• Four mistakes you’re making when studying for the CPA Exams

    Certified Public Accountant candidate with a book over her head standing outside in front of a brick wall after failing the CPA exams

    I immediately broke down and cried in the partner’s office after he asked if I passed FAR. I couldn’t believe I had failed three CPA exams in a row. This time, by two points. I knew something had to change. In six months, I came back strong and finished the last three parts of my […]

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  • 7 ways to graduate debt-free in accounting

    College student excited to graduate debt-free in accounting standing in front of her university building wearing a green graduation gap with a green shirt with the name Charlotte on it and throwing confetti in the air

    According to Nerd Wallet, the average student debt is $71,000 for graduate students in 2020.  I am unsure about you, but that is a lot of money for me.  I was worried student loans would hold me back financially in the future. I made a goal to graduate debt-free in accounting, and I did it!  […]

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  • Choosing the Best Master’s Degree: MBA vs. MSA

    Graduate student deciding between MBA or MSA standing outside with a graduation cap shrugging her shoulder in a red floral dress

    Deciding which master’s degree to pursue left a pit in my stomach. The time, money, and commitment to a graduate degree were significant. It took a year to finally decide after talking to working professionals, the university’s career counselors, and many of my friends going through the same thing. Keep reading to see what I […]

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  • The best way to get 150 credit hours for your CPA

    Certified Public Accountant candidate determining best way to get 150 education hours to earn her CPA license while sitting with her dog on her bed on her laptop

    To become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), students must complete 150 semester education credit hours. Did you know there are three different options to meet that rule? You may have graduated with 120 credit hours, changed your major halfway, or accounting is your second degree. Regardless of where you are in your journey, I’ve got […]

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