[jeff]

Watch this Video (you will need to enter a valid email address for it to launch):

Official Rules:

-No purchase necessary

-Valid from 2/13/14 to 2/14/14

-Run by NINJA CPA Review, LLC

1100 SW Wanamaker, Suite 2

Topeka, KS 66604

-Three (3) iPad Minis (16 GB / WiFi / $299 retail price)

– Prize will be awarded via a $299 Apple Gift Card

-Winners will be selected using a RANDBETWEEN Excel formula, which will choose a random post within the thread. This post is post #1 and the final post will be the final post # in the formula.

-A posting of the winners will be within this thread by Monday February 17, 2014

-Void where prohibited

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-Must be 18 to Enter

-One entry per person. Participants with multiple usernames/entries will be disqualified.

Update – Winners: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/ipad-mini-giveaway-x-3-official-thread/page/15#post-402516

[koloda0000]

I would recommend to study hard, study everyday, 2-3 hours at least! I know it is hard, but it will pay off later! There is no way to pass a CPA exam without studying, so be ready to spend 100-120 hours studying on every section. I just sat a BEC exam last Fiday, will get my grades after Feb. 25, I hope I passed it

[truckpette]

The best career advice I have is when interviewing, try to empathize with the interviewer. Not sympathize, because you will seem too needy, and overcompensate for what are your qualitative features which make you stand out. Picture yourself as the interviewer, and think what would that person want to leave the interview with that will make them pick me?

One time in an interview, I was asked, if I didn't know the answer to the client's question what would I tell that client?

I told the panel of people interviewing me I would kindly let the clinent know I needed to research the issue, and give them a call back. Then it was asked where I would find the answers?

I had this giant hand bag with me during the interview. I leaned over in my chair and got out my Wiley guide to GAAP, and my Thompson Reuiter's guid to the IRS Tax Code and set them on the table. I said “visualize if you will that these two books are the internet of knowledge. I would start here, find the answer, and consult with my manager after making a conclusion for any clairfication.”

The books said it all. The visual of being prepared for the question to be asked by the interviewing panel was stunning.

I later found out from my boss by using the visual of the books on the table was the thing that stood out in deciding to hire me.

[truckpette]

The best career advice I have is when interviewing, try to empathize with the interviewer. Not sympathize, because you will seem too needy, and overcompensate for what are your qualitative features which make you stand out. Picture yourself as the interviewer, and think what would that person want to leave the interview with that will make them pick me?

One time in an interview, I was asked, if I didn't know the answer to the client's question what would I tell that client?

I told the panel of people interviewing me I would kindly let the clinent know I needed to research the issue, and give them a call back. Then it was asked where I would find the answers?

I had this giant hand bag with me during the interview. I leaned over in my chair and got out my Wiley guide to GAAP, and my Thompson Reuiter's guid to the IRS Tax Code and set them on the table. I said “visualize if you will that these two books are the internet of knowledge. I would start here, find the answer, and consult with my manager after making a conclusion for any clairfication.”

The books said it all. The visual of being prepared for the question to be asked by the interviewing panel was stunning.

I later found out from my boss by using the visual of the books on the table was the thing that stood out in deciding to hire me.

[stacting]

You may have heard this before, and from my personal experience I find this to be true so far: the difficulty level of the questions in the WILEY CPA TEST BANK (both in the text books and online) is MUCH higher than the one you will encounter in the exam. Having taken FAR a month ago (passed) and BEC yesterday (optimistic I'll pass), I was blown away by the ease and simplicity (relatively) of the exams. This is NOT to say that the tests are EASY; I'm am actually suggesting that Wiley's stuff is DIFFICULT. And that, I think, is a GREAT thing, if you want to make sure you are WELL prepared. And, therefore, my tip is: MASTER the Wiley CPA test bank (for real; don't skip things you rather not fully understand…) and you will BE prepared for the CPA Exams

[stacting]

You may have heard this before, and from my personal experience I find this to be true so far: the difficulty level of the questions in the WILEY CPA TEST BANK (both in the text books and online) is MUCH higher than the one you will encounter in the exam. Having taken FAR a month ago (passed) and BEC yesterday (optimistic I'll pass), I was blown away by the ease and simplicity (relatively) of the exams. This is NOT to say that the tests are EASY; I'm am actually suggesting that Wiley's stuff is DIFFICULT. And that, I think, is a GREAT thing, if you want to make sure you are WELL prepared. And, therefore, my tip is: MASTER the Wiley CPA test bank (for real; don't skip things you rather not fully understand…) and you will BE prepared for the CPA Exams

[jefholmes33]

When going throught the CPA Review Questions – I generally Review and Print the questions that I got wrong and review them multiple times.

This is a good review for the topics you are shakey on and items that are not intuitive to you.

Also, the only other “tip” is to own it. Make the test your Life, committ to it. That is the best way to pass it.

[jefholmes33]

When going throught the CPA Review Questions – I generally Review and Print the questions that I got wrong and review them multiple times.

This is a good review for the topics you are shakey on and items that are not intuitive to you.

Also, the only other “tip” is to own it. Make the test your Life, committ to it. That is the best way to pass it.

[lorijones1010]

My first thought when seeing the iPad giveaway was would this be taxable…yes I am studying for REG. My best advice for any of the exams is don't let yourself get overwhelmed. Take it section by section and learn from the multiple choice. When you get too tired allow yourself a timed break and then start fresh again. Good luck!!!

[lorijones1010]

My first thought when seeing the iPad giveaway was would this be taxable…yes I am studying for REG. My best advice for any of the exams is don't let yourself get overwhelmed. Take it section by section and learn from the multiple choice. When you get too tired allow yourself a timed break and then start fresh again. Good luck!!!

[Crunchtime]

My best advice is: never give up, CPA test is a marathon not a sprint.

AUD-77
BEC-70,73,68,74 SH##!!!!!, 80
REG-73,76
FAR -74,82

Ethics here I come!!

[Crunchtime]

My best advice is: never give up, CPA test is a marathon not a sprint.

AUD-77
BEC-70,73,68,74 SH##!!!!!, 80
REG-73,76
FAR -74,82

Ethics here I come!!

[Anonymous]

Allow plenty of time for review before exam

[Anonymous]

Allow plenty of time for review before exam

[Anonymous]

Some career advice I'd give is to make sure you meet as many people as possible related to the firm you want to work for (whether at recruiting events, during internship, during interview process). Make sure they seem like people you will want to work with and work for.

In terms of the exam, reviewing daily by reading your textbook, notes and then doing the questions or simulations seems to work best.

[Anonymous]

Some career advice I'd give is to make sure you meet as many people as possible related to the firm you want to work for (whether at recruiting events, during internship, during interview process). Make sure they seem like people you will want to work with and work for.

In terms of the exam, reviewing daily by reading your textbook, notes and then doing the questions or simulations seems to work best.

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