Keona is a NINJA CPA blogger. I was just one point away from completing the CPA Exam. I received the dreaded 74 for my REG retake. I have two more months before my first exam expires. Stress is not the word. I’m too close to turn back now. I’m shutting the outside world off and
Read MoreSuch a Relief: My Support through the CPA Exam
Kristen is a NINJA CPA blogger. Support I am very fortunate to have a supportive husband who encourages me to study and is genuinely invested in my success. I consider myself very lucky in this respect. I hope that everyone has found someone who can be their CPA Exam support system whether it’s a family
Read MoreA Fresh Perspective to Studying for the CPA Exam
Jenny is a NINJA CPA blogger. First day of school is in the air. My Facebook is covered with smiling little children excited to start, and frowning teenagers tired of having their picture taken once again. I am excited to say that my husband and I are going to be joining the first day of school
Read MoreReady to Pass: Taking My NINJA Notes Everywhere I Go
Christina is a NINJA CPA blogger. As we near the end of the summer and the third quarter, I have one simple reminder for everyone. Life happens. There is no way of avoiding it. You have to prioritize and put things on hold sometimes (even if you don’t want to). I had one goal this
Read MoreReady for the REG Exam Nightmare to End
Joshua is a NINJA CPA blogger. The REG Exam is going to be a test that I have nightmares about for the rest of my life. I have accepted that fact and made peace with its power over me. That being said, I am happy to take on those future nightmares if my battle with
Read MoreStudying for FAR: What Weekend?
Kristin is a NINJA CPA blogger. When I come into work on Monday and am asked how my weekend went, this summer my answer is often “What weekend?” Oh, there was a two day break in there?? I would not have known! Boy, is life busy. I have decided to study for the only section
Read MoreDumpster Fire: My BEC Retake Experience
Rollie is a NINJA CPA blogger. NINJAs – I lodged a formal complaint with NASBA after having a dumpster fire during my BEC retake. “I would like to inform you of the events that occurred during my test on Monday, July 18, 2016. BEC was scheduled for 8:30 AM in the morning. I started my
Read MoreIntroducing: NINJA PLUS – Full CPA Review Video Course
Dear NINJAs, We have a new addition to the NINJA Family – and we’re calling it NINJA PLUS. A little backstory… Back in the day – when I was studying for the CPA Exam (and we walked up hill both ways in the snow to the prometric testing center…all of that…), the CPA Review landscape
Read MoreSticking with MCQs + Working through Frustration
Jenny is a NINJA CPA blogger. Frustration. I think this is my word for the week. Several client issues; my baby boys discovering they can climb on things, particularly the kitchen table; and two hyper five-year olds are enough to make me crazy. Despite this chaos, I am actually finding time to study. However, studying
Read MoreShould Have Stayed in Bed: AUD Score Release
Kristen is a NINJA CPA blogger. I think the worst feeling is the shred of hope that I may have slipped by with a 75 even though I knew deep down I hadn’t put in enough time. I actually was able to sleep through the AUD score release, so first thing in the morning I
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