How I Studied for Each Section of the CPA Exam

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Heaven's Audventure

Heaven's Audventure

4 жыл бұрын

How I studied for each CPA exam (in detail!) I failed three exams, so this isn't your "passed them all in 4 weeks" video. It was a very challenging journey and I'd love to help anyone I can
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@bobatl4990
@bobatl4990 4 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! No idea how your video ended up in my KZfaq home page but you are delightful. 40 years ago I ruined the summer after graduating college taking the Becker course and there’s no question I would not be a CPA today if I didn’t take that course. We met in some rented hall three nights a week. I think the way you described your efforts tells me why you nailed it....you worked hard and deserved to pass. I’ll never forget they said their student history showed that if I came to every class and did homework I would likely pass the exam. I said “ok I’ll do just that then”. If I was someone watching this that had yet to pass it I’d be saying “I’ll do just what she did”. Becker should thank you for your video. I hope you never lose your wonderful personality as your career unfolds....the profession is in good hands if there are a lot more like you out there.
@jesstrab
@jesstrab 4 жыл бұрын
Your journey is so refreshing. I'm happy for everyone who passes on the first try, but its nice to know there are people like me. It's taken me at least 2 times per section to pass 😭 thank you for sharing ❤
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Phew, bless. Yeah some people fly right on through no sweat. Lol I barely passed two of them. Very thankful for that luck!
@redraiders2K9
@redraiders2K9 4 жыл бұрын
Beauty, brains, Sense of humor, and a killer accent. Good work passing Ms CPA
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Haha I appreciate it. Glad to finally be done!
@chuckinhouston9952
@chuckinhouston9952 4 жыл бұрын
Travis Olson She doesn’t have an accent . Y’all have an accent! You Yankees.
@JamesBond-dx3de
@JamesBond-dx3de 4 жыл бұрын
Wow your an intelligent warrior strong brave and influential.Keep your head high your amazing any man would be happy to be with you and any woman would be happy to be ypur friend Heavens adventure.Your independent attractively lit up with God's light you were blessed with very much light and beauty and you have a very comical sense of humor and you're the real deal like a kind hearted brave strong comic book or movie hero.Your this beautiful light and you got talent any person who doesn't see that doesn't know how to see true brilliance goodluck
@Sharpshooter649
@Sharpshooter649 Ай бұрын
She’s the premium version of the Hawk Tuah girl 😂
@charleslohr9603
@charleslohr9603 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being so open with your experience. I'm beginning my Master's in Acct in January and hope to be done with at least 2 sections before I graduate. Thanks for the video
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
charles lohr I hope my transparency and honesty helps motivate others to succeed. It's a very challenging set of exams to pass but if I can do it - anybody can do it! Best of luck to you!
@sarahestrella7417
@sarahestrella7417 4 жыл бұрын
I think our learning style is the same! I don't like creating notes/flashcards either but I see a lot of reviewees doing it so I did it and it consumed a lot of my time. I agree on not overstudying as well. Thanks for sharing your experience! 🌻✨
@jaybaptiste1999
@jaybaptiste1999 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats again on passing and having those three letters behind your name. I understand the struggle with Audit. It took me three times and the AICPA website questions helped me pass the third time.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, gosh the Audit SIMS were so challenging. I definitely agree - the AICPA sample test for audit was so helpful!
@johnclinton8435
@johnclinton8435 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Heaven you give me so much insight and courage. Love your video.
@chuckinhouston9952
@chuckinhouston9952 4 жыл бұрын
Really great video - from a CPA of 45 years - and former Becker student. All the best to you - you’ll do great: your personality is perfect for a CPA
@benjaminrobert588
@benjaminrobert588 4 жыл бұрын
I definitely stopped listening to the lectures after taking FAR (my first test) and read the annotated book at my own pace instead. I also only watched the simulation aspect of the skills practice. Most importantly, I pounded the MCQs. Worked for me. Only BEC left to go! Great video!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing - I'm sure it helps others scrolling through. I agree - consistency with MCQs and Sims are key. Practice makes perfect! Good luck!
@edstrazz2758
@edstrazz2758 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest tips. Not trying to click bait us into buying your study guide. Incredibly easy on the eyes too.
@CPACareerPaths
@CPACareerPaths 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your study method. Love it! ♥️
@skweaky333
@skweaky333 4 жыл бұрын
Omg girl you’re so funny! I love it and also this video was soooo helpful I am just like you when it comes to studying so this gave me an idea of how to tackle it once I get the course.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad I could help give some insight. I struggled hard with this exam. Lol half the struggle is just figuring out what works best for you to study. Good luck!
@achep5183
@achep5183 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of your cpa study videos! It’s very helpful and encouraging! Love to know that first exams didn’t discourage from your end goal. I just took my first exam (FAR) last weekend, so still a long and bumpy road ahead for me. And it’s really funny that I discovered your channel from researching orange theory, only to stumble on all the golden cpa and auditing life content that is so relatable to my own life :) thanks again!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you’ve got FAR behind you for good! Good luck with the exams! So cool you found my channel through orange theory 🤣
@achep5183
@achep5183 Жыл бұрын
@@HeavensAudventure thank you! I feel like you actually have a video for every question I have in life, like….vision lol. Onto LASIK video next !!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure Жыл бұрын
@@achep5183 bahaha
@Ari-lu5ve
@Ari-lu5ve 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being honest about your experience. Super helpful
@anikawall7525
@anikawall7525 2 жыл бұрын
Well I finally passed my cpa exam after failing 2 times , on my own
@chaimaawad5759
@chaimaawad5759 2 жыл бұрын
@@anikawall7525 any tips at all
@anikawall7525
@anikawall7525 2 жыл бұрын
@@chaimaawad5759 to be frank , I wouldn't have made it if I didn't link up with Mr riq on what$sap
@linusfx2366
@linusfx2366 2 жыл бұрын
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@madeline2495
@madeline2495 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Love the outside filming & the cicadas/crickets: so pretty. Congrats!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@madeline2495
@madeline2495 2 жыл бұрын
@@HeavensAudventure Such a good vibe! Thank you!! :))
@tayyibahyussoff5514
@tayyibahyussoff5514 4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best and informative videos thank u! It helped me so much
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
So glad it helps!! That's my goal.
@internationalbalanceteam4716
@internationalbalanceteam4716 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You motivate me to pass this damn exam
@DreamFirms
@DreamFirms Жыл бұрын
Keep posting. Learning so much from your channel. Thanks.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure Жыл бұрын
I’m glad! Haha thanks for sticking around!
@arden4659
@arden4659 4 жыл бұрын
Thank u for this video, retaking FAR in October. This is a real struggle
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Glad my video could help, good luck with FAR! It's a beast.
@kdris12hihi
@kdris12hihi Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found your video. Everything you talked about sounds like me: not a good test taker, not great with comprehension, but I can focus and work hard. I'm goofy too!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure Жыл бұрын
Haha too funny, glad to know there’s somebody else out there like me!
@kevinhatchwork8811
@kevinhatchwork8811 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your encouragement, I failed FAR my first go around, currently preparing for FAR#2 attempt and REG.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delayed response - but hopefully your second attempt went better than the first! FAR is very challenging. Don't be too hard on yourself. You've got this! I failed audit three times so I've definitely been there. Good luck!
@paulacesana8439
@paulacesana8439 Жыл бұрын
You are so smart and funny at the same time! I love watching your videos!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure Жыл бұрын
Aw so kind, thank you!
@vatishiahunter859
@vatishiahunter859 4 жыл бұрын
I’m using Becker too. You are so funny 😆 Thanks this was very helpful. I used to turn off my phone and hide it too when doing my MBA!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad it was helpful. Yes gosh I am too attached to my phone even when I say I'm not!
@felixabreu4803
@felixabreu4803 4 жыл бұрын
Super good, thanks for the video and motivation... me perdi en el Azul :)
@NatalyF17
@NatalyF17 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on passing ❤️ im currently taking far last and it is definitely moving faster than the last 3 lol still scary though!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Nat Aly thank you! You're almost done! Good luck 😁
@Tairy6
@Tairy6 4 жыл бұрын
Heaven I adore you and your randomness throughout your videos! Third time taking my AUD exam 😟😭 will take your tips into practice ! So happy for you!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you! I hope I'm able to help through sharing my strategies. Audit was such a struggle! Glad I'm not alone. Good luck!!
@Shafqatawantv
@Shafqatawantv 3 жыл бұрын
Great video friend I just completed CMA now going for CPA
@kobushauman3310
@kobushauman3310 4 жыл бұрын
I admire that you give credit to the Lord for helping you on your journey.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Kobus Hauman there is absolutely no way I would have made it through those exams without His help!
@AndreA-qp6in
@AndreA-qp6in 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I failed my FAR section with 73, and I'm gonna follow your approach with AUD.
@JasonHansonDeo
@JasonHansonDeo 4 жыл бұрын
Andre Arutiunian So close! I’m sure you’ll get it next time man! 💪🏼
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Aw man, so close. I've been there!! It's so hard to bounce back. But if you were that close already, you'll totally get it! Good luck!
@mahmoud-rf6ej
@mahmoud-rf6ej 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing, Really great video!
@hendrick32
@hendrick32 4 жыл бұрын
Lmao! Wait... the struggleness!! 😂 that took me out!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
hendrick32 the struggleness is real 😂
@GregNice718
@GregNice718 4 жыл бұрын
hendrick32 the struggleness IS REAL! 😂🤣
@brianna7289
@brianna7289 5 ай бұрын
I remember watching this in real-time as you were going through your CPA journey. Now I am rewatching it as I prepare to finally embark on my CPA journey. Thank you so much for this video! I think we have an extremely similar study style and reading comprehension…thank you for all the tips!!! 🩷
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 ай бұрын
So sweet to see this comment! Good luck, girl! I promise you if I can pass those awful exams, anybody can. You’ve got this!!
@FernandoSilva-wf9ly
@FernandoSilva-wf9ly 4 жыл бұрын
The struggleness is real for sure 😂 you are too funny thanks for this video and also thank you for answering my question in the previous video! Will get my BEC results at the end of this testing window not surprised if I fail, but hoping for the best!!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Haha the strugglness is real. Hopefully BEC went well for you!
@diegovalles7048
@diegovalles7048 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! And your accent is so cute 😁
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks
@normacocks8410
@normacocks8410 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos...congrats❤👍
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gm1436
@gm1436 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info !!! Goodluck
@Bluesnakes333
@Bluesnakes333 6 ай бұрын
Your disclaimer is a great point. Everyone studies differently. Oddly, I study w/ extremely loud music in the background. I kid you not, I aced physics/math and other exams whenever I study in an extremely loud room. Quiet rooms don’t work for me. Even live karaoke helps me focus. No idea why. 😂
@CPAExamNINJAs
@CPAExamNINJAs 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on being DONE! Love the video editing, btw.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Man, it feels so great to be sitting on the other side of that awful exam. Thanks so much for your forum to help keep me inspired!
@rebekkazander3284
@rebekkazander3284 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like BEC is going to be hard for me to understand too! 😭 Thanks for the tips, this was so helpful!
@sandy23stories40
@sandy23stories40 4 жыл бұрын
Oh my God !!! I like to watch your videos !!!! You are so funny 😆
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you so much!
@williamwandie2171
@williamwandie2171 4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE YOUR ACCENT
@sparklebaby07
@sparklebaby07 4 жыл бұрын
Watching this because I am starting my studying process at the end of May and I am starting to freak out! :')
@bmartin4549
@bmartin4549 4 жыл бұрын
I just started (mid-June) how’s it going??
@maureenlittle2843
@maureenlittle2843 4 жыл бұрын
I like watching your videos. Your are goofy funny. Glad you finally passed.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@dinan545bmw
@dinan545bmw 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! California MBA/CPA (inactive) here. Passed all four (4) parts of the Uniform CPA exam decades ago using the time proven Becker CPA review course. Focus, determination, discipline, sacrifice and a positive attitude also go a long ways. You can DO IT too, everyone!! If I could, just an average student in college at best, so can you!! Don't need anything else. Best of luck to everyone! Happily retired now, after more than 34+ successful years in corporate financial management with the Fortune 100s.
@_CMm
@_CMm 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement! Good to know it's never too late!
@positive_vibes_2427
@positive_vibes_2427 4 жыл бұрын
I'm using Roger. I'm from NY. Taking FAR, my first part, Nov 11th. I'm tuned in.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Ahhh good luck! The journey begins..
@positive_vibes_2427
@positive_vibes_2427 4 жыл бұрын
@@HeavensAudventure Thanks!
@DC-iv5vq
@DC-iv5vq 4 жыл бұрын
how was it?? :)
@keepingitkasey
@keepingitkasey 4 жыл бұрын
That editing was dope when u went from inside to outside 😅
@TLynn816
@TLynn816 4 жыл бұрын
KeepingItKASEY Hi! Did you take your Reg exam yet?
@mohitbhatia4594
@mohitbhatia4594 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck and Sending u best wishes For future. #lovefromIndia 🇮🇳
@NadiiaMoore
@NadiiaMoore 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck :) By the way, I just made a video about my CPA exam experience at the Prometric center. Who is curious and want to receive some tips check it out on my channel :)
@mssonnyprovost1534
@mssonnyprovost1534 4 жыл бұрын
Your energy is needed and encouraging. I am on the Mississippi Gulf Coast working as a lowly paid Accountant. I am seeking material because I want to begin my testing January 2020. I am open to all help and motivation. You seem so down to earth!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm a goofball, that's for sure haha. I wish you the best of luck with the CPA journey! Unfortunately there's really not a 'cheap' option for quality study materials that are sufficient for passing. You can probably set up a payment plan though!
@gazizafelicita
@gazizafelicita 4 жыл бұрын
Happy for your passing all parts if the exam!!!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@johnclinton8435
@johnclinton8435 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!!
@tanthom32
@tanthom32 4 жыл бұрын
No worries with having struggles with AUD! Statistically, AUD actually has the 2nd lowest pass rate, and it was actually my lowest score as well at 78. I, too, work as an auditor and thought the same way you did, but the bottom line is that a 75 just means you studied the perfect amount for an exam! Congrats on your accomplishment, and welcome to the profession!
@hemingala5074
@hemingala5074 4 жыл бұрын
Tanner Thomas how much does a cpa earn as a fresher? I am a Chartered Accountant from India and looking forward to do CPA.
@pcrose5163
@pcrose5163 4 жыл бұрын
I am taking FAR last as well, a week from today. I failed REG once, and echo your thoughts on being overconfident about checking off that I had hit my daily target modules. I was ok doing that with BEC, but once I failed REG, I never did that again. I used Wiley to pass BEC and fail REG. After failing REG I switched to NINJA with Wiley as a back up and passed REG and AUD.
@bekind4137
@bekind4137 2 жыл бұрын
Which course is good … ninja Wiley surgent Becker or roger
@vatishiahunter859
@vatishiahunter859 4 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the info! I believe FAR was easier for you bc u saved for last and you already started building ur knowledge up to FAR.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
I do think that helped some. I highly recommend taking it last but everyone is different!
@livinlavida4139
@livinlavida4139 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I'm your subscriber now and would love to be a CPA myself.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The exams are hard work but doable! If I can get through them, I promise anybody can
@RichieRichIIII
@RichieRichIIII 6 ай бұрын
Amazing advice by her ✅
@johnclinton8435
@johnclinton8435 4 жыл бұрын
When you studied, did you complete the entire lecture in the chapter before you do the questions or listen a section of the chapter and do questions. Does Becker allows to break sections of the chapter. Because I feel like some chapters are to long and it would be ideal to practice questions by subchapter rather than a bulk chapter.
@abc.garage
@abc.garage 4 жыл бұрын
Currently in a limbo right now for my career, I know getting the CPA is so valuable for my career, but I don't have the dedication/discipline to study at the level to pass the exams...
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
It is intense exam. You'll definitely have to be in the right mindset to make it through. But it's not or everyone! I wish you the best of luck deciding on what to do.
@TySteve539
@TySteve539 4 жыл бұрын
This just popped up today, I write next week!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delayed response but hopefully your exam went well!
@abhiralpandey
@abhiralpandey 4 жыл бұрын
Hey congrats, I'm basically from India and pursuing a professional course ie. Cost and Management Accountancy (Indian CMA) Correspondence Modules are Auditing, FAR, Business environment. And also have lot's of more, there's total 20 Subject/ Sections. What do you recommend,Would i opt for CPA after completion of this CMA course? How much practise do it requires for one Section?
@rachelemangaco7225
@rachelemangaco7225 4 жыл бұрын
I’m a CPA here in the Philippines. My dream is to become a CPA in US. 💕
@JasonHansonDeo
@JasonHansonDeo 4 жыл бұрын
Rachele Mangaco Good luck po Ate. You can do it. 😊
@kael1205
@kael1205 4 жыл бұрын
💜🇵🇭
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Rachele Mangaco you've got this!
@dinan545bmw
@dinan545bmw 4 жыл бұрын
You'd be better off as a model. You're very beautiful!
@kipronokirui5859
@kipronokirui5859 4 жыл бұрын
You dream will come through sister
@syedutbah2025
@syedutbah2025 4 жыл бұрын
Tell me something about Acca hows Acca if we want to pursue it
@vinaypal5181
@vinaypal5181 3 жыл бұрын
very helpful for us cpa exam thanx you one doubt in my mind after completed cpa exam vacancy avaliable or not in 2021
@johnclinton8435
@johnclinton8435 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@shawnsnow6413
@shawnsnow6413 4 жыл бұрын
I'm an Auditor as well. Ironically, AUD was the only test I failed on my first try.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Shawn Snow funny how that works. Glad I'm not the only one!
@focusonyourself9471
@focusonyourself9471 4 жыл бұрын
Plz make more videos it really helps Love from INDIA🌸
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@eriknielsen6236
@eriknielsen6236 4 жыл бұрын
Hey there, what did you get on the reg Becker mocks? And what was your score on the actual? Thanks !
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
I scored a 56 and a 65 on the REG mock exams and scored a 79 on the real exam. Becker only offered 2 mocks when I was studying for REG. Hope this helps!
@yairtovias3094
@yairtovias3094 4 жыл бұрын
Hello, Heaven first of all congratulation on your CPA license. A couple of question Do you study each section individually and then take the exams? How did you manage full-time work and study for the CPA exam, did you study every day or just on the weekends?. I'm a recent Accountant graduate here in Texas and my next goal is to get my CPA license, however, I'm in a hard trouble even getting an entry-level position for my field and I'm broke at the moment back to school and get my 150 hr. thanks for the help Heaven
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
I definitely studied each section individually. I don't know how anybody retains knowledge of multiple sections at once - but people do! I didn't move on and start studying another section until I passed the prior one. With the exception of REG because I had to wait 3 months for my audit results to post. Good luck with figuring it all out! The CPA license is definitely worth it if you can get it!
@financialhub6850
@financialhub6850 4 жыл бұрын
hi, can you tell me what course did you use to study for the exam?
@avneetsinghsingh7885
@avneetsinghsingh7885 3 жыл бұрын
Big fan❤❤
@thesoumbakchannel8618
@thesoumbakchannel8618 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!
@charles8189
@charles8189 4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you . I don't ever read my own notes so I don't write notes .. I have never used flash cards or highlighting . basically I just read and practice , I actually got 76% first attempt on audit exam.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Everybody studies differently - notes and flash cards may be the key studying tool for some people but yeah - they're not for me. Congrats on audit!
@charles8189
@charles8189 4 жыл бұрын
@@HeavensAudventure thanks
@niravkamani1452
@niravkamani1452 4 жыл бұрын
Which is better material to study Willy or Becker
@kevinli885
@kevinli885 4 жыл бұрын
You got 75 both BEC and FAR. Your strategies must have worked. What are your strategies?
@tj6264
@tj6264 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Heaven, Did you find any of the exam questions or concepts outside the scope of the provided study guide material? Thanks!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
T J there weren't any specific questions on any of my exams that I was confident were not in my study materials. The questions I was clueless on, I recognized the concepts but just didn't study them enough or in enough detail
@expired47
@expired47 4 жыл бұрын
Still have audit :(...I failled it once...the feeling is horrible but I wont quit.
@TanzeelRehmanrehman
@TanzeelRehmanrehman 4 жыл бұрын
You are sooooooo great! Gorgeous lady
@Oliveeyahhh
@Oliveeyahhh 4 жыл бұрын
Junior year business/accounting student with low GPA here (stems mostly from a lack of purpose and motivation as an underclassman and being required to take a lot of libart classes I disliked) but regardless of the reason, my grades are bad and I'm unsure what my next steps should be. I wasn't originally considering a CPA, but more and more I feel like it may be the only thing that will help me succeed in this field with my poor undergrad academics. Do you think getting a CPA straight out of college would make a significant impact on my job prospects, or will having a low GPA restrict me from even getting the hours I need to get the CPA? Would I be more likely to find work if I can show that I have passed one/more of the CPA exams, or even just have the intent to take the exams? I also go to a big name top 40 school, with notoriously hard grading so I know that might also help my chances. I understand you may not have advice or experience with this, but any comments or suggestions you have would be nice to hear regardless.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Olivia no matter what your grades are, if you can pass the CPA, you will definitely be set. It's just getting the CPA that would be the most challenging on the grade-front. Only passed classes will count and every state board is different so you'll have to look on NASBA.org 's website to see your state's requirements because they may require all A's and B's in accounting and business classes, or it may not matter. It just depends. Once passing the CPA exams, you won't be licensed until you've met the experience requirement for your state but if you plan to study for the exams first before landing a big kid accounting job, I don't see you having any trouble finding a job after passing the exams. Firms/large companies/even my State government job are all highly pushing for the CPA license. All of that being said, if you don't go through with studying for the CPA, I don't blame you one bit at all, but you may have trouble finding a starting accounting career only because you'll be competing with other accounting students with possibly higher GPAs. But don't sell yourself short either, accounting is a profitable field and I think you'll be just fine.
@yeridennimmus4737
@yeridennimmus4737 4 жыл бұрын
I just love you
@exploreandunravel5773
@exploreandunravel5773 3 жыл бұрын
I cleared CPA with just my hobby reading for CPA subjects .. But , having an Engineering background with MBA , was tired from designing green buildings and energy modelling . CPA and it's twisty numericals was just a brain twister for me ...
@shabirali316
@shabirali316 4 жыл бұрын
Please tell me cpa eligibility 150 credit points My study in India b.com
@ashleys4584
@ashleys4584 3 жыл бұрын
Super random: do you think I should do another internship and push college graduation till December, or graduate in May and study for CPA until busy season
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 3 жыл бұрын
Ashley Struble depends what you want to do! Both sound like good options, if you'll have the 150 credit requirement met with graduating in May. Depending on your financial situation, an additional semester may not be worth the expense.
@AnnoyingPenny
@AnnoyingPenny 4 жыл бұрын
I have studied CA (relatable to US CPA but in India) and I approached the IPCC (2nd level out of 3 exams, nonetheless same difficulty) in 2 Ways 1st Way- It was to study everytime i got and anytime i got Failed 3 times 2nd Way- Then I followed my heart, and started playing PC games (mainly csgo and pubg) and it was like 80% games 20% studies {Good thing my family never pressured me into studying as they were really supporting in whatever I choose to do, till this day, Love them} And guess what, passed with good marks on my very next attempt all subjects at once *Pretty sure its not how much you study or how you study, but how happy you are while you are studying is what matters*
@sethhackworth7278
@sethhackworth7278 3 жыл бұрын
Can I ask do you think what you learned from college helped? I am well removed from school and remember nothing. I work in auditing as well!
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 3 жыл бұрын
The CPA study programs start from the very beginning and assume that you don't remember anything from school, so no - I don't think you need to remember anything!
@rozentolentino1979
@rozentolentino1979 4 жыл бұрын
Where to buy those books online for international? I means i wanna though im from different country :( pls help :)
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how the exam works internationally so I'm not sure I can help! Sorry :/
@roxanamendoza3548
@roxanamendoza3548 4 жыл бұрын
Becker.com
@rolandorivera2401
@rolandorivera2401 4 жыл бұрын
been there done that!
@jasonkennedy3958
@jasonkennedy3958 4 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a question, how long you study per subj? Do you study 1 subj per day? Congrats btw😀
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Jason Kennedy if by per subject you mean the different exams - I spent roughly about 2-4 months per subject studying before moving onto another exam. I kept studying if I failed the exam (audit) before moving on.
@yohanlobo4767
@yohanlobo4767 4 жыл бұрын
I am pursuing CA in India. Thanks for your guidance because I also want to give CPA after completion of my CA.
@doof3231
@doof3231 4 жыл бұрын
Woah
@mohitbhatia4594
@mohitbhatia4594 4 жыл бұрын
Im from India And Pursuing CA course and Already had Audit as my Weak subject but Working on it is making me more strong and strong With audit and I just Saw AUDIT CPA books there are many things similiar in Indian CA and US CPA Course. Well ofcourse it should be bcoz CA is Second largest Accounting body after CPA And lookig forward to CPA after my Graduation this year along with CA course
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
You've got this! It sounds like you've got a master plan. Good luck!
@Sonam_16
@Sonam_16 4 жыл бұрын
hey there, i am from india pursuing ca and thinking of cpa as well. Mohit you are in finals?
@mohitbhatia4594
@mohitbhatia4594 4 жыл бұрын
@@Sonam_16 No actually I have cleared my Group 1 of inter and awaiting for group 2 resluts of Nov 19 attempt
@Sonam_16
@Sonam_16 4 жыл бұрын
@@mohitbhatia4594 my result.is also awaited of group 2.
@basbousa3mk34
@basbousa3mk34 4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if anyone took acca exam starting foundation level .. im looking for a teacher to help me because english is second language..
@mikaylablackwood5286
@mikaylablackwood5286 4 жыл бұрын
lets be study buddies
@basbousa3mk34
@basbousa3mk34 4 жыл бұрын
@@mikaylablackwood5286 pls
@marywang8557
@marywang8557 4 жыл бұрын
me2
@basbousa3mk34
@basbousa3mk34 4 жыл бұрын
@@marywang8557 ok
@johnclinton8435
@johnclinton8435 4 жыл бұрын
Please talk to me about the weekends? I am having some difficulties. How do you study 20 hours on the on the weekend? Wow! That is impressive. Do you take breaks? How long? What did you eat? Or drink to stay up that long? From what time to what time did you study?
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
John Clinton early on in my studying I studied 8-10 hours a day every weekend day but later on with BEC and FAR I rarely had time for studying more than 5 hours a day. Also, my weekends are 3 days long usually. I definitely take breaks for meals and rest. Some tv watching, going outside. You can coop yourself up too long you'll go crazy haha I'd start at about 8am on a weekend and study at different coffee shops or go outside to study, but constantly changing it up throughout the day to keep my mind sharp. 8pm was usually my cutoff as I try to be in bed by 9pm. But everything works differently for everybody and it depends too on your life and what you have going on that you need to work around
@johnclinton8435
@johnclinton8435 4 жыл бұрын
Heaven's Audventure Thanks Heaven for the feedback. It’s inspiring. Thanks for your support.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
John Clinton no problem, good luck!
@johnclinton8435
@johnclinton8435 4 жыл бұрын
Heaven's Audventure thank you.
@johnclinton8435
@johnclinton8435 4 жыл бұрын
How did you take aud 4 times. Did you study again the same thing. ?? I just finish BEC yesterday. I am so scared. I hope I pass.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
I ended up reading the audit textbook 3 whole times cover to cover. I crammed the simulations time and time again, did the MCQs so often that I was scoring 90+ on average. I passed all the mock exams and was still failing the real exam. It was a struggle but persistence is key!
@johnclinton8435
@johnclinton8435 4 жыл бұрын
Heaven's Audventure I am super persistent. How do you keep remembering strong for the exam day?
@tazrinahmed5326
@tazrinahmed5326 4 жыл бұрын
we actually have the same study techniques. im still an undergrad student. but does cpa have lecturers? im in canada btw
@user-wp9mb5yq5e
@user-wp9mb5yq5e 4 жыл бұрын
I'm in Canada too and going to start my first core prep course in February. Have you done the prep courses? If so, did you do them in class, webinar or self study? I'm having a hard time deciding between the webinar and self study. I just can't picture myself staring at my computer while someone talks about financial reports for 3 hours...
@tazrinahmed5326
@tazrinahmed5326 4 жыл бұрын
@@user-wp9mb5yq5e I was in CS. So computer are normal for me. And I'm only in bachelors haha
@pillows666
@pillows666 4 жыл бұрын
It's weird that in america you get to choose what exams to get but here in my country ( Philippines ) we need to take everything (6 subjects) in 2 weekends. And we follow international standards (IFRS & IAS, ISA, basically every standard related to accounting globalization). Extremely low national passing rate though of just 14-18%.
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Calvin M every country is different! Yours is probably to be a CA and from what I read, a lot countries won’t let people do true accounting work until they get licensed, meaning more candidates for testing and less pass rates. Here in the US, way more accountants don’t go through licensing to be a CPA because it’s not required for most positions. You can still make a really good living without getting licensed. But like I said, it’s all different everywhere!
@Humzahization
@Humzahization 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have cases on the CPA exam in the US like in Canada?
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 2 жыл бұрын
all the CPA exams have task based simulations. Way worse than case studies Lol
@heidirosasrodriguez6395
@heidirosasrodriguez6395 4 жыл бұрын
I failed AUd 4 time so I decide to start fresh with FAR and pass for the first try. I took Bec fail. Now and to retake aud. LONGGGG journey
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
The CPA exam is the hardest thing I have ever done. It's not a piece of cake for everybody! Best advice I can give is to never ever give up. The more you struggle through the process, the more you will appreciate passing and the more proud of yourself you will be. Trust me, I know! Best of luck!
@heidirosasrodriguez6395
@heidirosasrodriguez6395 4 жыл бұрын
@@HeavensAudventure I passed AUD!!!!!! I failed 4 times. Now I am going to retake BEC. Any Advice?
@jlinacags8037
@jlinacags8037 4 жыл бұрын
Do you take ur cpa exam like 1 subject then if u pass, u move to another subject?
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Juuri San that's how I took mine. Except when I took the second audit exam thinking I passed but scores weren't released for 3 months so I went ahead and studied and took REG. Then found out I failed Audit. Lol luckily scores come out more frequent now. But yeah, I studied one subject at a time
@lovelybev1465
@lovelybev1465 4 жыл бұрын
I took BEC three times. The first time I got a 67, then I got a 72, then I got a 79. The last time I completely thought I failed. I thought I got a 50 but God allowed me to pass. I also took Audit before the window closed and I got a 51. I just found out today and I need to check the score release form. I’m not sure why I failed, the mc was really easy. I think the sims got me. I think I’m going to move on to FAR and REG and then circle back. I’m honestly just discouraged. That exam was not hard and honestly I wanna be like those people who pass on the first try but I guess not. Any tips on the sims? Is it just luck?
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely Bev I'm glad you conquered BEC! Honestly with audit I don't have any real secrets or tips. I struggled so hard with the SIMs on that exam. I was scoring in the 90s on MCQs while studying and couldn't freaking pass the real thing. I will say the AICPA practice test helped me a lot for audit Sims. They used similar ones to what I had. But I do think I just happened to land a good set of sims when I finally passed it. I also filmed a whole video about the audit exam - idk if you've seen it or not. Titled "what I learned after taking the audit exam 4 times"
@lovelybev1465
@lovelybev1465 4 жыл бұрын
@@HeavensAudventure Thank you for responding, I just need to get out of my own head and know that I am only 22! I have by BS in Accounting and my MST, and I will be a CPA no matter what it takes. I can fail, but never give up!
@riazhossen1689
@riazhossen1689 4 жыл бұрын
watching this video, I now have a huge crush on you.❤ and you have a very beautiful voice.❤
@hamzagari5521
@hamzagari5521 4 жыл бұрын
Literally...I am clumsy and goofy as well and I do not know how I ended up being in accounting...That being said...my FAR exam is on December 10th of 2019 💪🏻
@joym1925
@joym1925 4 жыл бұрын
Hamza Gari what material are you using?
@hamzagari5521
@hamzagari5521 4 жыл бұрын
@@joym1925 I am using WileyCPA Excel
@HeavensAudventure
@HeavensAudventure 4 жыл бұрын
Haha well good luck! You've got this
@breezysmiles
@breezysmiles 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and congrats! I found out I passed all my CPA Exams last month! I used Wiley and also made some videos on my channel about how I studied and passed!
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