Do we have any CPAs?

[josieposy]

I'm considering starting this fall instead of next fall. I just can't get myself to pull the trigger quite yet. After 8+ months of no studying, I'm really not excited about starting up again, but I don't want to put it off forever either.

Motivate me!

[Kristinmo]

The sooner you do it the better. Not sure how far you are into your career but I spent 8 years in public and saw time and again that people waited too long and then just didn't do it and left to do something else.

[josieposy]

I started in January so I'm still pretty new, but I'm finally starting to get a bit more comfortable which is why I thought it might be a good time.

[steph96]

I'm working on becoming one. Have you heard of another71.com? Their forums are a great resource.

Eta: if I were you, I would be rushing to start the exams ASAP. There are going to be some major changes that take effect in 2017. I would not want to be a guinea pig for it. I imagine it will be much more difficult to pass.

[marriedfilingjoint]

I am. So much has changed since I passed but I'll just ditto everyone on "hurry up and get it done!" Good luck!

[londoncalling]

Get it done! A lot has changed since I passed though, so I haven't kept current on the testing.

We have people at my firm that have kept an active section going for 5+ years. I can't even imagine the time, energy, and money spent on passing, having credits, losing credits to time, and keeping on that cycle. It was mentally exhausting to study after work 6 days a week, but it's amazing to just be done and have it over with.

ETA: Becker, Becker, Becker.

[marriedfilingjoint]

Also here's some motivation:

[londoncalling]

Sept 14, 2015 6:16:51 GMT -5 marriedfilingjoint said:

Also here's some motivation:

Ahhh Peter Olinto and Tim Gearty (heart) (heart)