Finally eligible to sit for the CPA exam!

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krunchykrome

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Dec 28, 2003
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After 4 part-time semesters in graduate school, I am finally eligible to sit for the CPA exam. I graduated undergrad with 123 credits. To sit for the CPA exam in Maryland, you need 150 credits. My 2 recent graduate classes just ended, and I received an A in both classes, giving me 150 total credit hours.

Now I have to request transcripts from the colleges and fill out some application paperwork and submit them with a few small fees.

I'm going to take 2 months off (taking a trip to Taiwan and South Korea at the end of June). I'd rather come back from the trip refreshed and then start studying for the exam. I'll purchase the CPA exam review materials at that time as well from Becker (around $2,800).

Feels good to finally get here.
 
Ns1

Ns1

No Lifer
Jun 17, 2001
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Have fun with that!

I'm completely over my CPA aspirations hahaha

Get used copy of Becker on eBay or CL for <1k
 
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krunchykrome

Lifer
Dec 28, 2003
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Ns1 said:
Have fun with that!

I'm completely over my CPA aspirations hahaha

Get used copy of Becker on eBay or CL for <1k
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Hmm, yea I might look into that. I was planning on purchasing it brand new from Becker since I get a $300 discount for being a MACPA candidate member. I might look on ebay and craigslist as well, thanks.
 
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RKS

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Oct 9, 1999
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My uncle is a CPA and has convinced his daughter to sit for the exam(s) and take over his business. Every time I see her she is a little more bored to death.
 
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krunchykrome

Lifer
Dec 28, 2003
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RKS said:
My uncle is a CPA and has convinced his daughter to sit for the exam(s) and take over his business. Every time I see her she is a little more bored to death.
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Haha, well there is very little (if any) excitement in the accounting profession. Getting a cash flow statement to work is probably one of the highlights of the job, haha.
 
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dquan97

Lifer
Jul 9, 2002
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I'm doing FAR -> REG -> AUD -> BEC

I'm doing the Becker study guide but my employer isn't paying for any of it :(
 
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krunchykrome

Lifer
Dec 28, 2003
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dquan97 said:
I'm doing FAR -> REG -> AUD -> BEC

I'm doing the Becker study guide but my employer isn't paying for any of it :(
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I don't think many employers pay for it, public or not. When I was in public (well known firm), they didn't pay for it, but they did offer a interest-free loan to pay for it. The organization I work for now (non-profit) does not pay for it either.

Actually, I don't know of any firms or companies that will pay for it.

You just have to eat the cost.....or amortize it over the life of your career, har har har
 
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JS80

Lifer
Oct 24, 2005
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krunchykrome said:
Is it the 2010 edition? Also, aren't there limited use keys needed to install/use the online material? Maybe I'm mistaken....
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Yes 2010. I have it installed on my desktop and laptop, I can probably lease you my laptop (cheap MSI one I bought at Fry's for like $300).
 
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krunchykrome

Lifer
Dec 28, 2003
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JS80 said:
Yes 2010. I have it installed on my desktop and laptop, I can probably lease you my laptop (cheap MSI one I bought at Fry's for like $300).
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I don't know; seems like a bit much to do. I think I'd rather just purchase new materials.
 
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