[jeff]

This is for people taking their exams in the July/August 2010 testing window.

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[Sdb2fsu]

@FL_CPA2010 – Im in FL and tried the loophole thing and unfortunately was able to check the BEC box. Once I saw this, I just closed it…….i really hope its wrong.

BEC - 60, 71, 79
AUD - 73, 66, 87!!!!! Yes! I am done!
REG - 74, 76
FAR - 75

Yaeger Review for all except my last AUD score (Roger)!

[Study4CPA Exams Everyday]

Trevor – Thanks a lot! So you think it's still worth the money and effort to have CPA after your name even though you are not working in public accounting.

BEC - May 8, 2010 - 83
FAR - July 20, 2010 - 75
AUD - Aug 27, 2010 - 76
REG - Nov 20, 2010 - 88 ALL DONE!!!

[half_cpa]

didnt someone mention that loophole works only when its the last exam you are sitting for

[Trevor]

@Study, I definitely think so. What if you lost your job? your CPA license would pick you up faster than anything… the security that comes along with it is huge in my mind. Again not sure of your background, but if you were to do taxes (you do not NEED a CPA license to do so, but you are certainly more probable to get clients…) as a side business, think of the $$, even for the simplest of returns…

BEC: 73,81(7/6/2010); AUD: 75(5/24/2010); FAR: 76(8/31/2010); REG: 77 (10/18/2010) - DONE!!!!

[Trevor]

@half, it should work for any exam… first or last…

BEC: 73,81(7/6/2010); AUD: 75(5/24/2010); FAR: 76(8/31/2010); REG: 77 (10/18/2010) - DONE!!!!

[MPoni123]

Trevor I hope FAR gets released next…

AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 79; FAR - 75; ALL DONE!!

[Study4CPA Exams Everyday]

@ Trevor – Do you have an email address?

I would like to ask you how to opportunities for tax preparation as a part time job.

Thank you

BEC - May 8, 2010 - 83
FAR - July 20, 2010 - 75
AUD - Aug 27, 2010 - 76
REG - Nov 20, 2010 - 88 ALL DONE!!!

[Trevor]

@MPoni, I hope so as well!!!

@Study – I cannot provide such assistance as I have not done this yet. My thoughts are simple… get my CPA license and start a company with my name, CPA LLC (Or inc. haven't decided). There are some fairly inexpensive tax prep software out there ($2,000 at most, been a while since I researched)…

BEC: 73,81(7/6/2010); AUD: 75(5/24/2010); FAR: 76(8/31/2010); REG: 77 (10/18/2010) - DONE!!!!

[Anonymous]

@ Study4CPA Exams Everyday – saw a couple of your posts, adding my 1cent worth.

Score expiry depends on state. I called California Board and they confirmed for CA, score will never expire. (But then again, you never know when the rules change. So better get in first)

I agree with Trevor. Having a CPA title is a plus. I see a lot of finance job postings nowadays looking for either “MBA” or “CPA”. With the current economy, it will be good to at least meet the minimum requirements for consideration, to my mind.

As for CPE classes, my friend told me he is an INACTIVE general CPA. (ie you are still a qualified CPA, just dont need to take regular CPE classes to maintain active status). He doesn't need active status since he is not working in public accounting anymore. Not sure how it works but something I would check out.

[stuuuudy_hard]

I PASSSSSSED!!! YAY being in MD! (non-nasba state)

FAR 7/10 - 96
BEC 8/10 - 92
AUD 11/15 - 99
REG 11/22 - 97 (7 days craming!)

[Kennedy]

@Trevor

How much tax experience did you have, when you felt confident enough to go out on your own?

[Trevor]

Well I have not gone out on my own yet… I would feel confident now though and I have about 3 years of experience. I know this sounds a bit crazy, but really its taxes… there is a code to follow, answers are easy to find if you do good research. The reason you charge cheaper rates is because you do not have a lot of experience, so your clients will be those that expect quite a bit, but really what will the need? You may get some schedule C clients, some partnerships (probably smaller…). Again this is strictly my opinion, and what I am trying to achieve… I have no clue if it will ever happen or is doable.. I am only 22 lol. I have a lot of ambition and I think that can take me places..

BEC: 73,81(7/6/2010); AUD: 75(5/24/2010); FAR: 76(8/31/2010); REG: 77 (10/18/2010) - DONE!!!!

[Kennedy]

@Trevor

I agree, plans and dreams are nothing without ambition.

[MPoni123]

Trevor – sounds like a good idea. I know at my firm we see some crazy tax problems (even with just LLCs, partnerships) Ones that you think should be simple can be extremely complex. I think a good tax accountant also knows when to turn some clients away because they don't have the software, knowledge etc. to address the client's needs. Research can only take you so far. It's amazing how many accounting firms do such crappy jobs!

Not doubting your ability…just playing devil's advocate!! Basically saying that not everything is easy as it seems. (I work in public accounting so I know first hand lol)

AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 79; FAR - 75; ALL DONE!!

[kobebryant168]

@trevor, I saw you scored 73 in BEC before….omg, I just scored the same today >< Can you tell me how you got into that 81? please advise! What material did you use?

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