Rollie is a NINJA CPA blogger. The wait continues. In case you haven’t heard, I took REG on July 1st and now have to wait almost 3 months to get the results of my computerized exam. Good lord. On the bright side, it kind of puts the score release “out of sight out of mind”.
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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 MoreIntroducing NINJA CPA Blogger Alex!
Alex is a NINJA CPA blogger. If you can run a marathon you can do ANYTHING. Does anything include the CPA exam too? I truly hope so because I’ve done 2 full marathons, 11 half marathons, and I coach long distance runners 3 times a week. I love running and the discipline it requires but
Read MoreTranslating Accounting Skills to the CPA Exam
Aida is a NINJA CPA blogger. For this post, I would like to cover the work related topic. I am in staff position at big public corporation. One evening while preparing for REG section I started thinking if technical or soft skills are more important for the accounting profession. That is what I’d like to
Read MoreFrustrated and Tired: The New REG Exam Format
Rollie is a NINJA CPA blogger. NINJA’s… I took REG on July 1st and it was the first time with the new testing format. Hence, I struggled with time management and how much time to leave for the sims. I walked out tired and exhausted – and kind of annoyed and angry. I ran a
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 MoreRetaining Information + Ready to Pass REG Again
Rollie is a NINJA CPA blogger. One day to testing again!…. I am feeling somewhat confident. I have passed REG before. Even on the first try! However, with so many failures under my ninja belt (see what I did there), I still doubt myself. You can see that I am exhausted from the anxiety and
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 MoreExtra Steps: The CPA Exam for International Students
Aida is a NINJA CPA blogger. Today’s topic is the CPA Exam for international students. There are multiple requirements for candidates to meet in order to sit for the CPA exam. In my opinion, the most difficult requirement to complete is educational. I got my Bachelor’s degree in Russia and completed a Master’s program in
Read MoreSummer Distractions+ Studying for the CPA Exam
Rollie is a NINJA CPA blogger. I am making my way through MCQ during this blistering and warm June. I see progress as I get closer to the July 1st testing date, but with summer in full swing there are many ways to get distracted from studying for the CPA Exam. Let’s take a look at some:
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