[Anonymous]

Hi everyone,

I’m starting at a Big 4 in Chicago very soon and would love some advice on studying while working. Right now I plan to be just about done with FAR studying and reviewing until I take the test on 8/31 which will pretty much mean I’ll just be finishing training. Do you guys know about what time training usually goes until? If I could be home by 7:00 and get three hours in that would be awesome.

After training and my first test I’m hoping that I can maintain about 3 hours a night by getting home around 7:00 through the end of 2013. I’ll also get in about 20 hours on the weekend.

So my main question is for you Big 4 people what time can I expect to be out of work? Also are there a lot of casual dinner type events I’ll have to go to? That would seriously kill some study time…

Any other tips on studying while working would be appreciated!

[Anonymous]

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[SeattleAccountant]

You'll be wiped out both physically and mentally for at least a month. However, good thing that FAR will be taken and out of way – you are doing yourself great service!

My advice, as soon as you take FAR, start next section like AUD while not working b/c it gets stressful at least initially and you might not have ability to study during those 3 hours remaining. Keep posted of how it all works out for you.

Becker Class of Jan - Aug 2013: FARB DONE!!!!
CPA license pending 🙂

[Anonymous]

my advice is “depends on what section u will be in in the big 4″…because normally, as far as i know, none of my friends in big 4 has time to successfully or smoothly finish all 4 cpa exams while working in the big 4-just have no time, even in the non-business hours…if u r doing aud, do ur self a favor, review far first; if in tax, do reg first…and someone above said a right thing-after u finish reviewing 2, schedule the exam otherwise u will see the time expires and u still don't pass all 4-it just happens a lot…

[Anonymous]

I won't be able to start AUD before I start and won't have taken FAR before I start either, I'll just have finished my initial go through of the book and will be starting my review. I pretty much have to finish this fight while I'm working so there's really no other options. Hopefully I can fight through the exhaustion or I'll try the getting up early method many people have found successful.

I'll be starting AUD a day after I take FAR so that shouldn't be too much of a issue. I'm not planning on any breaks because I really want to finish before the end of the year. I'll be sure to keep everyone here posted.

[carpeCPA]

@ aeroT – I'm in the same boat! If I find any tricks to studying while working, I'll definitely share. Good luck!

REG - 93 (Jul'13)
FAR - 97 (Dec '13)
AUD - 99 (May '14)
BEC - Jul '14

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[Anonymous]

@Rache1

Good to know I'm not the only one attempting this! If I uncover some ancient study trick I'll let you know also

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