Video: Is 34 Too Old to Take the CPA Exam?

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  • April 4, 2017 at 12:31 pm #1528330
    CPYay
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    I passed at 34. Age is only a factor if you make it one.

    April 4, 2017 at 12:37 pm #1528333
    Pokey
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    I wished I was still 34 – Im just starting and am the reverse of that age 43. 😉

    AUD - 74 (3x), TBD
    BEC - Sept16
    FAR - TBD
    REG - TBD

    April 4, 2017 at 12:45 pm #1528336
    Mary
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    No! I just passed at age 36. 🙂

    April 4, 2017 at 12:47 pm #1528338
    bravesfannc
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    I was 43 when I started studying for the CPA exam. I passed my last part (REG) in Feb when I was 45. Wish I would have taken it when I was 34. Good luck.

    FAR - 84 - 11/14/15
    AUD - 76 - 2/6/16
    BEC - 73 - 7/13/16
    REG - TBD

    April 4, 2017 at 12:52 pm #1528341
    krstnam
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    I sure hope not. I'm 34 and have passed two exams so far. I'm hoping I can get these exams done before I'm 35 🙂

    April 4, 2017 at 1:13 pm #1528360
    RE2PECT
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    I'm 35 and just passed my last exam. I don't have any accounting background and know it's going to be difficult to get a job, but I felt the potential long term benefits were worth all the effort.

    FAR: 75 Roger & Ninja (notes/flashcards/audio/MCQ)
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 71, retake 8/29
    REG:

    April 4, 2017 at 1:36 pm #1528374
    CPYay
    Participant

    @RE2PECT

    I'd mention your work ethic as a strength if asked in interviews. That story (no accounting background and passing the exams) says a lot about your character.

    April 4, 2017 at 1:52 pm #1528392
    Trele6
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    I was 37 when I passed.

    I think the older age is advantage personally. Working in accounting for the last 14 years gave me plenty of real world experience and it makes the exam concepts easier to understand.

    First go at the CPA! Only using Becker
    Reg / Nov 2015 - 87
    Far / Apr 2016 - 79
    Bec / May 2016 - 80
    Aud / Aug 2016

    April 4, 2017 at 2:15 pm #1528401
    RE2PECT
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    @CPYay- Thank you. I was a bricklayer for 7 years before deciding to go back to school to get the rest of my accounting credits. It's a tough job and I'm hoping I could use that experience to show I'm a hard worker. Unfortunately it's not the best thing to have on a resume when you're looking for an accounting position lol. My current job isn't in accounting either, but at least it's an office environment and has some relation to it.

    @trele- I agree that it should be looked at as an advantage, but the consensus seems to be that they prefer candidates young and fresh out of school. I don't mind working with younger people because I don't feel or look like I'm 35.

    FAR: 75 Roger & Ninja (notes/flashcards/audio/MCQ)
    AUD: 73, 81
    BEC: 71, retake 8/29
    REG:

    April 4, 2017 at 2:28 pm #1528410
    Anonymous
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    All these “older folks” with working experience that don't contribute much to the forum, yet here to chime in on their age as if it's an accomplishment. Congrats 🙂

    April 4, 2017 at 2:29 pm #1528413
    ultrarunner
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    @bravesfannc summed up what I want to say. 34 is never late.

    FAR 72,67,79 (Roger+Wiley test bank)11/15
    AUD 80 (Roger)10/15
    BEC 80 (Roger)4/16
    REG 63,78 (Roger+Ninja MCQs)5/16

    April 4, 2017 at 2:38 pm #1528416
    CPYay
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    @Brickell…

    Pretty sure some of the people here “chiming in” contribute to this forum regularly. In fact… I'm sure I've even contributed to some of the threads you've started.

    Why are in you in this thread anyway?

    April 4, 2017 at 3:15 pm #1528434
    RockLobster
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    @CpYay You could go one step further and ask why he is on another71 at all. This guy gets off on being condescending and attempting to troll anyone and everyone. He's also a master of attempting to sound intelligent and acting like he wants to create discussion and then resorting to name-calling just a few replies later, once people begin to point out his deep-seated insecurities. Anything for some attention, right @brickellcpa?

    If he put as much time into studying as he does into his pointless and cringe-inducing forum contributions, he would've passed all the exams a long time ago.

    April 4, 2017 at 3:27 pm #1528438
    Anonymous
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    It's true some of you contribute, but most are either lurkers or don't contribute at all. If the statement doesn't apply to you then why bother to get offended by it? And then to further make insults and personal attacks? Should be ashamed of yourselves o'mighty elder CPA role models. I would like to see this forum be more active with career related topics and feedback from those with experience. Apparently some of you just want to use it to inflate your ego.

    April 4, 2017 at 3:36 pm #1528444
    Missy
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    Was 42 when I passed.

    Lets leave telling folks who should post what and when to Jeff and the admins thanks. If someone wants to create their own posting rules and criteria they're more than welcome to start their own website.

    Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
    Finance/Admin/HR Manager

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