMEN! LOL

BEC - 72, 82; FAR - 60, 79; REG - 86; AUD - 77; Ethics Exam - 100!!
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Posted 1 year ago #
NYMadMan

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I am Done.

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BEC(4/17)-90, REG(5/28)-88, AUD (7/11)-83, FAR (8/31)- 90

Posted 1 year ago #
shed5197

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Trevor - My friend is pursuing a masters of Tax currently and will be graduating this December. She really loves it. I believe they have joint MBA and masters of tax programs out there, right?

KSgirl86 - Congrats on the engagement! Just got engaged myself as well. I asked my girlfriend of four years about a month ago. An colleague of mine owns a local public accounting firm and is a CPA and CFP. Really a powerful combo for small-to-median size business owners.

CardFanCPA - I partially agree with you. Being a professor has its perks; however, it is what you make of it. Getting into Dept Chair positions, as well as going heavy into research and/or publishing, can be demanding careers (although not as demanding as high-paying position in industry...not as stressful or well-paying either). I believe though, it offers the best of both worlds. Good salary, pension (if at a state univeristy), great work-life balance, etc.

Posted 1 year ago #
cpaindiana

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Golf...lots of Golf!!!!

FAR 60, 70, 68, 65, 83
BEC 71, 76
AUD 60, 86
REG. 74, Rescheduled for Oct 2011

Posted 1 year ago #
Trevor

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@Shed, I am unaware of them if they do exist. I am interested to learn more though. email me at tmarsha21@gmail.com if you have some more info!

BEC: 73,81(7/6/2010); AUD: 75(5/24/2010); FAR: 76(8/31/2010); REG: 77 (10/18/2010) - DONE!!!!

Posted 1 year ago #
DJR-FL

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SLEEP! And I am looking forward to spending more time with my wife and kids again. We all know how hard it is on us to get through this exam, but I know it takes its toll on them as well. I also know that without their support, there is no way that I could have ever even have tried to do this process! I think I will have to take my wife for a quiet, romantic weekend down in the keys or something, no kids, no books, no flashcards, just us!!!

REG 79, BEC 79, FAR 77, AUD (still waiting, and waiting, and waiting...)

Posted 1 year ago #
SFCPA13

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What will I do after the exams are done? Wow, the list could go on forever.......primarily, take my wife on vacation and buy her some jewelry for putting up with this crap for a year!

Also, working out more, fishing, golfing, house work, yard work, buying a DVR/blu-ray player.......anything and everything. It's amazing how fun yardwork sounds when your studying IT.

FAR-75, BEC-80, AUD-85, REG-79
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Posted 1 year ago #
financeguy

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It's amazing how fun yardwork sounds when your studying IT.

hahahaha

AUD - 81, BEC - 74, 80, FAR - 82, REG - 81
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Posted 1 year ago #
cpa2b2011

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I can't wait till I'm done with these exams (just started lol) and start up on drum lessons.
Dreaming to form a family band :)

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