GottaPassEmAll on "REG in 2 weeks, working full time"
I'm taking REG in 2 weeks while working full time, and I just watched my first lecture last night. The only thing I have going for me is I've been working in public accounting for four years... is...
View Articlesonygal57 on "Why do people call FAR ~ FARE?"
This has been bugging me since before I began prepping....What is with FARE? Thanks guys
View ArticleMurphyNish on "Regulation Focus"
Hey I am a little confused; I have read in a number of posts dont focus on REG 5-8... Focus on R 1-4? Isnt 17-21% of the exam on Business laws and contracts? Is this advice due to the fact that the...
View Articlemotown13 on "REG in a few hours- last minute suggestions?"
I read all the posts about how horrible REG was. I am hoping knowing that, that if I assume the worst it will maybe be a little bit better than I expect. Anyone have any last minute suggestions? I...
View ArticleKodiak on "Oregon score release"
Historically it seems like Oregon is one of the last states to receive and send out scores. I'm curious if anybody else is waiting for their Jan/Feb, wave 3 scores to be released? I tested in late...
View Articleenyoctap on "Alternative CPA career"
I'm going through a quarter life crisis, not really that serious, but I just don't know what I want to do next in my life, and becoming a CPA seems to be a smart (as in conservative, job-security type...
View Articlemrogovitz on "Refreshing Becker"
Does anyone know if there is a way to refresh the Becker review materials so it's as if you installed it for the first time? Thanks!
View Articlesurfer4life949 on "Out of Town overnight policy"
Hi All,I was just wondering what your firms (Big 4 and Mid-Tier (GT,BDO,McG)) policy is for determining if an out of town client requires an overnight stay. I'm going into advisory at GT and I was...
View ArticlewannabeCPA123 on "Passed FAR on first try but I don't feel so good about...
Anyone else like this? I really didn't study as intensely as I should have, and it is reflected in my score. I skipped chapters. I only focused on subjects that I was really strong in, and I didn't...
View ArticleCannotPassAgain on "Does a 40 hour/week accounting job exist?"
...in public, private, government, or anywhere for an accounting-related job?There's more to life than just work, right?
View Articlesnel0075 on "Career Advice/Options"
Hi all,I am three quarters of the way done with the exams and only have BEC remaining (Monday, wish me luck). I work for a Big Four in my hometown, but I am not enthused about tax or public accounting...
View ArticleMikeG50 on "Drug testing at the Big 4?"
Hi I'm starting at one of the Big 4 in Boston and was wondering whether they do drug testing? And if they do would failing it be enough to rescind an offer?I smoke marijuana regularly, but obviously...
View Articlebhmnrhpsdy on "Am I screwed? Expired or not?"
So I took FAR on 07/31/2013 which is the same day my BEC score was set to expire. FAR would've been my last test (if I pass) and I was under the impression that if I passed FAR that I would be able to...
View ArticleBaxterCPA on "Motivation from the Universe..."
I receive daily email notes of inspiration and motivation from "The Universe" (basically a fella sending out daily messages to which you can subscribe) Sometimes, they are a little wacky but some days...
View ArticleJeff - another71.com on "REG - Exam Experience"
We have a lot of "I took __ today threads" so to consolidate, here is the official thread.Please - Not even a hint of exam disclosure per AICPA rules.AUDBECFAR
View Articlenclynch on "Education to Testing TAT"
Just wondering how others feel about how well prepared they were in relation to the time frame between education and testing. Was the studying and exams extra hard because it had been a while since...
View ArticleAccounting is my LIFO on "150 Hour Requirement"
Hey everyone, brief question. I have 147 credit hours and I am taking my last 3-credit hour course right now before I start work in the fall. Does anyone know if we have to achieve a certain grade (D,...
View ArticleVA) Tips/Advice?"">dutkas on "RE: New Job & Moving to New State (NJ -> VA) Tips/Advice?"
Hope everyone is doing well prepping for their tests! I just wanted to get some advice on moving out of state (NJ --> VA), where to look, things to be cognisant of, etc. Right now I am using...
View Articlelastsection4mee on "NY CPA application and licensing experience"
I would like to tell people about my experience with being certified in NY and what to look out for. I successfully completed the CPA exam in October 2012, received my one year of work experience in...
View Articlejsanders80 on "Didn't finish REG sims..still hope?"
I'm so mad at myself but I didn't manage my time apparently and only finished 4 of the reg sims and almost half of the other 2...I know I've seen posts of people not finishing FAR sims and still...
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