[Nelsonx5]

I am in the process of getting an MA in Accounting, but will be 49 by the time I finish it. I am debating taking the CPA exam at the end. Given that I will be almost 50 by the time I finish taking the exams (assuming I pass all on the first try!), is it worth it at that point? I had a career in my 20’s, then became a stay at home mom for 12 years, then went back to school for accounting. I have been working part time as an accounting assistant for 5 years, but other than that, no real experience.

[CPA50]

Welcome Phough! I will be 51 in a few months, am halfway done with exams and am very excited about becoming a CPA. I am a CFE and will get my CFF after, so I can have a whole alphabet soup after my name. I don't think it's too late at all. I have a 10 year old who helps me study and a very supportive, understanding hubby. Go for it and don't stop! My biggest hurdle is getting my hours signed off on – 2,000 hours needed here in CA. Best wishes!

AUD 88 (expired), 80 retake
FAR 64,69,67,73,67,73,73,73, August 3
REG 75 (expired) September 7
BEC 72, 77

The adventure continues...

[Lion_of_the_Rock]

Just wanted to say awesome thread here.

Life is short, go for it.

I became a stay-at-home dad when my kid was born and my prior education and background was not accounting related. In five years I raised an awesome kid, went to school at night, and passed the CPA exam.

The only person holding yourself back from doing want you want is you – be bold, if you don't ask the answer is always no.

BEC - 78
AUD - 75
REG - 74, 79
FAR - 75

You have to buy a ticket to win the raffle.

[Last Chance CPA]

Some old farts here. I am surprised you folks even know how to use the Internets. JK.

I am 37 years old now. I started this journey when I was 34, which seemed young at the time, but now I feel old as hell. I hope I pass the CPA soon and get into one of the Big 4s. I have KPMG experience already, non-accounting though.

REG is a beast!!!

FAR - 76
AUD - 75
BEC - 75
REG - 76

Now I need some experience!!! And some networking...

[Tncincy]

Still determined to conquer this exam…..no matter how old

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[Anonymous]

I graduated with a BS in accounting in 2004 and always intended to take the CPA and enter the accounting field. Looking back, I shouldn't have veered from that initial goal. Instead I got side tracked to doing management, which I enjoyed and didn't do too badly for myself. I don't have any children nor am I married so I have a lot of time. I want to challenge myself, and my mental needs are different now that I'm in my 30's. I want to be challenged so I am going back to studying for my CPA and to pass it…then we'll see what happens afterwards. That is my only focus for now.

[Martin]

Last Chance CPA, if you get a 75 on REG, you will be the most efficient test taker on this forum.

Through God all things can happen!

“You never fail until you stop trying.”
― Albert Einstein
When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people;as I grow older, I admire kind people.
“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.”

FAR= 72-84
Audit= 73-82
BEC= 74-75
Reg=77

[Skynet]

Getting your CPA in the late 40's is like a “Fine Wine,” it get's better with age.

With a CPA at 40 and a bottle of “AXE” body, what woman can resist me, really?

[Martin]

Skynet, after you get your CPA, you will get more women than I said hi to in my life time.

Through God all things can happen!

“You never fail until you stop trying.”
― Albert Einstein
When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people;as I grow older, I admire kind people.
“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.”

FAR= 72-84
Audit= 73-82
BEC= 74-75
Reg=77

[Last Chance CPA]

@Martin – I got a 76 in FAR – overachieving piece of crap!

I wonder if anyone has ever scored all 75s?

FAR - 76
AUD - 75
BEC - 75
REG - 76

Now I need some experience!!! And some networking...

[Martin]

Lion_of_the_Rock almost got all 75s too. I will admire whoever gets 4- 75s more than someone who gets 4-99s. I can take the person with all 4 75s to las Vegas and gamble, I wouldn't be able to do that with the over achiever.

Through God all things can happen!

“You never fail until you stop trying.”
― Albert Einstein
When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people;as I grow older, I admire kind people.
“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.”

FAR= 72-84
Audit= 73-82
BEC= 74-75
Reg=77

[Lion_of_the_Rock]

Amen Martin.

BEC - 78
AUD - 75
REG - 74, 79
FAR - 75

You have to buy a ticket to win the raffle.

[Skynet]

Martin – That's not true. An overachiever may be able to help you in Vegas by counting cards. That's assuming they don't catch you can break your legs first.

[300-CLUB]

Don't let anyone tell you it's not worth it or you are too old for anything. I am 45 and am half way done with this exam. If I can do this so can you! Why anyone would tell you it's not worth it is not even worth listening too! They are just being a hater!

You cannot have success without failure. Success is hard. If it was easy, everyone would do it. But it's the "hard" that makes it great!

AUD 70,75!
BEC 69,71,72,68,75!
REG 71,70, 80!
FAR 75!

Becker live and MCQ

[Sandia]

42 years old, English as second language, two kids, full time job and great hubby!!! .. and half way to be CPA

We can do this….. Vamos si se puede

FAR - 77 x2 Wiley book & no test bank
AUD - 83 x3 NINJA Test bank 3 time
REG - 80 x1 NINJA Test bank
BEC - 78 X2 NINJA Test bank ..done!!promesa cumplida mama -que llege al cielo 🙂
Ethic 100% Licensed VA CPA

[Martin]

Skynet, you are correct young player.

Through God all things can happen!

“You never fail until you stop trying.”
― Albert Einstein
When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people;as I grow older, I admire kind people.
“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.”

FAR= 72-84
Audit= 73-82
BEC= 74-75
Reg=77

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