Elizabeth is a new NINJA CPA Blogger. I started trying to get my CPA in July 2010. Ill admit I was cocky, and I assumed that because there was an overlap in material between my CIA designation and the CPA, that I could just breeze through my AUD and BEC test. Just to save registration
Read MoreFAR Coming Up: Bonds, Bonds, and More Bonds
Serena is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Hi NINJAs, Time for an update. Im a couple weeks into studying for FAR, taking a reprieve from REG. Our rematch will be later, but I must focus on FAR right now. I have 6 weeks until I plan on sitting for FAR for the first time. I am
Read MoreJuggling Act: Work, School, Family, and the CPA Exam
Jen is a NINJA CPA Blogger. It has been six weeks since my last blog post. I have been neglecting my NINJA duties, its true. But as it turns out, much has changed since that last post. I was going to take REG next. Nope, change of plans, now I think Im going to give
Read MoreOfficially a Candidate + Time to Schedule FAR
Leah is a NINJA CPA Blogger. My story of being a newbie is shaping up fast. After about one month of waiting to find out if my application would be accepted, I finally received my confirmation in the mail! I am now a CPA candidate! Im not familiar with the process in other states, but
Read MoreGrad Classes, Long Commutes, and AUD Coming Up
Elizabeth is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Greetings all, As always I apologize for the delay. Little update, the school year has begun again and so has my commute, approximately 3 hours round trip. Now is when I keep wishing I had studied more during the break as opposed to taking a break after I was
Read More57 to 81: My Journey to Pass the CPA Exam
Courtney shares her journey through the CPA Exam. I started studying for my first exam in June 2011, after graduating in May with 150 hours and a bachelors degree. I had accepted an offer to start at as an auditor at a public firm in November so I decided to take the summer off to
Read MoreFAR Study: Staying Positive and Motivated to Pass the Exam
Brent is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Still getting at it and into my fifth week of studying for FAR. Just a little under 20 days to go before I sit for the exam. I want to start by saying that my mood while prepping for this exam has increased due to actually understanding the material
Read MoreNINJA Ten Point Combo (Lite) – Notes/Audio/Flashcards
Want to Add 10 Points to your CPA Exam score? CPA Candidates who fail an exam and add the Ten Point Combo add 10 Points to their score on average. You can add it to any CPA Review Course. Want the Ten Point Combo but don’t need study software? Go Lite. Ten Point Combo Lite:
Read MoreMotivation and Focus Needed to Get over the REG Hurdle
Tori is a NINJA CPA Blogger. Hello NINJAs, It is time for me to reflect on my exam prep for REG via this blog. It has been about 2 weeks since my last post. My progress has been slow and steady. I just wrapped up the commercial paper and secured transactions modules in my Wiley
Read More84!!! FAR Score Motivates Me to Pass REG
Clint is a NINJA CPA Blogger. At the beginning of the year I, like many, made a New Years resolution. Typically, I dont do these sorts of things but its been pretty busy here lately and I figured it was as good a time as any to quit postponing certain things. More specifically, I wanted
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