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July 2012 Blog Posts (12)

Turning CPA Exam Setbacks into Success!

So, you’ve got a case of the “74-or-lower” blues and you’re beginning to question whether or not becoming a CPA is truly written in the stars. Perhaps you see the jubilant tweets and status updates of peers and colleagues who passed their exams and you are left wondering, “Why them? And why not me? I worked harder than them!” Well stop right there!…

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Added by Roger Philipp on July 31, 2012 at 8:00am — No Comments

The Olympics and the CPA Exam: More Similar Than You'd Think?

Tonight approximately 4 billion viewers will be glued to the TV watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics – some might even be CPA Candidates ditching their highlighters for the Olympic flame. However, instead of chalking tonight up to an evening better spent studying, we believe…

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Added by Roger Philipp on July 27, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

CPA Exam Video Tip: Cram for the CPA Exam

Welcome back to our new ‘CPA Exam Tip’ YouTube series, brought to you by Roger Philipp, CPA! As accounting professionals attempting to balance life, work and the CPA Exam, we know that you’re about as busy as it gets. Therefore, we hope you enjoy the following bite-sized clip for…

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Added by Roger Philipp on July 26, 2012 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Guest Blogger, Sherri: Still Trudging Along…

Sherri shares with us her all-too-common story of losing credit for three parts previously earned due to the 18-Month Rolling Window. We think her perseverance and hopeful attitude will serve as an inspiration to all! Sherri has passed BEC, FAR, and AUD, and now embarks on the REG Exam preparation.…

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Added by Roger Philipp on July 26, 2012 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Guest Blogger, Sherri: Lifting Weights While Studying Trusts and Estates!

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Added by Roger Philipp on July 26, 2012 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Lessons Learned

Today I will be finishing up the Wiley exam review. Tomorrow I will begin my review, checking all of the missed questions, questionable topics, and looking for other test questions. A part of this first time through the material was needed to fill in the gaps. Since I only took 30 hours of accounting, there were a few things I didn't take in college. Gift and estate taxation and exempt organizations were a couple of them.

I did have the advantage of working an tax preparation…

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Added by Dana Bell on July 25, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

It’s all in the attitude | Tana's CPA Exam Journey

I am finally home now. I have my FAR study plan in hand, study materials, internet access to Roger CPA Review course and a positive attitude. I am ready to start studying.

A positive attitude is essential. I had a plan to study FAR, but was not able to stick to it due to a family member’s health. I tried to study without my materials, but was not focused on the subject and determined that concentrating on family was…

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Added by Tana Fuller on July 20, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

Quarter 2 CPA Exam Pass Rates..at a glance!

Reach up and give yourself a big ol' pat on the back, because guess what, folks? CPA Exam pass rates are climbin'! Increasing across the board from quarter 1 to quarter 2, BEC and REG showed the biggest jump of 4.5%.…

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Added by Roger Philipp on July 10, 2012 at 3:52pm — No Comments

Guest Blogger Sherri: Halfway to CPA!

Sherri shares with us her all-too-common story of losing credit for three parts previously earned due to the 18-Month Rolling Window. We think her perserverance and hopeful attitude will serve as an inspiration to all! Sherri has passed BEC, FAR, and AUD, and now embarks on the REG Exam preparation.…

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Added by Roger Philipp on July 9, 2012 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Guest Blogger Megan: The Final Score

Megan shares with us the trials and triumphs of CPA Exam preparation, all from the perspective of a non-accounting major. She currently resides in Pennsylvania, and has now passed all four sections of the CPA Exam with Roger CPA Review!

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Added by Roger Philipp on July 8, 2012 at 6:30am — No Comments

Top 4 CPA Exam Study Tips for the Month

The month of July is smack-dab in the heart of summer, and with Fourth of July festivities in full swing it’s tough to stay on track to your CPA Exam goals. Tune

in below for our Top 4 CPA Exam Study Tips for the Month!…

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Added by Roger Philipp on July 6, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

Delay

I was hoping to already be done watching the FAR section of Roger's lectures, but life got in the way. I was planning on watching and taking notes on all the lectures then go back and watch them again when I get a back home to my study materials.

But as we all know, great plans will be defeated, if you do not able to commit to them, and I cannot right now. Life throws curve balls and you have to be able deal with…

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Added by Tana Fuller on July 3, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments