If you are curious about how to pass the CPA exam, this episode is for you!

On this week’s episode of Life In Accounting, a podcast production of www.WhereAccountantsGo.com, we interview 5 recently-certified CPAs and they share their hard-earned insights with us on how to conquer the CPA exam!

Party of 5

We were very fortunate that these five newly-certified CPAs shared their time with us – Jill, Eric, Brittany, Anna, & Veronica. We put out the call for new CPAs to come on the program in an effort to help those looking to get certified with some valuable tips, and we received many responses.  Thank you to everyone that responded and offered to assist.  We couldn’t do it without you!

What we asked…

You’ll need to listen to the audio for all of the content, but among some of the questions that our team of five helped us with were:

  • What is one thing that you did that you feel led to your ability to pass?
  • What were your study habits like?
  • Did you take a review course? If so, which one? What did you find most helpful?
  • Why did you personally decide to become a CPA in the first place?
  • … and several others!

The Answers

In some ways the answers will surprise you, and in some ways they won’t. One of the items I found very refreshing was the ‘hope’ in their voices.  The resounding message you will hear is that everyone truly can pass, it’s just a matter of some sacrifice.  However, that sacrifice is real, and severe, but it is only temporary… and there are no regrets.

If you are looking to achieve the CPA certification yourself, please listen in on this episode as our five volunteer newly-certified participants share what worked for them and what didn’t in their own efforts to become a CPA.

To hear these insights on becoming a CPA, click on the audio link below: