[jeff]

The NINJAs are giving away 3 Ten Point Combos

What: Three (3) Ten Point Combo sections will be given away … 3 winners … each winner will get their choice of a Ten Point Combo section ($397). If the winner is a current Ten Point Combo ninja, they will get their next one free – or can give it to a friend/co-worker/enemy.

When: The random drawing will take place at 5pm Central – this Wednesday (9/28). If I’m late to the drawing (life happens)…the cutoff for entries is 5pm Central.

Where: This forum thread

How: To enter – simply post advice that you think will be helpful in one of the following areas and please designate the topic:

CPA Exam
Public Accounting
Career/Resume/Interview (i.e. general career tips)

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Example:

[CPA Exam] When you’re stuck on a question during the exam, pick B or C on your exam and move on.

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Please Note: You will need to be on the NINJA email list to win. The 3 winners will be emailed via the NINJA email system.

Sign up for that here: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-study-plan/

Other Details: Must be 18 to enter. Void where prohibited. No cash value. One entry per person.

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[Kbob]

For REG–If the instructions to MCQ say a consolidated return is filed, do not include dividend income from subsidiary to parent. If an entity qualifies to file a consolidated tax return, the DRD no longer matters for dividends received from the subsidiary being consolidated.

These dividends roll around and bounce off the walls of the consolidated group, but they never find the exit. Therefore, they are eliminated for filing purposes.

If MCQ is asking for income from these dividends, the answer is $0.

[Sanjum8349]

[CPA Exam] If I feel frustrated with a question, I often take a break by doing some sort of physical activity (push ups, sit-ups, jump rope, or even a brief walk).

[gamerCPA]

[Resume] Do not include job duties on your resume that are not accurate. Also do not overstate your abilities or skills. Your future employer will find out.

SN: A manager at my job overstated his job duties and skills during an interview at a different company. He called it “fluff”. The company offered him the position, but 3 months later they fired him.

[Kenneth Webster]

(CPA Exam) I would go through as many questions and practice exams as possible. Read the reason for the answer whether right or wrong, and make notes for areas that are troublesome for you.

[cpaMD86]

[CPA Exam] Establish a productive routine, and don't forget to live a little. Yes, the exam demands a lot of time, but you have to remain sane as well. So, balance it out as best as you can!

FAR: 9/3

[phylesiathomas]

[CPA Exam] – 1. Practice 50-100 questions per day. This will build your confidence and increase your knowledge over different topics.
2. Write down questions you get wrong and read the explanations provided or research further to ensure you are comfortable with the topic.
3. If you are struggling with a topic practice as many questions as possible over it.

[or1on23]

CPA Exam

One week after you have finished a chapter…go back and read notes, and chapter, finishing with the MC

[Reshaye Greenlee]

[CPA EXAM/CAREER] Nothing changes until your “mission” becomes your obsession, become so obsessed with becoming a CPA that nothing else matters. Release mediocrity and aim for genius.

[Terry]

(CPA EXAM) AUDIO NOTES ARE A GREAT TOOL FOR COMMUTERS. GREAT WAY TO SOLIDIFY TOPICS IN YOUR HEAD FOR EXAM DAY!

AUD 4/25/16
BEC 67,80
FAR 7/11/16
REG 9/5/16

[muhfreedoms]

[Public Accounting] Admit when you're wrong – everyone makes mistakes, not everyone owns up to them. Once you're in a position where you interact with a client, do your best to have good relations. Working with that client will be much easier if they like you. Tell the senior/manager/partner when you will not be able to meet a deadline, before it gets to a critical point.

[Reshaye Greenlee]

[CPA EXAM] When studying MCQ, be sure to understand the explanations of the answers.

[matheknittician]

[Interview tips] Be sure to have a couple questions ready in case you are asked at the end of the interview, “Do you have any questions?” One great question in this situation is “Is there anything that concerns you about my background or qualifications being a fit for this role?” This gives you the opportunity to address any lingering concerns, if the interviewer mentions any. And if they say no, no concerns — well that also ends the interview on a positive note and reinforces to the interviewer their impression that you are a good candidate for the position.

[Anonymous]

[CPA Exam] Do tons of MCQs. As you do them be sure to read the comments as to why you were right on wrong just to constantly refresh your memory with the material.

[jlc]

[CPA Exam] For MCQ I like to read the question at the end first so that when I read through the entire question I don't get overwhelmed with the extra (and irrelevant) details.

[lexus423]

Make sure you participate in all Accounting club/society programs as soon as you can in college. I was able to secure an internship with a Big 4 firm due to early relationships formed from these meetings. It also gets you face to face time with the actual recruiters who can put a face to a name once that resume comes across their desk.

FAR- 2014
AUD- 2014
REG- 2014
BEC- 2014

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