Hello Ninjas, This will be my last blog entry as a NINJA CPA. I found out at the last score release that I passed both AUD and FAR to bring an end to my CPA exam journey. My journey with NINJA began about 4 years ago. After not having taken the exam for 7 or
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Finding Study Time for the CPA Exam, Even on Vacation
Joe is a NINJA CPA blogger. I know it sounds awful, and it can be. However studying for the CPA Exam during a vacation can be a great way to keep current with your studying materials while enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation. As you travel to your destination whether by plane, train or
Read MoreChanges to AUD Studies with New Exam Format
Joe is a NINJA CPA blogger. I sat for AUD this morning. I wish I could tell you that it went great, but I usually leave with the same feeling of not knowing how I did each time I leave one of these exams. I thought I failed BEC (scored 80). I thought I did
Read MorePractical Advice for Pursuing Your Accounting Career
Joe is a NINJA CPA blogger. I recently hired a candidate for a Staff Accountant role that was open for about a month. There was a good mix of candidates, some from public accounting, others from the private sector, as well as a few internal candidates. We hired an internal candidate that had been working in the cash
Read MoreApplying FAR Exam Studies to the Real World
Joe is a NINJA CPA blogger. If you’re working full time, it can be tough to find time to study the recommended three times a day. Have you ever thought about using your current job to prepare for the CPA exam? If you work as an auditor, in a GL department, preparing taxes for a small CPA firm or
Read MoreTaking Notes while Studying with the REG NINJA Audio
Joe is a NINJA CPA blogger. The REG NINJA Audio is a tool I use to give me an extra edge on exam day. I passed both BEC and REG on the first try and I am convinced the NINJA audio was instrumental in my success. Listening to the notes over and over again is
Read MoreNo More Procrastination: Time to Pass AUD
Joe is a NINJA CPA blogger. I’ve slacked off recently with my studies due to things in my day-to-day life. We moved into a new house, I was given new responsibilities at work, and it was quarter end close. In a blink of an eye it was two months since my last exam. I am just starting
Read MoreAUD Studies On-the-Go: Taking NINJA on Vacation
Joe is a NINJA CPA blogger. As I packed my suitcase last week for a long overdue trip to Mexico with the family, I began wondering if I had any room for my AUD books or laptop for MCQs. If I brought them, I could get a few hours of reading in each day. I could even
Read MoreTime Management Tips for CPA Exam Studying
Joe is a NINJA CPA review blogger. I recently gave a presentation to my team about time management in the workplace and in your personal life. Here are a few facts and ideas about time management to help make finding time more manageable. The average person gets 50-60 interruptions per day. The average interruption takes
Read MoreI Passed the REG Exam! Here’s What I Did
Joe is a NINJA CPA blogger. I Passed REG! After 8 weeks of studying I finally received my REG score of 85! I am very happy because 85% is the EXACT trending score I had on the NINJA MCQ. Here are a few pointers that I learned from passing both BEC and REG: Stick with a
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