Why the heck am I studying for the CPA exam?????

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    Anonymous
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    3) Because CPA’s are basically the coolest people you’ll ever meet…

    Okay maybe not… but it looks a lot cooler on business cards? That’s definitely a good reason.

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  • #468522
    Anonymous
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    I just thought of this, why am I putting myself through this? I already have a job. Is it worth pursuing?

    #468585
    Anonymous
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    I just thought of this, why am I putting myself through this? I already have a job. Is it worth pursuing?

    #468524
    rjcpa
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    1) To get job security at your present job or to be more marketable to other potential companies.

    2) To get more money at your present job or another job.

    FAR - 10/3/12 - 86
    BEC - 11/27/12 - 70 1/14/13 - 81
    AUD - 4/4/13 - 87
    REG - 7/8/13 - 80

    #468587
    rjcpa
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    1) To get job security at your present job or to be more marketable to other potential companies.

    2) To get more money at your present job or another job.

    FAR - 10/3/12 - 86
    BEC - 11/27/12 - 70 1/14/13 - 81
    AUD - 4/4/13 - 87
    REG - 7/8/13 - 80

    #468526
    Anonymous
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    Ha – It's definitely worth pursuing! I question my MBA everyday (for legit reasons). I won't question this investment, which is much less pricey, ever in my life!!!

    Right now I work in management consulting, which is not even accounting related (although I do work at a Big 4), and I am in my mid-30s. If I can pursue this, you can as well.

    BTW – My moniker (Future CFO) is a narcissistic joke. I would much rather work on forensics or financial system implementations than pure accounting any day. Things have changed – the CPA opens up all kinds of doors that didn't exist even 10 years ago…

    Good luck on AUD. What a pisser of an exam.

    #468589
    Anonymous
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    Ha – It's definitely worth pursuing! I question my MBA everyday (for legit reasons). I won't question this investment, which is much less pricey, ever in my life!!!

    Right now I work in management consulting, which is not even accounting related (although I do work at a Big 4), and I am in my mid-30s. If I can pursue this, you can as well.

    BTW – My moniker (Future CFO) is a narcissistic joke. I would much rather work on forensics or financial system implementations than pure accounting any day. Things have changed – the CPA opens up all kinds of doors that didn't exist even 10 years ago…

    Good luck on AUD. What a pisser of an exam.

    #468528
    Anonymous
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    So you can play with the big kids. =D

    #468591
    Anonymous
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    So you can play with the big kids. =D

    #468530
    Tncincy
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    Oh why not? You will wonder what life would be like for a CPA. Don't down play it, it is worth it in the end.

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader.....time to pass

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

    #468593
    Tncincy
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    Oh why not? You will wonder what life would be like for a CPA. Don't down play it, it is worth it in the end.

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader.....time to pass

    It begins with a 75
    Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

    #468532
    Zaq
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    I just joined a new job with a new company.

    There's a Staff Accountant who's been there for 4-5 years who's still a Staff Accountant.

    There are a few Senior Accountant's. They were promoted within 2 years. What do they have in common? CPA.

    If you're cool with just the bare minimum then drop the CPA exam. But realize it's a dog eat dog world. And when shit hits the fan the people who only put in the bare minimum are the ones that get the shorter end of the stick.

    And if I were a CFO of a company I'd much rather have people who want to increase their intelligence and skill level as opposed to those who are fine with just sitting in one place.

    FAR: 50, 76!
    REG: 74... (ouch baby, very ouch), 76!
    AUD: 65, 91!?
    BEC: 80! Aaaand doneskies!

    May 2012 to August 2013. Can't believe it's over.

    #468595
    Zaq
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    I just joined a new job with a new company.

    There's a Staff Accountant who's been there for 4-5 years who's still a Staff Accountant.

    There are a few Senior Accountant's. They were promoted within 2 years. What do they have in common? CPA.

    If you're cool with just the bare minimum then drop the CPA exam. But realize it's a dog eat dog world. And when shit hits the fan the people who only put in the bare minimum are the ones that get the shorter end of the stick.

    And if I were a CFO of a company I'd much rather have people who want to increase their intelligence and skill level as opposed to those who are fine with just sitting in one place.

    FAR: 50, 76!
    REG: 74... (ouch baby, very ouch), 76!
    AUD: 65, 91!?
    BEC: 80! Aaaand doneskies!

    May 2012 to August 2013. Can't believe it's over.

    #468534
    Jennifer241
    Member

    We live in a knowledge economy – in a knowledge economy the smart people win! So get back to winning.

    AUD - Jan 9,13 Pass
    REG - Aug 30,13 Pass
    BEC - Oct 26,13 Pass
    FAR - Dec 4,13 Pass

    Licensed CPA in the state of Oregon

    #468597
    Jennifer241
    Member

    We live in a knowledge economy – in a knowledge economy the smart people win! So get back to winning.

    AUD - Jan 9,13 Pass
    REG - Aug 30,13 Pass
    BEC - Oct 26,13 Pass
    FAR - Dec 4,13 Pass

    Licensed CPA in the state of Oregon

    #468536

    All of the above reasons and:

    1) I wasn't raised to be a quitter

    2) I've already told the whole world about this/invested over a year

    3) While studying, I can't stop thinking all the shit I am going to buy myself when I am done.

    4) I can not wait to be able to say I am a CPA!!!!

    B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
    A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
    R 65 - 48 - 45
    F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

    Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

    "The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

    Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
    Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

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