[Steven K.]

I have an interview with one of the Big 4 coming up on Tuesday and although I am going to mention studying for the CPA during some breaks I had in my employment, I really don’t want to tell them I already took it 3 times and failed (mainly because I didn’t take it seriously enough at that point). Would it be a bad idea to lie about something like this? Basically, what are the chances they’ll actually check my exam scores via my SSN?

My scores weren’t dreadful (65 x 2 (REG/FAR) and 72 (REG)), but if I tell them I failed 3 times already that might raise a red flag. How should I go about this?

Also, once you’re interviewing with the partners, how likely is it that you won’t actually get an offer? Would I basically need to mess up royally to not get the job at this point? I’m pretty confident right now, but as always, when you meet with people you’ve never spoken before things can go a little weird sometimes

Finally, what are some good questions I can ask the partner/directors that would impress them? I wrote down a few but maybe there is an obvious one out there I’m leaving out…

Appreciate the help

[supervisor]

I thought I saw somewhere on the reapplication that you can either allow or disallow release of your scores?

BEC 10/13 PASSED 77
AUD 04/12 PASSED 83
FAR 08/12 PASSED 76
REG 02/13 PASSED 76

Licensed in PA on 12/23/13. Yea boy!!

[jenuno01]

Wasn't that about how you wanted to receive your score report? Email or mail?

Class of 2012

[supervisor]

Jenuno. I don't think so. Whoever is reapplying for a retake can u confirm?

BEC 10/13 PASSED 77
AUD 04/12 PASSED 83
FAR 08/12 PASSED 76
REG 02/13 PASSED 76

Licensed in PA on 12/23/13. Yea boy!!

[Author]

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