Beverly is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Its been a while since my last post. I have been trying to wrap up an engagement and also rolling over to two more projects. As I write this I am sitting in a conference room in Texas auditing away. I am six days away from retaking audit and
Read MoreMonth: February 2013
Introducing NINJA CPA Blogger Sarah
Sarah is a new NINJA CPA Blogger. About a year ago, I decided it would be to my benefit to obtain my CPA. Ive worked in various accounting positions for over 10 years and decided that if I want to have the opportunity for more in the accounting world, I needed that CPA designation. So
Read MoreHouse Shopping + Nervous for FAR Score Release
Jimmy is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Hi fellow CPA test takers, It has been two weeks since I sat for FAR again. I must admit I am a bit nervous this time around. My 18 month deadline is the end of May. This leaves me one last narrow window if I do not pass again.
Read MoreIntroducing NINJA CPA Blogger Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a new NINJA CPA Blogger. I started trying to get my CPA in July 2010. Ill admit I was cocky, and I assumed that because there was an overlap in material between my CIA designation and the CPA, that I could just breeze through my AUD and BEC test. Just to save registration
Read MoreFAR Coming Up: Bonds, Bonds, and More Bonds
Serena is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Hi NINJAs, Time for an update. Im a couple weeks into studying for FAR, taking a reprieve from REG. Our rematch will be later, but I must focus on FAR right now. I have 6 weeks until I plan on sitting for FAR for the first time. I am
Read MoreJuggling Act: Work, School, Family, and the CPA Exam
Jen is a NINJA CPA Blogger. It has been six weeks since my last blog post. I have been neglecting my NINJA duties, its true. But as it turns out, much has changed since that last post. I was going to take REG next. Nope, change of plans, now I think Im going to give
Read MoreOfficially a Candidate + Time to Schedule FAR
Leah is a NINJA CPA Blogger. My story of being a newbie is shaping up fast. After about one month of waiting to find out if my application would be accepted, I finally received my confirmation in the mail! I am now a CPA candidate! Im not familiar with the process in other states, but
Read MoreGrad Classes, Long Commutes, and AUD Coming Up
Elizabeth is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Greetings all, As always I apologize for the delay. Little update, the school year has begun again and so has my commute, approximately 3 hours round trip. Now is when I keep wishing I had studied more during the break as opposed to taking a break after I was
Read More57 to 81: My Journey to Pass the CPA Exam
Courtney shares her journey through the CPA Exam. I started studying for my first exam in June 2011, after graduating in May with 150 hours and a bachelors degree. I had accepted an offer to start at as an auditor at a public firm in November so I decided to take the summer off to
Read MoreFAR Study: Staying Positive and Motivated to Pass the Exam
Brent is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Still getting at it and into my fifth week of studying for FAR. Just a little under 20 days to go before I sit for the exam. I want to start by saying that my mood while prepping for this exam has increased due to actually understanding the material
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