Hey everyone,
I'm looking for opinions on possibly quitting or going part time to study for the exams and get a graduate degree.
A little background information, I'm 27 and have been working in public since I graduated from undergrad for about a year now. It's been a great experience and I've learned a lot. I've been studying for FAR since September of 2012. I've taken it twice now with a 66 and 71. Since the 71,I've completely changed my study habits and I feel I will be successful come May when I take it again. Being truthful, I've found it very difficult working a lot and being constantly exposed to something new every day and then sitting down and squeezing study time in. Lately I've been contemplating taking a year off of work to finish the CPA's and to get a Masters Degree or MBA. I wouldn't quit my job just to take the CPA as I feel I could manage to juggle work/studying as I've gotten a better feel of how to study and what I've done incorrectly. However, I don’t see how I could throw grad school into the mix and be successful. I do enjoy what I do and feel life in public would be MUCH less stressful if I could knock out the CPAs and grad school and be done with it.
My current thinking is that it will be a good strategic move to take a year off and finish graduate school and the exams while I'm young. I have saved up a considerable amount, and would be able to stay with supportive family. I would definitely be willing to work part time, and I'm going to ask the partners if thats a possibility. If not, I still think it's worth it as the graduate degree and passing the exams will follow me for life
So, I'm curious if anyone has ever made a similar move or any feedback at all. Thanks!
