This is as good a place as any, know of a good plumber in the Las Vegas area?
Not a CPA but know someone sitting for the exam, soon.
My advice to her?
Go to Amazon or to Barnes and Nobel, and find out which books sell the most.
Buy two, read them, take the darn test, with the PLAN that you will have to take it twice.
My idea is lots cheaper than taking one of those training courses. The course fee is cheaper than the training fee. You can take the exam more than once.
I did my Series 7 and my CFP this way, expecting to FAIL the first time through, but I passed anyway!
(Lots of attorneys and accountants flunk the CFP and the 7, BTW)
Congratulations!
I took Becker’s in 1973, after which, I passed all four parts of the exam in California. Since then, I’ve been certified in Virginia, Maryland, Texas, California and West Virginia.
I actually sat twice because of some very odd requirements in Virginia. Becker’s stood behind me and allowed me to take a “free” refresher to sit for the exam in Virginia. I passed that one, too.
They have one heck of a course and are pretty good on predicting what’s going to be on the exam.
I think they are still one heck of a deal. Good luck and welcome!
Becker will do. Studying is the key. Ask question if you do not understand things. Take the test as soon as possible and again even if you do not think you are ready.
Alabama CPA
I took Becker and also bought the Klein books.
I would have thought someone in your position would have found that out prior to graduating. Perhaps you should contact one of your former prof’s or counselors / advisers / ombudsmen and ask for assistance. That’s what they do.
My ex went to work for one of the big eight and they had prep classes for new hires. She passed first time.
I took Becker in 1985 and passed all four parts the first time...by the skin of my teeth on all parts!
That was obviously 27 years ago, so many variables may have changed a lot. They drilled students on recent questions from all areas of the most recent tests, which seems to have been the foundation of the success achieved by their students.
By passing the first time sitting, I was able to take advantage of an immediate promotion within my company with the CPA credential in hand. It the time this was very significant in my career.
If Becker’s gets you past the test, its worth the money. In our firm we have seen mixed results with our staff using Beckers in the last five years or so. I think it is more due to personality and attitude than the review course. We have one guy using Becker that has been trying to pass the test for three years and is so psyched out that I doubt he will ever do it.
You might consider Bisk Education http://www.bisk.com to prepare for the CPA exam.