[cpac]

Hi All – I wanted to ask what, if any, incentives your place of work gives you on passing the CPA exams? I am doing some research on the topic and would love your input.

[Me!]

I work for State Government and they give a step raise of approximately 5%.

[Anonymous]

Which state is this?

[Excel14]

Yeah, which state do you work for? I need to work for them. I currently work for the State of Florida, and they'll gladly pat you on the back for getting your CPA, but not reward you one dime for passing it. They figure that they now have more for less, is their thought process I suppose.

BEC (2/28/16) ----- 78
FAR (09/10/16)-----
AUD
REG

CIA, CGAP, CFE

[Me!]

Tennessee. They hire year round, if anyone is interested in Auditing. They do look at GPA and 150 hours to sit for CPA.

[financetx]

I work in industry for a large F500. Full reimbursement for prep course, application/licensing fees, and $5K salary increase upon completion.

[Yolonge]

50-75 small to medium local/regional firm
CPA bonus I believe is 500-2500, depending on the criteria. CPA will not impact salary (I believe), however it will be a positive aspect on annual review.

Only got 1k because although I passed within a year of employment, I did not complete with one year upon graduation. Did not get the license for the money, but it would be nice to cover the exam fees at least post tax.

Materials: Wiley book + Ninja MCQ

FAR - 83 (Jan 2016)
Study time: 6 weeks
BEC - 87 (April 2016)
Study time: 2 weeks
AUD - 92 (July 2016), (74 Feb 2016), (72 May 2016)
Study time: 4 (Feb) + 2 (May) + 3 (July) = 9 weeks total
REG - (70 April 2016)
Study time: 3 weeks

[cpacandidate408]

my old firm (<50 employees, California) offered test fee reimbursement and a bonus of $5,000

[CPYay]

Work in private industry. Was given a 23% raise upon completing the exams. I was slightly underpaid beforehand, but they definitely took care of me after.

[mafalo1989]

Private industry- I am way underpaid but they are paying for me to study during working hours, paid for my study materials, and are paying for the exams and any associated fees. If I fail an exam I have to pay to retake it. Upon passing I will receive a $6,000 raise and a $6,000 bonus.

[NotYourAverageCPA]

Public – Paid for Becker, Exams you pass, and give you 5k if you pass within 12 months of start date, or 3.5k within 18 months

Pretty standard

FAR - PASS
AUD - PASS
REG - PASS
BEC - PASS

NY CPA- Licensed Jan 2016
CISA Exam - Passed June 2016

[mtaylo24]

Private, I get paid for passed sections and a pat on the back.

AUD - 1st - 60 (12/12), 61 (2/13), 61 (8/13), 78! (11/15)
REG - 55 (2/16) 69 (5/16) Retake(8/16)
BEC - 71(5/16) Retake (9/16)
FAR - (8/16)

[Small4]

During public, i recall colleagues getting 2,500 bonuses if passed within 2 yrs.

I since left for private, passed it in industry yearssssssss later. Got a high five and congrats but i wasnt expecting bonus. However, self satisfaction knowing doors will open in future/potential higher rating at work didnt hurt. Long term self investment is very much the main benefit. I'm sure at other private companies, bonuses are provided but i doubt its as large as those who truly require a CPA to perform duties (public accountants for firms)

BEC - 68,70,72,75 5/15
AUD - 78(expired), 77 8/15
REG - 29,58,65,77 1/16
FAR - 56,68,73 - retake October hopefully (last shot)

Been doing this since 2007 on and off...

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