Dear NINJAs, I passed BEC, then failed AUD, and I am now retaking FAR for the third time after scoring a 69 and a 73. I am re-working all of the questions and focusing on the weaker areas since most of the material is pretty fresh in my mind. What else should I do
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Ask the NINJAs – Best order for the CPA Exam?
Dear NINJAs, What is your rule of thumb when it comes to the order I should take the exams? ~ Melissa *** Dear Melissa, Take the Hardest Exam First. It’s usually best to get the hardest exam out of the way – and the majority of candidates agree that the hardest section of the CPA
Read MoreCPA Reviewed Podcast #27 – I Didn’t Click “Quit Exam”?
Get the podcast on iTunes. Intro Music: Until That Day – Mitch Langley Yolanda – I have five kids and a full time job. Can I possibly pass this exam? Eldo – I scored a 74 on FAR. Is it worth a score review? Julian – I spent an entire year
Read MoreCPA Reviewed Podcast #26 – Score Release Edition
Get it on iTunes. Update: Scores Released soon after this podcast was recorded 🙂 Reginald – I need 30 more credits to meet my states 150 credit requirement. Is it advisable to sit for the CPA exam before fulfilling the additional credits I need? Brian – On the BEC simulations, do I
Read MoreMoving along with FAR + Almost Ready for MCQs
Marc is a weekly NINJA CPA Blogger. Hello everyone. I missed blogging last week because of how crazy life has been. I moved into a new house last week and still hadnt even gotten Internet until today. I have been a little under the weather as well, so I am glad my wife has been
Read MoreCPA Reviewed Podcast #25: Should You Appeal a 74?
Get it on iTunes. Caitlin – Financial is the last exam I need to pass. I have taken it 3 times now and have failed with a 68,66,66. I know the material. I honestly have no idea what to do differently. I bought new material and your notes and flashcards. I have one
Read MoreFriends, Family, and the CPA Exam: Part 4
I ran across this old Forum Thread while doing some spring cleaning. There are some real gems here…time to resurrect it. – JeffTen more random, stupid things said to candidates while studying for the CPA Exam: Cowpatty: “Dang. And I passed it with only one weekend of cram.” … for FAR Okaygang: “So if
Read MoreFriends, Family, and the CPA Exam: Part 3
I ran across this old Forum Thread while doing some spring cleaning. There are some real gems here…time to resurrect it. – JeffTen more random, stupid things said to candidates while studying for the CPA Exam: cabinill: I ended up rescheduling my BEC from the last testing window to this one, and when I rescheduled,
Read More“FAR” from a Fun Memorial Day Weekend
Joe is a weekly NINJA CPA Blogger. Hey NINJAs, So as I sit here in a quiet room mulling over Governmental Fund Accounting, I realized how cruel the CPA Bosses can be making the last day of the testing window occur directly after the unofficial start of the summer! I have been keeping up with
Read MoreIntroducing NINJA CPA Blogger Ashley
Hi Another 71ers! My name is Ashley and I’m pretty new to blogging, but not new to this site. Another71.com is a website I visit daily for study tips and encouraging words! I started my CPA journey March 2011. I took BEC May 2011 and got a…68. I was still pretty upbeat and decided
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