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DonJuan81
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Posted: 23 Jul 2008 at 01:09 \| IP Logged

Im curious for those taking/taken the CPA exam, does your work experience with taxes/audit/financials help you a LOT with the CPA exam?

Im debating whether take it now (finished school last month) or work like a year and then take it. Note i do not have any prev acct work experience. (just got hired w/public acct firm).

thelmstetter
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Posted: 25 Jul 2008 at 14:44 \| IP Logged

It does help some... but it is tough no matter how much experience you have. I have been working for about 3 years in public accounting. I think my experience has made it easier in some areas. I have heard people say that "CPA" stands for "Couldn't Pass Again".

One other thing to consider is that many states have a requirement to have a certain amount of experience.

I think there is also a certain amount of benefit from taking it as soon as possible after you graduate. You may be able to remember more.

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