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dctownsley
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Posted: 19 Sep 2009 at 22:35 \| IP Logged

I am working for a CPA firm as a bookeeper - recently changed careers. Graduated with a Bachelors in Finance with a minor in Accounting 20+ years ago. Am really giving sitting for the CPA some serious thought as the owner of this firm is training me and I am two classes from having everything I need to sit for the exam (although- it is important to note that I will need a "huge" review course as I am 45 and college graduation was a very long time ago). I wonder what people who are actively involved in sitting for the CPA; working in accounting positions think of this proposition given my age; lack of work experience; and years away from college???! I have the time to devote to studying as I only work part time. Is it a pipe dream to think in 2 to 3 years I could be in a position to sit for the CPA - given a lot of hard work and prep (along with continuing OTJ experience)?

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Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 02:06 \| IP Logged

"Is it a pipe dream to think in 2 to 3 years I could be in a position to sit for the CPA?"

I don't think it is a stretch. Your age, work experience, and years away from college will not prevent you from passing the CPA exam. Go for it.

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Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 13:10 \| IP Logged

I'm planning to take the first section in Feb. 2010. When is the best time to apply and pay the fee? When does the 9 months be triggered? (it says: Once the fees are paid you'll have a period of 9 month in which to sit for the sections you selected.) If I apply now, will the 9 month start earlier than Feb.?

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Posted: 27 Sep 2009 at 01:07 \| IP Logged

zzcpa wrote:

I'm planning to take the first section in Feb. 2010. When is the best time to apply and pay the fee? When does the 9 months be triggered? (it says: Once the fees are paid you'll have a period of 9 month in which to sit for the sections you selected.) If I apply now, will the 9 month start earlier than Feb.?

The nine months start from the date your fees are paid. For example, if you pay your exam fees on 10/01/2009, you have until 7/01/2010 to sit for the sections that you paid.

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AUD: 80 (8/08)

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zzcpa
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Posted: 27 Sep 2009 at 13:25 \| IP Logged

So the fee means examination fee not the application fee. Thank you so much, onlyregleft.
I'm requesting transcripts from schools now, do I summit the application at the same time or I need to wait until all the transcript are sent to CSBA? I heard that the application process would take an average of 8 weeks, it might be better to apply early?

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