[Mmilito]

Hey I know this is gonna sound like a self centered question but I’ll ask it anyways

I have no relevant experience in accounting and I’m looking for a job in public accounting, I understand that your suppose to put that you put what sections you passed as a highlight of your resume, but should you include your score too if your proud of it (92)? I know this isn’t a great question to ask but I need an opinion

FAR 92
AUD 91
BEC 11/06/2011
REG 02/01/2012

[Mmilito]

I feel the same way, although i studied way too hard (If i knew there was “this point” to get a 75, I would of studied to that point, but since I didn't I just kept studying, I work F/T for a bank but no kids). As far as taking it the week after thanksgiving, sorry that's a mistake on my profile, I will change that to 2/1 probably. I think the score is important to get your foot in the door, as I've said before I have no experience so getting something to start an interview off on would be mostly what I'm looking for. I also feel that my GPA on my resume was what lead to most of my interviews before (I got 6 from on campus recruiting, mostly mid-level, got a second interview with one). Since I work full time, internships are not as much a option as before.

FAR 92
AUD 91
BEC 11/06/2011
REG 02/01/2012

[Mmilito]

I feel the same way, although i studied way too hard (If i knew there was “this point” to get a 75, I would of studied to that point, but since I didn't I just kept studying, I work F/T for a bank but no kids). As far as taking it the week after thanksgiving, sorry that's a mistake on my profile, I will change that to 2/1 probably. I think the score is important to get your foot in the door, as I've said before I have no experience so getting something to start an interview off on would be mostly what I'm looking for. I also feel that my GPA on my resume was what lead to most of my interviews before (I got 6 from on campus recruiting, mostly mid-level, got a second interview with one). Since I work full time, internships are not as much a option as before.

FAR 92
AUD 91
BEC 11/06/2011
REG 02/01/2012

[mla1169]

IMHO I'd have 2 versions of your resume. One to use if you are applying to a CPA firm that includes your score and one to use if you are applying to a corporate job without the score. That score probably means very little to someone unfamiliar with the exam, who doesn't realize how very rare a score it is.

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[mla1169]

IMHO I'd have 2 versions of your resume. One to use if you are applying to a CPA firm that includes your score and one to use if you are applying to a corporate job without the score. That score probably means very little to someone unfamiliar with the exam, who doesn't realize how very rare a score it is.

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[2010Please]

I would say don't put it on the resume…I got a 92 on my first section too (have passed all four sections as of Feb 2011). I think simply indicating you are working toward the CPA and have passed # of sections as of ?? date is sufficient for your resume. If you get an interview and the question comes up, then by all means, share your great score. If the employer doesn't ask, then it means he/she doesn't care about the score. GPA is frequently asked on applications, but I've never seen an application asking for CPA scores.

Maybe it shouldn't be perceived in the way it is (as some have already said), but my experience tells me that it is often perceived as an arrogant gesture to advertise a high score on the CPA exam (when one hasn't been asked for the number). Except for on this forum, of course, where most everyone comes together to encourage and support one another, regardless of that number, high or low.

AUD 92, REG 85, BEC 90, FAR 85
Ethics 100
Obtained License 7/11/11 🙂

[2010Please]

I would say don't put it on the resume…I got a 92 on my first section too (have passed all four sections as of Feb 2011). I think simply indicating you are working toward the CPA and have passed # of sections as of ?? date is sufficient for your resume. If you get an interview and the question comes up, then by all means, share your great score. If the employer doesn't ask, then it means he/she doesn't care about the score. GPA is frequently asked on applications, but I've never seen an application asking for CPA scores.

Maybe it shouldn't be perceived in the way it is (as some have already said), but my experience tells me that it is often perceived as an arrogant gesture to advertise a high score on the CPA exam (when one hasn't been asked for the number). Except for on this forum, of course, where most everyone comes together to encourage and support one another, regardless of that number, high or low.

AUD 92, REG 85, BEC 90, FAR 85
Ethics 100
Obtained License 7/11/11 🙂

[WhyEvenTry]

@75orBust

“I think you are looking for excuses for not getting the 92 the original poster got….”

Let me tell you…..I am by no mean looking for “excuses” for not getting a 92. Sure that is a great score, but I am more than happy with my 3 sub-par passing scores. In the end….the scores don't matter, a passing grade is a passing grade. I am not discounting people with the high 90s scores, I merely stated that (most of the time) they fit into the traits of someone capable of studying more hours per day/week than those of us with a FT job, children, etc. Sure there are some outliers that are just Doogie Howser's of the world, but I am speaking of the vast majoirty. Sorry though….no time to take an official poll for your liking. And btw, the ambition of someone who scores in the 70s and 80s isn't different from someone who scores in the 90s. There are many people on this forum that test, and re-test who are extremely ambitious to continue at their goal of being a CPA. Most people who score in the 90s continue to score in the 90s for all exams, and on their 1st attempt nonetheless.

– I don't see a point of posting an exam score on your resume, especially if you have not finished all of them. There is no such thing as a partial CPA, so why list it?!?!

BEC - 71, 74, 77 (Feb - 2011)
FAR - 73, 78 (Feb - 2011)
REG - 83 (Nov 2010)
AUD - 71, 84 (May 2011) - Done!! CPA licensed in TX (July 2011)

[WhyEvenTry]

@75orBust

“I think you are looking for excuses for not getting the 92 the original poster got….”

Let me tell you…..I am by no mean looking for “excuses” for not getting a 92. Sure that is a great score, but I am more than happy with my 3 sub-par passing scores. In the end….the scores don't matter, a passing grade is a passing grade. I am not discounting people with the high 90s scores, I merely stated that (most of the time) they fit into the traits of someone capable of studying more hours per day/week than those of us with a FT job, children, etc. Sure there are some outliers that are just Doogie Howser's of the world, but I am speaking of the vast majoirty. Sorry though….no time to take an official poll for your liking. And btw, the ambition of someone who scores in the 70s and 80s isn't different from someone who scores in the 90s. There are many people on this forum that test, and re-test who are extremely ambitious to continue at their goal of being a CPA. Most people who score in the 90s continue to score in the 90s for all exams, and on their 1st attempt nonetheless.

– I don't see a point of posting an exam score on your resume, especially if you have not finished all of them. There is no such thing as a partial CPA, so why list it?!?!

BEC - 71, 74, 77 (Feb - 2011)
FAR - 73, 78 (Feb - 2011)
REG - 83 (Nov 2010)
AUD - 71, 84 (May 2011) - Done!! CPA licensed in TX (July 2011)

[Mmilito]

Well thanks for the motivation for the future exams lol (they continue to score in the mid 90's….) Look I think your generalizing people a little bit. I do have a full time job and a girlfriend, but ultimately I learned to manage my time in different ways. I recorded lectures, I made flashcards that I looked at while walking to work (which is hard in Queens, almost got hit by a bunch of cars) I added months to my study time (I took 3 full months for FAR, and I probably did 3hours to 1 on the video times) and finally I just said no to people for alot of thing, there were ALOT of Friday and Saturday nights that I didn't go out and I missed a lot of family events. Having a child and/or other obligations is your own path and I think that ultimately that shouldn't discount the quality of the score that I get. Saying that I got a better score because I don't have kids/life/whatever is akin to saying “I wasn't successful because I had the wrong parents and didn't have the right connections”.

FAR 92
AUD 91
BEC 11/06/2011
REG 02/01/2012

[Mmilito]

Well thanks for the motivation for the future exams lol (they continue to score in the mid 90's….) Look I think your generalizing people a little bit. I do have a full time job and a girlfriend, but ultimately I learned to manage my time in different ways. I recorded lectures, I made flashcards that I looked at while walking to work (which is hard in Queens, almost got hit by a bunch of cars) I added months to my study time (I took 3 full months for FAR, and I probably did 3hours to 1 on the video times) and finally I just said no to people for alot of thing, there were ALOT of Friday and Saturday nights that I didn't go out and I missed a lot of family events. Having a child and/or other obligations is your own path and I think that ultimately that shouldn't discount the quality of the score that I get. Saying that I got a better score because I don't have kids/life/whatever is akin to saying “I wasn't successful because I had the wrong parents and didn't have the right connections”.

FAR 92
AUD 91
BEC 11/06/2011
REG 02/01/2012

[WhyEvenTry]

@ Mmilito

No prob, lol! I could correct, and add to my previous posts using you as an example for future readers. Thank you for the details!!! You scored a 92….which is awesome. But, you did study for 3 months for one exam. So, collectively, the hours you put into studying may be close to that of someone whom I was portraying in my previous post. I took all four exams in one testing window, and only passed one of my first try. So our end results are the same off the bat. You have the score advantage over me, but I have the experience of having seen, and taken all exams. Last window, I went 2 for 2, and credit my previous attempts and studying habits to my sucess. There is no doubt that, most of the time, the final score usually is a result of the hours you put into studying, couple with studying habits, materials, etc. The fact that you took 3 months to study for and take one exam has resulted in your high score. I am not that patient, and want things done quickly. I procrastinate, and cram studying in where I can fit into my full-time, wife-loving, newborn-adoring life. I am taking the approach of not waisting any testing windows since there is a 18-month deadline. If studying 3 months for one exam would guarantee me a passing score, then I would do it. But, I am not that optimisitc, and would rather take multiple stabs at this beast. Both of our situations are probably shared amongst others for sure.

Do you plan on the same study habit for the remaining exams, 3 months study per exam?

BEC - 71, 74, 77 (Feb - 2011)
FAR - 73, 78 (Feb - 2011)
REG - 83 (Nov 2010)
AUD - 71, 84 (May 2011) - Done!! CPA licensed in TX (July 2011)

[WhyEvenTry]

@ Mmilito

No prob, lol! I could correct, and add to my previous posts using you as an example for future readers. Thank you for the details!!! You scored a 92….which is awesome. But, you did study for 3 months for one exam. So, collectively, the hours you put into studying may be close to that of someone whom I was portraying in my previous post. I took all four exams in one testing window, and only passed one of my first try. So our end results are the same off the bat. You have the score advantage over me, but I have the experience of having seen, and taken all exams. Last window, I went 2 for 2, and credit my previous attempts and studying habits to my sucess. There is no doubt that, most of the time, the final score usually is a result of the hours you put into studying, couple with studying habits, materials, etc. The fact that you took 3 months to study for and take one exam has resulted in your high score. I am not that patient, and want things done quickly. I procrastinate, and cram studying in where I can fit into my full-time, wife-loving, newborn-adoring life. I am taking the approach of not waisting any testing windows since there is a 18-month deadline. If studying 3 months for one exam would guarantee me a passing score, then I would do it. But, I am not that optimisitc, and would rather take multiple stabs at this beast. Both of our situations are probably shared amongst others for sure.

Do you plan on the same study habit for the remaining exams, 3 months study per exam?

BEC - 71, 74, 77 (Feb - 2011)
FAR - 73, 78 (Feb - 2011)
REG - 83 (Nov 2010)
AUD - 71, 84 (May 2011) - Done!! CPA licensed in TX (July 2011)

[Minimorty]

@mmilito –

“Saying that I got a better score because I don't have kids/life/whatever is akin to saying “I wasn't successful because I had the wrong parents and didn't have the right connections”.”

Dude, you are missing the boat completely. What I am saying is that a 92 is NO better than a 75. The only goal is to pass the four tests and get your license. Does that fact that you got a 92 and I got an 87 or that person got a 75 have any bearing on what kind of employee we would be? NOOO. That is why employers dont give a rats ass about what score you got on one test.

[Minimorty]

@mmilito –

“Saying that I got a better score because I don't have kids/life/whatever is akin to saying “I wasn't successful because I had the wrong parents and didn't have the right connections”.”

Dude, you are missing the boat completely. What I am saying is that a 92 is NO better than a 75. The only goal is to pass the four tests and get your license. Does that fact that you got a 92 and I got an 87 or that person got a 75 have any bearing on what kind of employee we would be? NOOO. That is why employers dont give a rats ass about what score you got on one test.

[WhyEvenTry]

Ultimately Minmorty is right. Getting high scores is great, and feel free to let the world know if you like. But a CPA is a CPA. There is no designation for a CPA90 and a CPA75. I think the top 10 CPA test scores are recognized. So…unless you are planning on trying to shoot for that, work within the results of your first exam score to manage your studying habits and future testing experiences.

BEC - 71, 74, 77 (Feb - 2011)
FAR - 73, 78 (Feb - 2011)
REG - 83 (Nov 2010)
AUD - 71, 84 (May 2011) - Done!! CPA licensed in TX (July 2011)

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