One of the most common questions about the CPA exam that we tend to see (other than “how the heck am I going to pass this thing”) is “does my CPA license work across state lines”? And it’s a darn good question. These days, thanks to the ease of communication the internet offers us, the opportunities for CPAs to serve…
There seems to be a lot of discussion about which three letters are better to have behind your name to further your career as an accountant: CPA or MBA. With the way the accounting profession is evolving it’s not as clear cut anymore. So, how can you look at the question in order to answer it? What Do You Want…
A lot of people think an accounting degree is required to become a CPA. But in reality, this isn’t true. Having an accounting degree isn’t mandatory to become a CPA, but it can make things easier. Many licensed, practicing CPAs have degrees in things like finance or economics, so becoming a CPA without an accounting degree is indeed possible. But…
If you’ve been reading this blog at all you know that preparing for the CPA exam can be a long tough haul. It’s also a solitary one. Not only do you need to separate yourself from the rest of the world for long periods of time to study but your friends and family can’t really appreciate what you’re going through…
It’s no secret: the CPA exam is hard. The CPA exam is divided into four sections, each focusing on different things. Because of this, a lot of CPA candidates find themselves wondering if any of the sections are harder than others. There are a couple reasons why many people want to take the hardest section of the exam first. First of…
Hindsight is 20/20. The good news is that if you heed the advice and lessons of others who have already dealt with what you’re going through you can significantly improve your current vision. So let us now apply this to the field of accounting by sharing some thoughts from people who’ve been out in the working world. Salary May Not…
We get it: no matter how close you are to your CPA exam, sometimes it feels like there’s just no good time to get some studying in. This goes double when you’re already employed as an accountant (or in a related field) and you’re working full-time. Even if you really love your job and can’t wait to pass the CPA…
The Regulation (REG) section of the CPA exam covers federal taxation, business law, and business ethics. Many find it a really difficult section but the passing rate for the past few years has been better than that of FAR or AUD. 2017 REG Section Structure Format: Length of four hours. Two testlets of 38 multiple choice questions each. Nine…
As someone pursuing a career in accounting, one big decision you’ll face is whether you should get into public accounting or private accounting. But what exactly are the differences between the two? Private accountants are directly employed by a company or business. Because of this, private accountants are also sometimes referred to as corporate accountants. Public accountants basically serve as…
Studying for the CPA exam is practically a full-time job unto itself. Candidates usually spend a few hundred hours total studying for all sections of the exam. It’s extremely common to hear candidates say they use every spare moment they can find studying, whether it’s by waking up earlier, staying up later, studying through lunch, or devoting weekends to studying. Not…
