[Anonymous]

I graduated with an MBA in 2010. I am planning to sit for exams soon. But I don’t have any experience. And I might need another 10-15 credit hours of school. I am turning 31 in 3 months.

I always wanted to get in taxes. But I will have to find a job in 2 years and get the necessary experience and school. So if I were lucky I might be a CPA by 35 .

But just passing the exam without experience and deficient education, I don’t think I will be able to get into the big 4 .

Also I am good in computer programming and if I wrote to train another 6mths I am sure I can get a job in computers in the next 1 year for at least 60k.

So I think about it , is being CPA at this age really worth it? After all I can do taxes being an Enrolled Agent with the IRS.

But I always wanted to be a CPA since college?

Any suggestion..

[Kimboroni]

I'm in my 40s, and I think it's worth it for me.

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[Anonymous]

I am in my 40's, and I didn't think it was worth it for a LONG time.

Now I do..

[Anonymous]

I am in my 40's, and I didn't think it was worth it for a LONG time.

Now I do..

[Anonymous]

You guys are so inspiring! I am in my mid 20s and now i have even more motivation to go for a big career as a CPA.

[Anonymous]

You guys are so inspiring! I am in my mid 20s and now i have even more motivation to go for a big career as a CPA.

[Study Monk]

Yah, old people doing stuff is really amazing lol. I thought people went senile after 35:P

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Study Monk]

Yah, old people doing stuff is really amazing lol. I thought people went senile after 35:P

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Kenada]

Age shouldn't deter you from being a CPA.

It all comes down to how badly you want it 🙂

CA Candidate. 05/27/2014 ~ 786/110
I am done!!

[Kenada]

Age shouldn't deter you from being a CPA.

It all comes down to how badly you want it 🙂

CA Candidate. 05/27/2014 ~ 786/110
I am done!!

[teeteenounouche]

Dang Study Monk! You woke my old azz up!

Florida:
AUD: 73, 81! Thank you Lord!
BEC: 73, 77! Thank you Lord! and WTB
REG: 71, 82! Thank you Lord! and A71
FAR: 72, 78! Thank you God and my Mommy in Heaven!

CPA Excel, Ninja Notes & Audio, Wiley Test Bank, CPAreviewforfree

[teeteenounouche]

Dang Study Monk! You woke my old azz up!

Florida:
AUD: 73, 81! Thank you Lord!
BEC: 73, 77! Thank you Lord! and WTB
REG: 71, 82! Thank you Lord! and A71
FAR: 72, 78! Thank you God and my Mommy in Heaven!

CPA Excel, Ninja Notes & Audio, Wiley Test Bank, CPAreviewforfree

[NYCaccountant]

Very well stated @Kenada. I thought I was started my CPA journey at an old age, but the AICPA released stats that said otherwise. Anyway, I'm planning on being done with this process before my next birthday.

FAR - 93
REG - 87
BEC - 84!!!!
AUD - 99!!!!!! CPA exam complete.

[NYCaccountant]

Very well stated @Kenada. I thought I was started my CPA journey at an old age, but the AICPA released stats that said otherwise. Anyway, I'm planning on being done with this process before my next birthday.

FAR - 93
REG - 87
BEC - 84!!!!
AUD - 99!!!!!! CPA exam complete.

[Anonymous]

No one is promised tomorrow so no one knows if it is “worth” it. I'm 47 and I just got my license in February. I say it's worth

it! My theory..if you are going to be 40, 50, 60… you might as well be a CPA (with a nice desk job!) =)

[Anonymous]

No one is promised tomorrow so no one knows if it is “worth” it. I'm 47 and I just got my license in February. I say it's worth

it! My theory..if you are going to be 40, 50, 60… you might as well be a CPA (with a nice desk job!) =)

[Author]

Replies