A native Californian transplanted in southern Illinois.So this past week I did something I have been putting off. I enrolled in a CPA review course.
Why have I been putting it off? A couple of reasons. The first reason is that the last one started 1 week after I graduated. After 5 years of working full-time and going to school at night, I wanted a break longer than 1 week. The second reason is that I am nervous. I'm worried I won't be able to pass.
To be honest, I like what I do right now, and am unsure I really want to be a CPA. However, it seems foolish to stop at this point. Also, my two bosses want me to take it and pass. They have both been very supportive of my educational goals, and a few years ago volunteered to start paying my tuition. Maybe I just have performance anxiety. 
So I am starting the course June 11th. It is from 8 - 5 on Saturdays, and will take until the end of October. Doesn't that sound like fun?
If I do become a CPA, my earning potential will shoot way up. My intention is to avoid lifestyle creep and get myself in great financial shape.
Wish me luck with the course and that pesky exam!
Enrolled in Review Course
May 14th, 2011 at 07:31 pm
May 15th, 2011 at 02:21 am 1305422467
I am sure you will have no trouble with the exam.
May 15th, 2011 at 02:35 am 1305423314
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May 27th, 2011 at 06:31 pm 1306517505
It was not easy, but I just made up my mind that I was going to do it. I took every course possible at my local junior college, then switched to my local state university. I typically took 2 courses per semester, plus summer classes, plus winter term classes. I took a few on-line, but mostly took them on campus. I tried to take classes on nights my kids were with their dad, but it wasn't always possible.
What sort of degree do you want? Its important to decide and map out exactly which courses you need, so that you don't waste time, energy, and money on courses which don't put you closer to your goals.
May 27th, 2011 at 09:55 pm 1306529710