[CPA8675309]

Hopefully, this isn’t too personal, but about how much have you spent or did spend on passing the CPA exam between the exam fees and study materials?

I think I’m at $2600 so far between CPAexcel and exam fees for BEC and FAR. I probably wasted some money paying for the Platinum CPAexcel course.

AUD - 77
BEC - 85
FAR - 84
REG - 85

I'm done!!

[REG-FTW86]

I was more along the lines of $5k-$6k. That comprises of Roger, Exam fees, reschedules, NINJA materials I added, Ethics test, license fee, and other misc items. I kept track of all the expenses. If you ask me if it was worth it, absolutely.

Sad thing is I have yet to pony up the money for a nice frame for my license because it's too expensive haha.

AUD - 78
BEC - 77
FAR - 77
REG - 80

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.  The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."  Thomas A. Edison

How bad do you want it?

Regulation For The Win!

FAR 57, 62, 77
BEC 70,77
AUD 54,78
REG 66, 62, 7/29

FAR.BEC.AUD.AUD.BEC.FAR.FAR.REG.REG

Roger CPA Review / Ninja MCQ Supplement

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time - Thomas Edison

[mtaylo24]

@re2pect, I'm right there with you man, LOL! With me never wanting to be bothered or snapping when I'm in the middle of a tough question, and her being “bored” because I'm sitting at home on her day off “doing nothing”, I may be facing the same If I don't get over the hump this window.

On topic

Exam Fees

1,393 – FAR and Aud
1,400 – REG and BEC
99 – Virginia App fee
200 – (New Virginia app retake fees, 7 retakes, 3 nex exams)

Study Materials

600 – Gleim Materials Reg and Aud (Expired)
1,200 – Gleim Materials (REg, Aud, BEC, and FAR)
282 – Ninja MCQ REG (2x), BEC (3x), FAR (2x)
329 – Ninja Notes (including buying Reg twice for updates)
97 – Ninja FAR book
650 – Roger (Aud, failed, Expired)
225 – Roger Cram (Reg, failed, expired)
100 – Wiley Focus Notes
100 – Wiley Text (Aud, BEC, REG)

Grand Total – Roughly 6,675 (I'm sure that I'm forgetting something)

CPA (2017)

REG:  75

BEC:  76

FAR:  77

AUD: 78

 

CMA (2019)

P1: 380

P2: 360

AUD - 1st - 60 (12/12), 61 (2/13), 61 (8/13), 78! (11/15)
REG - 55 (2/16) 69 (5/16) Retake(8/16)
BEC - 71(5/16) Retake (9/16)
FAR - (8/16)

[Nancy]

I spent a LOT so I'm not even counting…….luckily work paid for Becker but it is about to expire. I'd say over 5K including the becker software but it is prob more like 6000+ and I am not done yet.

ALSO @Sticky Nicky HAHAHHAHAHAH TRUTH – if we factor in the amount of booze, taco bell, and mcdonalds……….prob like 10K

AUD - NINJA in Training
BEC - 78
FAR - NINJA in Training
REG - 82

BEC: 78

REG: 82

AUD: February 20, 2017

FAR: January 2, 2017

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

[Substantive Testing]

I have spent 1800 on Wiley platinum, 200 on Ninja MCQs, around 100 for first time application, 150 for 3 NTS and around 1000 for 5 attempts. Therefore, around 3100 total…I would have saved 1800 if I knew back then that Ninja MCQs was all I needed.

AUD - 75
BEC - 75
FAR - 81
REG - 78

 

CPA ex-auditor

 

[Ryan – Just Another Dollar]

I ended up just under $3,000 all-in. Got myself a 0% introductory rate Chase credit card and put every exam expense on that. Also helps that I was able to finish in 7 months and sold my remaining 1 year Roger course access/books on eBay for $750 (shhh). Paying it off with tax refund this month as the interest is about to kick in. #winning!

B - 88 (2/16)
A - 84 (4/16)
R - 73 (6/16), 82(7/16)
F - 67 (1/16), 84(4/16)

Ethics - 93

Roger course & Ninja MCQ - HiYa!

[hasy]

I made a spreadsheet. I'm looking at another $130 for the actual licensing fee and already paid $143 fee for this CC class that I had to take.

But you're not counting the gas, the coffee house visits, all the caffeine drinks, and whatnot costs of studying. So yes, while I do think this license was relatively cheaper for me than others, I also know that I utter everyone's pain that it is NOT cheap…..

AUD - 83
BEC - 80
FAR - 83
REG - 78

BEC - 80 (Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB)

FAR - 72; 83 (Roger + NINJA MCQ)

AUD - 83 (Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB)

REG - 52; 78 (Roger + NINJA MCQ)

Ethics - 68, 96 (how I dislike you)
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This forum is more addictive than drugs. Still returning after licensure.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved - Helen Keller

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BEC 80 (10/23/15)
FAR 72 (4/2/15); 83 (7/11/16)
REG 52 (4/28/15)
AUD (9/9/16)

Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB

[Namstut]

Oh cr@p, I completely forgot to add the cost of additional credits that I will need to get in order to get licensed. I think I might be in the range of $8-$9K.

By then I will definitely need to up my pharmaceuticals so I have to add that to the total.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

All Done!!!

AUD 7/6/16 Passed
BEC 9/3/16
FAR TBD
REG TBD

[Iceman6]

Yeah im about 20 credits short myself. Cross that bridge when I get to it I suppose, focus on this last exam then I'll worry about that

AUD - 79
BEC - 77
FAR - 78
REG - 80

After 4 long years, I'm done.

[Jdn9201]

Counting my masters degree, I think my out of pocket was around $7500. Tuition reimbursement and not having any retakes certainly helped. It was a pain, but best money I ever spent.

BEC - 88 8/29/15
REG - 82 11/14/15
AUD - 83 1/8/16
FAR - 80 2/29/16

[Anonymous]

Over 5k including Becker, cpaexcel, ninja products and exam fees. Made it all back after a 15k increase from my promotion to controller. It's worth it people. Do everything in your power to pass the exam..the opportunities are much better as a cpa.

[Namstut]

A great visual with NPV of CPA earnings for medium size companies:

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/content/dam/jofa/issues/2016/may/nvp-of-cpa-earnings-premium-medium.pdf

For large companies:

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/content/dam/jofa/issues/2016/may/nvp-of-cpa-earnings-premium-large.pdf

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

All Done!!!

AUD 7/6/16 Passed
BEC 9/3/16
FAR TBD
REG TBD

[jbergmann1]

The real question is how much have you saved by not going out? I saved a ton when I was studying. Lol

TX CPA

Passed all 4 parts of the CPA exam!
License application in progress

[Spartans92]

Exam fees alone, that is, Scheduling and re-scheduling fees around 1600. Ninja MCQ around 250. So little under 2k. But expecting to do few more retakes so hopefully won't hit 3k mark.

BEC - 76
REG- 67, 85
AUD-63, 74, 80!!
FAR-65, 62, 57, 79

3 down 1 more to go. BEC is on the Line 🙁

BEC- PASS

[Tncincy]

Too much to admit….I am looking for a government relief plan…Do anyone have the link?

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

[Anonymous]

over $10k between the Becker review course (needed a rental car plus accommodations plus nanny for my kid while I was gone for 6 weeks), the actual exam fees and the advanced accounting course I needed to take. And no reimbursement from a firm cause I was not working so yeah.. savings are a bit low still.

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