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Posted on 4/16/16 at 9:19 am
Posted by MouseBenQ
Member since Apr 2016
43 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 9:19 am
So I finally got my CPA license (met all requirements + received license #). In retrospect, it was a struggle and I didn't pass it on my first time. Took it several times and always remembered all the work I put into it and all the complaining I did. I always thought, who the hell made this exam so long and difficult.


But seriously... feels dam good to finally have it at last.


EDIT: I realize my original post was really douchey. My advice to all the CPA candidates is to keep trying and keep your head up high. I took many parts multiple time before passing. Keep your dreams and hopes alive and each time you fail, go the bar get hammered and keep at it until you pass. Your day WILL be coming.
This post was edited on 4/16/16 at 11:07 am
Posted by CharlesLSU
Member since Jan 2007
31926 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 9:28 am to
Now, time to actually see if you're worth a shite. Compliance at that mom n pop outfit ain't gonna cut it.
Posted by Boomshockalocka
Member since Feb 2004
59704 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 9:33 am to
The cpa exam was made easier recently bc the demand for CPAs is so high. Look at the pass rates they're much higher than they used to be. You probably wouldn't have passed at all 10 years ago.
Posted by tylerlsu2008
Zurich
Member since Jul 2015
1136 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 9:35 am to
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Posted by weadjust
Member since Aug 2012
15149 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 9:40 am to
A real CPA doesn't have time to post on the OT 2 days before the IRS deadline
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 10:01 am to
So if the requirements were harder, you wouldn't have passed? Great theory kimosabe.

A lot of people have trouble with it. I only know one person who passed everything the first time
Posted by tigeralum06
Member since Oct 2007
2789 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 10:08 am to
Just pulling that ladder up right behind you I see.
Posted by fed1811
Member since Jan 2015
124 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 10:27 am to
Congrats, welcome to the club.

The exam us being changed next April to less Mc and more Sims. Sooo I'd consider it getting harder.
Posted by OMapologist
Member since Oct 2015
594 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 10:43 am to
quote:

Am I a bastard


Yes
Posted by Jorts R Us
Member since Aug 2013
14848 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 10:51 am to
It was easier than the bar, IMO.
Posted by PrivatePublic
Member since Nov 2012
17848 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 11:00 am to
don't take this the wrong way, but i really hope you are out of a job soon because we've thrown the convoluted tax code out the window.
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
56101 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 11:06 am to
well, congrats to you on passing the exam! when it is all said and done, that will be one of your lifetime achievements.

I personally don't see any of the professional exams to be much other than protectionism to drive up the salaries in the profession, but the system in place works pretty well...and you have now cleared the hurdle!
Posted by tigers32
Member since Mar 2012
5633 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 5:46 pm to
Congrats, that's something to be proud of
Posted by BunkieWrench
Katy
Member since Nov 2008
5607 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 6:39 pm to
What study method did you use? Becker?
Posted by liz18lsu
Naples, FL
Member since Feb 2009
17313 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 8:17 pm to
Passed 3 out of 4 parts, had life get in the way this year, so never took FAR. Decided I don't really care. May try again from scratch, or not (time ran out). Congrats to you. I just can't justify the stress while making 6 figures. It just isn't that important to me. But, again, great job, it is a great accomplishment.

I have wondered about my income tax coworkers. I have done all tax, SALT, property, income. If we go to a flat rate, what happens to income tax professionals at corporate jobs? I doubt they will make companies a flat rate, but...
Posted by JumpingTheShark
America
Member since Nov 2012
22926 posts
Posted on 4/16/16 at 11:12 pm to
I am currently taking it and started doing Becker live courses today. 10.5 hours straight of in class study.
Posted by BeYou
DFW
Member since Oct 2012
6026 posts
Posted on 4/17/16 at 12:44 am to
congrats man. im half way done. I've got FAR and AUD left. I already passed AUD once but let the credit lapse.

I work in public accounting as well so I am not worried about AUD. just got to get through FAR
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