Derek is a new NINJA CPA Blogger. The journey that has led me to the CPA exam has been a long one, but it’s been rewarding. I earned my BS in Secondary Education and English about a billion years ago from Eastern Michigan. I taught high school for several years, then realized I pretty much
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Engagement, Busy Season, & Working through FAR
Ralph is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Hey NINJAs. Sorry for the long hiatus, but as you can tell from the title there has been a lot taking place in my life over the past 3 weeks. First and foremost she said yes!!!! You heard me right! The island NINJA is officially off the market. I
Read MoreStudy for the CPA Exam? But it’s Summer Time!
Carla is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Hey NINJAs, Where does the time go? It feels like it has only been a couple of weeks since my last post, but it has been almost a month. It’s hard to believe this year is already half over. Christmas will be here before we know it … and
Read MoreFocusing on Simulations for FAR Retake
Brent is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Up early on a gorgeous Saturday morning and hitting the books with every ounce of effort in me. I am feeling very good about the knowledge I have absorbed during my review as I prepare for my third and last time sitting for the FAR exam. Notice I said
Read MoreMotivation to Pass the CPA Exam: No More Pocket Raiders
Leah is a NINJA CPA Blogger. I am writing after a couple of weeks of studying for BEC. I’ll have a total of 7 weeks of study time, and I am feeling more overwhelmed with it than I did for FAR or AUD. This deceptively thin ‘textbook’ contains a huge amount of definitions and calculations.
Read MoreFAR Retake Behind Me, Time to Prepare for BEC
Brent is a NINJA CPA Blogger. I walked out of FAR retake number three feeling drained and also uneasy about my performance. I felt that this was the hardest of the three test I have taken. The first two retakes were very similar and presented topics in a comparable format. This time around however, there
Read MoreBack on the CPA Exam Track: Studying AUD after a Break
Elizabeth is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Greetings all, So I did not fall off the face of the earth though honestly I think that might have been preferable. Allow me to attempt to grovel for my absence. I shirked a commitment and I am embarrassed by my actions. I wrote an entry for the week
Read MoreCleared Mind: Gearing up for Round Two with AUD
Alex is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Hello NINJAs! Last time I wrote you I found out my AUD score and realized that I would be gearing up for round 2 with the brutal exam. Luckily I have returned from a vacation trip to New Orleans, where I’d never been before, and had a great time
Read MoreSlay the Beast: The Time is Coming to Pass FAR
Brent is a NINJA CPA Blogger. I’m working hard and staying on top of things as I attempt to slay the beast known as FAR on my third attempt. In preparation, I have been working the final exams provided in my review materials with the majority of my concentration on the simulations. I have also
Read MoreIntroducing NINJA CPA Blogger Shanna
Shanna is a new NINJA CPA Blogger. Hi, I am just beginning my CPA journey and thought blogging from the very beginning would be a great way to commiserate the long road. I am a mid-career changer with a varied back ground. I have a B.S. in Psychology/Sociology and received my M.S. in Rural Sociology.
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