[kaleidascope28]

Hey Guys,

It’s been a long time since I graduated from college. I do have a BSC in Accounting and a general MBA. Now I am almost in my late 20s, and I want to study for the CPA! I live in Atlanta, and I would like to know, 1) if it is possible to still sit for the CPA at this age and 2) I do not have experience in public accounting, and I am recently not working, how feasible is it for me to pursue this goal?

I am really motivated to study for it, but I would like to know that my hardwork will be rewarded.

Would appreciate the feedback.

Thank you.

[Anonymous]

co-sign on everything _Nick_ said.

and yes, do FAR first

[Anonymous]

co-sign on everything _Nick_ said.

and yes, do FAR first

[Anonymous]

I'm 28 and just started the CPA. I didn't graduate from college with an accounting degree but since graduation I've slowly been taking the classes needed to sit.

It is definitely a challenge to take the CPA and work full time. There have been countless days where after working 8 or more hours that when I study I can't retain much information. It can be very frustrating. I've always been an A student in college and I study to make perfect scores so it has been a difficult adjustment in not being able to study with a fresh mind. Despite the demands from work, I still get in at least 15 hours a week studying with my most productive time being over the weekends. My friends hate me because I don't go out much, but its a sacrifice I made since I can't afford to drop to part time.

If I can do it, you can do it! 😉

Since you're not working try to get in 30 hours per week. It can be broken down to where you study 2 hours in the morning and 2-3 hours in the afternoon. I would think that would keep you fresh but still be able to retain information.

I've been using Gleim only so far since their material helped me pass the CIA in college and I liked their online self study material. So far I've passed REG and AUD. I would have liked to have taken FAR first, but couldn't due the timing of my work assignment due dates. I think you're doing the smart thing by taking FAR first.

[Anonymous]

I'm 28 and just started the CPA. I didn't graduate from college with an accounting degree but since graduation I've slowly been taking the classes needed to sit.

It is definitely a challenge to take the CPA and work full time. There have been countless days where after working 8 or more hours that when I study I can't retain much information. It can be very frustrating. I've always been an A student in college and I study to make perfect scores so it has been a difficult adjustment in not being able to study with a fresh mind. Despite the demands from work, I still get in at least 15 hours a week studying with my most productive time being over the weekends. My friends hate me because I don't go out much, but its a sacrifice I made since I can't afford to drop to part time.

If I can do it, you can do it! 😉

Since you're not working try to get in 30 hours per week. It can be broken down to where you study 2 hours in the morning and 2-3 hours in the afternoon. I would think that would keep you fresh but still be able to retain information.

I've been using Gleim only so far since their material helped me pass the CIA in college and I liked their online self study material. So far I've passed REG and AUD. I would have liked to have taken FAR first, but couldn't due the timing of my work assignment due dates. I think you're doing the smart thing by taking FAR first.

[Anonymous]

Don't forget to start at the basics. Do you have the proper education requirements to sit? Does your state require experience for licensure? Be sure to go read your state board requirements.

Also, it's never too late. I'm 31.

[Anonymous]

Don't forget to start at the basics. Do you have the proper education requirements to sit? Does your state require experience for licensure? Be sure to go read your state board requirements.

Also, it's never too late. I'm 31.

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