Kristin is a NINJA CPA Blogger. At times I wonder if I resemble Homer Simpson while I study for BEC. I recall him drooling at his desk with important information in front of him, falling asleep, spilling coffee, simply not able to be engaged by the work in front of him. I think if I
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Enjoying a Sailing Adventure + REG Fact Nuggets
Patrick is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Update from Victoria BC. The trip here was uneventful though we had to dodge many logs along the way. We are really enjoying ourselves here. So far, we have visited the Maritime Museum, Miniature World, Undersea Garden, and the Bug Zoo where my daughter got to hold 11 different
Read MoreREG Behind Me, FAR Exam Coming Soon
Jason is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Fellow NINJAs, I took REG on July 2, and I have mixed feelings about how it went. I felt the MCQ’s were pretty straightforward then I got to the SIMS and BAM, my brain seemed like it had just quit. They were, in my opinion, way more challenging than
Read MoreDreams Begin Again: One Week until REG
Shaila is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Hey NINJAs! It’s getting close to my REG date, and I had a dream last night about the test. I can’t remember what it was about, but I woke up feeling stressed. This is becoming a common occurrence – I dreamed I forgot my NTS a few days before
Read MoreAUD Retake Behind Me, Tackling FAR Next
Sarah is a NINJA CPA Blogger. I sat for my AUD retake on the first day of the testing window. Overall, I thought it went better than the first time but it’s hard leaving there with any real sense of what your score might be. When I got to work that morning and before I
Read MoreEnjoying Summertime + NTS for AUD Received
Sheba is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Dear Fellow NINJAS, Summer is my favorite time of the year. This is when I feel the most alive. Probably has to do with the fact that it is finally warm outside. I have been teaching my daughter to drive. Talk about stressful. Thank goodness for the sun sending
Read MoreTime to Jump in: AUD Coming Up Next Week
Leah is a NINJA CPA Blogger. My first attempt at AUD is coming up next week. It seems like the past two months have gone by way too fast. I don’t feel prepared, but then I didn’t feel prepared for FAR either and managed to pass. I’ve heard it said many times on another71 forum
Read MoreThe Wait is Over: My CPA License has Arrived
Angel passed the CPA Exam and now shares his experience as an international candidate. The Miami Heat has overcome a 5-point deficit with 28 seconds remaining in the penultimate game 6 last Tuesday to force a sudden death final game. Last Thursday, they have found their rhythm to defeat the mighty veterans of the San
Read MoreLong-Lasting BEC High + AUD Round Two
Sarah is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Hey NINJAs, I’m finally off my high from receiving my passing BEC score almost 2 weeks ago and the reality of my AUD retake has kicked in full force. I hit AUD hard when I started studying 2 weeks ago, I knew I didn’t give it my all the
Read MoreNBA Finals, the Meat Cube, and FAR Rage
Ben is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Hey NINJAs- The other night, I found myself throwing a stool across the room and spouting profanities as the Miami Heat mounted an unbelievable comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of this year’s NBA finals. I’m not a fan of either team, but as a rule
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