[Anonymous]

Today I received my start date from my job and while I am relieved to know I still hv a job lined up ( I was beginning to get concerned since they said they will tell by mid march :)!! ) I am also worried that I wont finish taking all my exams before I start work. My start date is July 30th. I was planning to take FAR in early Aug, and Reg end of Aug.

Can any of you tell me how crazy the first few weeks/months are at public accounting firms/big 4? Will I get time to study during weekdays in the first few weeks? With July 30th start date I am now thinking of taking FAR by July 27 and Reg probably end of aug still or early Oct.

And is it possible for me be ready for FAR by July 27 if I start studying for it June 1st. I know there r a lot of ppl who only study a few weeks and pass these exams with flying colors..I am not one of them, sadly. I have to study hard and long. I am trying to schedule 6 weeks per exam and for FAR I was gonna study 2 months.

Any feedback/suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

[mla1169]

Get as much done before you start as possible. Setup carpool arrangements for the kids activities and cut down the number of trips but pick up their friends when you do drive. (Youre going to have to rely on this once youre working anyway). Study while theyre at their activities, my wiley book was with me at cheer and lacrosse practices, I'd study in the car waiting for pickup.

Its not going to be convenient to try to get 2 out of the way in the April-May window but I assure you it will be easier than studying, working full time and raising busy kids.

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

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