[turo9992000]

I recently passed my 4th and final CPA exam. I graduated in 2011 and always knew I would pass, but I wasn’t motivated until 2017. During those first 6 years I would get little bursts of motivation, and I would buy study software or book an exam. When an NTS would expire, I would just buy a new one, same thing with my study software, when my software expired, I bought a new one. My first Becker software came in a box with DVDs, and my final Becker software was on my IPAD. All in all over the last 7 years I spent $22,133.34 to become a CPA.

I’ve also had to pay a pretty steep physical health price. In less than 10 months I went from a 25 minute 5k to a 45 minute 5k, and from running 30-40 miles a week to running 2-3 miles a week. I also gained 60 lbs. I became serious about the CPA exam last year after tax season, and I was able to pass the CPA exam in a nine month period. All my free time was spent studying and I have become lethargic. Since June 10th, I’ve started running daily again, and I feel stuff happening.

Anyways the CPA exam was costly to me, and I broke down all my expenses in chronological order below. How much has it cost you?

[TickTock]

I think i spent around 5k including college. (college was free)

[Dan]

I have not finished the tests yet, but everything has been paid for by my work so far.

[felixsphone]

I just see someone who didn't give up. Costly? Yes. But you have your honor and dignity. Ignore those who disparage and outperform them.

[Small4]

every where I've worked, it was reimbursed except for the tests themselves….but since i failed a billion times, i say 15 tests (i failed alot also tried for about a decade on and off) x 210 = $3150 roughly….thankfully the beckers and the Wileys and the Ninja products were somehow reimbursed….but i look at it this way: 6/28/18 must have been a hell of a day for ya! You deserve it! Congrats again on the long CPA journey cost wise but guaranteed to be a very fruitful future!

BEC - 68,70,72,75 5/15
AUD - 78(expired), 77 8/15
REG - 29,58,65,77 1/16
FAR - 56,68,73 - retake October hopefully (last shot)

Been doing this since 2007 on and off...

[Small4]

also like the one guy here pointed out, all i see is one determined person.

BEC - 68,70,72,75 5/15
AUD - 78(expired), 77 8/15
REG - 29,58,65,77 1/16
FAR - 56,68,73 - retake October hopefully (last shot)

Been doing this since 2007 on and off...

[asdf]

Really agreeing with other ppl saying! You never gave up!!!!

[livealittle]

it took me 3 years to pass all 4 within the 18 month rolling window. I passed 7 out of 4 parts.

I haven't added it all up, but I estimate about $6K.

I also see one determined person. Congrats!

BEC - 8/8/16
REG - 66, 77
AUD - 81
FAR - 9/8/16

[Kodiak]

Less than five hundred. I purchased flashcards and ninja materials to augment Becker regular items. Everything else firm either paid for outright or reimbursed.

I do applaud you for not giving up and making it happen.

[rcracin]

Congrats! Long and expensive road and it's paid off. Funny part is I also graduated in 2011 and I finally got serious about it last year. If you count a few months where I didn't work last year haven taken off to study, I'm probably in it for a lot more than you. It is what it is. Hopefully I get there too just like you did.

[turo9992000]

The greatest thing is not having that exam over my head anymore. It's been there for the past 7 years. It was worth it.

[Skynet]

You can't put a price on the number of HOT Women you'll meet and hook up in the Accounting Profession.

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