5 Ways to get 150 Credit Hours for CPA Exam

Heaven's Audventure
28 Jul 201917:17

Summary

TLDRThis video offers five strategies for accumulating the 150 credit hours required to sit for the CPA exam without pursuing a master's degree. The presenter debunks the myth that additional education must be in accounting, discusses intensive 4+1 master's programs, highlights the benefits and drawbacks of MAC programs that incorporate the CPA exam, and suggests alternative paths such as double majors, minors, and electives. The video also advises high school students to consider dual enrollment opportunities and emphasizes the importance of understanding state-specific CPA requirements.

Takeaways

  • πŸ“š The video discusses five ways to acquire the 150 credit hours required to sit for the CPA exam without necessarily pursuing a master's degree.
  • πŸ” It's a common misconception that the additional education must be accounting-related; it does not, as long as accounting requirements for the State Board are met.
  • πŸŽ“ A popular route is obtaining a master's degree after a bachelor's, with many universities offering 'four plus one' programs that lead to a master's within five years.
  • 🏫 Some CPA candidates choose to do a double major, such as accounting and finance, to fulfill the credit hour requirement, leveraging overlaps in business classes.
  • πŸ“ˆ Another option is to pick up an additional minor to gain extra credits, which can be beneficial if only a few more credits are needed to reach the 150-hour mark.
  • 🎨 The speaker suggests taking random electives as a way to fulfill credit requirements, allowing for exploration of interests outside of the main field of study.
  • 🌐 For high school students planning to pursue a CPA license, dual enrollment opportunities can provide a head start by earning college credits while still in high school.
  • πŸ“ The video emphasizes the importance of checking with the state board and understanding the specific requirements for CPA qualification in the state where one plans to work.
  • 🀝 The speaker recommends seeking advice from mentors, guidance counselors, or family members who are CPAs to navigate the complex process of CPA qualification.
  • πŸ’Ό The video shares the speaker's personal journey of obtaining 150 credit hours by taking random classes at a community college after graduation.
  • πŸ—‚οΈ It's crucial to ensure that additional classes taken at different institutions do not overlap or duplicate courses already completed to avoid disqualification by the CPA board.

Q & A

  • What is the minimum credit hours requirement to sit for the CPA exam?

    -The minimum credit hours requirement to sit for the CPA exam is 150 credit hours.

  • Does the additional education for the CPA exam have to be accounting related?

    -No, the additional education for the CPA exam does not have to be accounting related, as long as the accounting requirements for the State Board are fulfilled.

  • What is a common route to fulfill the CPA exam's education requirement?

    -A common route is to pursue a master's degree after the bachelor's degree, often through a 'four plus one' program where an additional year of classes leads to a master's degree within five years.

  • What is a MAC program and how does it relate to the CPA exam?

    -A MAC (Master of Accounting) program is a graduate degree program that often incorporates the CPA exam within its curriculum, allowing students to take the CPA exams alongside their coursework.

  • What is the drawback of failing a CPA exam while enrolled in a MAC program?

    -If a student fails a CPA exam while in a MAC program, they may not graduate with their MAC until they pass the CPA exams, which could delay their graduation.

  • Can you obtain the 150 credit hours by doing a double major?

    -Yes, obtaining a double major, such as in accounting and finance, is a popular way to fulfill the 150 credit hours required for the CPA exam.

  • What is another way to get the required credit hours besides a double major or a master's degree?

    -Another way is to pick up an additional minor, which can provide extra credits, though typically not as many as a double major or a master's degree.

  • How can taking random electives help in fulfilling the 150 credit hours requirement?

    -Taking random electives throughout college can help accumulate the necessary credit hours for the CPA exam, especially if they are outside the major requirements.

  • What advice is given for high school students who want to pursue the CPA license?

    -High school students are advised to take advantage of dual enrollment opportunities to earn college credits while still in high school, which can contribute to the 150 credit hours needed for the CPA exam.

  • What was the speaker's personal experience in obtaining the 150 credit hours for the CPA exam?

    -The speaker graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting and a Bible minor, then took additional random classes at a community college to reach the required 150 credit hours.

Outlines

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πŸ“š Alternative Paths to 150 Credit Hours for CPA Exam Eligibility

The speaker dispels the myth that additional education for CPA exam eligibility must be accounting-related. They discuss various routes to acquire the necessary 150 credit hours, including obtaining a master's degree, which doesn't have to be in accounting or an MBA, but should fulfill state board requirements. The 'four plus one' program is highlighted as an intensive way to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree within five years. The video also touches on MAC programs that incorporate the CPA exam into the curriculum, allowing students to take the exam alongside their classes, though the potential drawback is the lack of flexibility if a student fails an exam.

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πŸŽ“ Creative Approaches to Achieve 150 Credit Hours

The speaker suggests several strategies to accumulate the 150 credit hours required for the CPA exam, such as pursuing a double major, which can be beneficial due to overlapping business classes. They share personal anecdotes, like a friend who double-majored in accounting and theater, and another in accounting and chemistry. The video also mentions the option of picking up an additional minor for extra credits and the flexibility it provides, as well as taking random electives to fulfill credit requirements while exploring diverse interests.

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🏫 High School Opportunities and Practical Advice for CPA Aspirants

The speaker advises high school students interested in becoming CPAs to take advantage of dual enrollment opportunities to earn college credits while still in high school. They mention that some high schools offer programs that can lead to an associate's degree or transferable credit hours. Additionally, the speaker encourages students to research and understand the specific requirements of their state's CPA board and to seek guidance from mentors or counselors. They also emphasize the importance of internships and practical experience in shaping one's career path in accounting.

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πŸ“˜ Personal Experience with Fulfilling CPA Education Requirements

The speaker shares their personal journey of fulfilling the 150 credit hours required for CPA eligibility. They discuss graduating with a double major in accounting and a Bible minor, and the decision to take additional classes at a community college to meet the credit requirement. The speaker also highlights the importance of ensuring that additional classes do not overlap with previously taken courses to avoid having credits discounted by the CPA board. They conclude with a reminder to be cautious about course selection to avoid potential issues with credit recognition.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘CPA Exam

The CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Exam is a series of tests that aspiring CPAs must pass to obtain their certification. It is a central theme in the video, as the speaker discusses various educational paths to meet the credit hour requirements for eligibility. The script mentions that the CPA Exam can be incorporated into certain Master of Accountancy programs, allowing students to prepare and take the exam alongside their coursework.

πŸ’‘Credit Hours

Credit hours are a measure of the amount of work represented in a course, and they are essential for the CPA Exam eligibility. The video's primary focus is on accumulating 150 credit hours, which is a common requirement for CPA candidates. The script provides different strategies for achieving this, such as pursuing a master's degree or taking additional classes at a community college.

πŸ’‘Master's Degree

A master's degree is an advanced academic degree that the script mentions as one way to fulfill the 150 credit hours needed for CPA eligibility. The video explains that many CPA candidates choose to pursue a master's degree after their bachelor's, often through 'four plus one' programs that allow for intensive, accelerated study.

πŸ’‘Accounting Major

An accounting major refers to a bachelor's degree focused on the study of accounting principles and practices. The script emphasizes that as long as the accounting requirements for the CPA exam are met, regardless of the state board's specific needs, the candidate's accounting major should suffice.

πŸ’‘State Board

The term 'state board' refers to the regulatory body that oversees the CPA licensing process in each U.S. state. The video script notes that each state board has different requirements, and CPA candidates must ensure their educational background meets these specific state requirements.

πŸ’‘Double Major

A double major is an academic program where a student earns two bachelor's degrees simultaneously. In the context of the video, a double major is presented as a strategy to accumulate the necessary credit hours for CPA eligibility, with examples given such as accounting and finance or accounting and theatre.

πŸ’‘Minor

A minor is a secondary field of study in a university curriculum that requires fewer credit hours than a major. The script suggests picking up an additional minor as one way to reach the 150 credit hour requirement for the CPA exam, although it notes that this typically adds only 15 to 18 credit hours.

πŸ’‘Electives

Electives are courses chosen by students that are not part of their major or minor but contribute to their total credit hours. The video describes taking random electives as a way to fulfill the credit requirement for the CPA exam, with examples ranging from pottery to bird-watching.

πŸ’‘Community College

A community college is a type of educational institution that offers two-year associate degrees and sometimes provides courses for credit that can be applied towards a bachelor's degree. The script shares the speaker's personal experience of taking classes at a community college to accumulate the necessary credit hours for CPA eligibility.

πŸ’‘Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment is a program that allows high school students to take college-level courses and earn college credit. The video suggests that high school students who are certain about pursuing a CPA license can take advantage of dual enrollment opportunities to get a head start on their college credits.

πŸ’‘Macc Program

A Macc program, short for Master of Accounting, is a specialized graduate program focused on accounting. The script explains that some Macc programs incorporate the CPA exam into their curriculum, allowing students to prepare for and take the exam as part of their coursework.

Highlights

The video discusses five different ways to acquire 150 credit hours for the CPA exam without pursuing a master's degree.

A common misconception is that additional education for the CPA exam must be accounting-related, which is not true.

State Boards have different requirements, but an accredited university accounting major should fulfill the CPA exam's accounting requirements.

A popular route is to pursue a master's degree after a bachelor's, with many universities offering a 'four plus one' program.

The master's degree does not have to be in accounting or business; it can be in any field as long as accounting prerequisites are met.

Some Mac programs incorporate the CPA exam within the curriculum, allowing students to take the exam during specific semesters.

A drawback of Mac programs is that if a student fails a CPA exam, it can delay their master's degree completion.

Double majoring in fields like finance or other business-related areas is a popular way to accumulate the required credit hours.

Double majoring can include unconventional fields like theater or chemistry, depending on the student's interests and CPA exam requirements.

Picking up an additional minor can provide extra credit hours, though it may not significantly extend the time to degree completion.

Taking random electives throughout college can be a fun and flexible way to meet the credit hour requirement.

Dual enrollment opportunities in high school can give students a head start on their college credits and CPA exam preparation.

The speaker shares her personal journey of graduating with a Bible minor and the unique requirements of her university.

The importance of checking with the CPA board to ensure additional classes do not overlap or duplicate existing coursework.

The video emphasizes the value of internships and real-world experience in the accounting field.

The speaker's strategy of taking random classes at a community college to fulfill the remaining credit hours needed for the CPA exam.

A reminder to consult with guidance counselors, mentors, or CPAs to understand the requirements and make informed decisions.

The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their own experiences or methods for meeting the CPA exam credit requirements.

Transcripts

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hello you guys welcome back to my

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channel this video will be centered

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around five different ways you can go

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about getting a hundred and fifty credit

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hours to sit for the uniform CPA exam I

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have been asked this a few times also

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have been asked to share how I got 150

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credit hours because I did not go the

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route of getting a master's degree or

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any additional education also please

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enjoy this Ole Miss dress this braid

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just makes it so much worse I feel like

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about to go hit the fields cute my turn

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smuggler anyways I'm is that weird let's

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go ahead and get started a popular

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misconception with the idea of getting

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your additional education requirements

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to sit for the CPA exam is that it has

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to be accounting related and it does not

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have to

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so that is fake news you do not have to

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go pursue additional accounting

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requirements as long as you do have your

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accounting requirements fulfilled for

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your State Board so every single state

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board is different they require

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different things but as long as you go

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to an accredited university your

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accounting major as long as you majored

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in accounting should fulfill the

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accounting requirements for the CPA exam

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it would be kind of difficult for it not

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to but again you need to look at your

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state board and read the description and

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know ahead of time so you're not having

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to stumble upon having to figure out how

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the heck you're gonna fulfill this one

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additional accounting class that you

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didn't end up taking but you still got

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your major because your university was

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unaware of how things work in the CPA

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world but the most popular route that

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CPA can is tend to choose is to go forth

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with their master's degree after their

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bachelor's just to go straight through

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and a lot of universities have a four

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plus one program or something of that

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store that's what ours was called where

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you take an additional year of classes

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and you end up with your master's degree

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within five years that is a very

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intensive accelerated way to do it

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because you're taking like 15 to 18

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credit hours every single semester for

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five years it doesn't leave any room in

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case you fail a class or you don't like

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a class or you want to take a little

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break there's just no room for breathing

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but it's the quickest way you in five

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years you're literally done and you have

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a bachelor's and a master's and it's my

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university did an MBA but I'm sure my

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program would be similar as for getting

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your master's degree it does not have to

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be a math

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or an MBA you can get a masters and

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whatever you want to get a master's in

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but be aware of the prerequisites

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probably required to even get accepted

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into that master's program but if you

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wanted to do more of a finance route or

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something of that sort

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I'm sure it's welcome as long as again

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that you have your accounting classes

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already fulfilled for the CPA exam if

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you plan on doing the CPA exam which is

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the whole point of doing this video also

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in case you're unaware I changed clothes

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hours later a lot of the Mac programs

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actually incorporate the CPA exam within

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them and how that works is let's say you

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take your attacks for entities class

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there's also like advanced audit in

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class or several classes because it's a

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whole entire degree program but you will

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be taking that related CPA exam during

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that semester of class so you'll have

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like a tax class let's say it's in the

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morning if you're doing a full time Mac

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program you may have taxes classroom

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like 9 to 12 but then the rest of the

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day they tell you to study for the Reg

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CPA exam and so that program allows you

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as a class your entire program or cohort

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however you guys want to consider it

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we'll take the CPA exams together you'll

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schedule them together and you'll take

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them so you'll take like reg then far

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when you go into your advanced financial

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reporting class and then auditing these

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VC all those so you're expecting to have

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passed the CPA exam along with getting

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your master's degree in accounting kind

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of setup really well but the biggest

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drawback that I see from that one well

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let me start with the pros would be that

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you're forced to study for the CPA exam

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you have other people with you so you're

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in a community of people who are also

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studying for the CPA exam and getting

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their masters so you're not by yourself

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which is kind of a struggle is that I

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struggled with studying by myself

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because I felt like I was all alone out

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here just being miserable when really

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all of you guys are my support system so

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it worked out really well

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you also have professors that know the

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CPA exam inside and out or at least they

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should if they're willing to frame the

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class or how the CPA exam but a big

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drawback that I saw that a lot of my

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friends are dealing with is when you

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take that CPA exam let's say you take

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reg first with your tax course you may

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fail it it's a very high possibility

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that you fail the exam

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well you automatically move on to far

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next or BGC next and I have two friends

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right

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that are in a Mac program two different

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universities and they have failed their

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CPA exams going along and they keep

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their they don't have time to retake the

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exams until the very end of the Mac

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program you do not graduate with your

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Mac until you pass the CPA exams so they

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will have to retake them at the end kind

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of delay their Mac program and then

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whenever they pass the CPA exams then

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they can become a master of accounting

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no spoil only drawback that I see but I

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did something to be aware of if you guys

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wanted to go that route but make sure

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that your Mac program actually does

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incorporate the CPA exam if you guys

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want that but there are several programs

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going down that route that is literally

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an entire master's program catered

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around the CPA exam and obtaining the

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CPA license which is really neat so I

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may be for you okay back to the regular

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video another way to get your hundred

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fifty credit hours is to do a double

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major this is very popular at least with

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my friends in school a lot of them went

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through and got their accounting and

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finance major I have co-workers that did

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the same this one kind of makes the most

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sense because you are gonna have a lot

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of overlap classes with the business the

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general business classes you have to

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take to get your accounting major you

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will have already taken so doing the

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finance route you have additional

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classes but not like too much so it's

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not really setting you back a lot of

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time so that's a popular way of getting

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150 I had a friend in college who got

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her accounting major and then she double

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majored in theatre she wanted to open up

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a real local small acting studio theater

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type deal so I was like the perfect

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thing for her to do and she had a

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hundred 40 credits she ended up

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graduating like 160 or something like

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that but she was able to sit sit for the

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CPA exam during school because she was

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still able because she had the credits

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that she needed I've also seen a double

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major in accounting and chemistry now

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that one was a whole other they went

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through and did chemistry first and then

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realized they didn't want to do

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chemistry they went into accounting and

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so they ended up just changing their

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route in junior year of college and he's

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like a super intelligent guy but anyhow

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so he there's all kinds of different

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ways he's definitely gonna have a

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hundred-fifty and he'll have the

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accounting credits and set for the CPA

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exam but also be able to go over here

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and like test molecules on the side I

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don't know what chemistry does sorry I'm

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done

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a third way is to pick up an additional

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minor so this will not give you a lot of

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credits because I believe in minor is

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only either 15 or 18

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credits I guess it probably depends on a

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minor so depending on where at in your

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education if you've taken any additional

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classes if you just need 15 more credits

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it's it to get the hundred fifty then

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picking up additional line it would be

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great this was 100 percent going to be

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my plan I plan on picking up another

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minor we were starting a forensic minor

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and it ended up just falling through so

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we didn't have that option but I wanted

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to do that there was also just finance

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that I could have done but I just did

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not I did not like finding it so much so

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I didn't really want to do anything

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extra with that but for me to pick up an

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extra minor because I graduated in May

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within four years I would have had to

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stay through December a whole extra

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semester to get that minor and then

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graduate in December and I would have

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been totally fine whereas I just decided

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to graduate in May and pick up

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additional classes at the Community

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College I'll get more into detail to

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that in a minute but that way I was able

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to start my career in September and not

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have to worry about still fulfilling 150

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credits that was my own personal journey

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but everybody's different

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I did actually graduate with a minor but

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my university is a little different

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because everyone graduates with the

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Bible minor so I had my accounting major

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and a Bible minor and we had to graduate

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with 130 credits I actually ended up

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with 135 just to the fact I had to take

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like remedial reading because my reading

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comprehension was horrible which makes

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sense with CPA exams and be sucking so

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bad but that actually just got cut

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obviously last graduating class to have

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the Bible minor all the students after

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me are able to pursue their bobbum honor

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but I have to go out of their way

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whereas I didn't have a choice I was

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like had to take these Bible classes to

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get the Bible learner so that's just a

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whole little unrelated unless you guys

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go to the college that I went to you

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won't graduate at the Bob whiner anymore

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and you will have 120 credits just like

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the rest of the country fourth way of

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fulfilling the education requirement

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under 50 credits for the CPA exam would

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be just to take random electives

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throughout your college experience if I

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would have known early on in my college

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life that I wanted to pursue the CPA

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route later on I probably would have

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jumped on this random elective idea

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because it would be a lot of fun like my

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friend she took pottery and ceramics

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with her accounting major

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she took walking we had exercising

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weightlifting bird-watching all these

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random classes that you don't need it

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all for your major and they're not even

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gonna count towards an accounting

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elective because accounting electives

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are different like I took forensic

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accounting

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kind of like them but bird-watching is

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not gonna go in your accounting degree

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on up for you to graduate the bachelors

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of accounting but we are in unique

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situation a CPA candidates where we're

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able to pursue our degree but also we

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need these extra credits so why not take

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these random classes like improv and

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cooking and knife skills and photography

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whatever your college offers especially

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if you go to a big state university

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they've got tons of classes out there

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there's so many fun ones you can get

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involved in so if you're not really

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looking for that additional master's

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degree or double major extra education

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requires I would definitely suggest

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fitting in some random electives if they

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fit in your schedule but also if you're

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working through college I did the entire

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time I was in college it's hard to like

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throw in an extra three-hour credit

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course when you're already tied down as

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it is but it's a lot of fun it's another

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option out there for you guys the fifth

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and final idea that I have for you guys

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for obtain hundred fifty credit

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requirement oh this applies for students

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that are in high school that several of

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you have coming on videos you're like

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I'm a sophomore in high school and how

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do you even know I'm gonna be a CPA

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we're at high spot I know what I was

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like

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sophomore year junior year of college

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before I even heard of what a CPA was I

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had no idea I'd never heard of it but

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anywho if you're in high school and you

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already know you're wanting to pursue

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the CPA license I would recommend you're

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jumping on all those dual enrollment

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credit opportunities while you're in

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high school I realize not every high

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school offers this but some high schools

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offer an entire associate's degree while

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you're in high school that you're able

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to obtain depending on how advanced your

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high school is my high school offered

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six credit hours up to six credit hours

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that were transferable to Tennessee

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State University or Community College I

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did not go that route I went to a

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Christian college so they didn't accept

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any credits like that so that didn't

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really apply to me but it was a really

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neat option and it kind of gives you a

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head start going into college anyhow

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also those credits are typically like

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either English reading math history and

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those are already gonna be part of your

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degree audit anyhow with an accounting

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major so it may not actually give you

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any extra but at least it gives you

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extra room in your schedule in college

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to take extra electives or whatnot where

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you're not having your not pressed for a

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college algebra English I'm talking with

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my hands so much in this video however

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you're signing to you guys okay that's

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probably a fence about on the side of it

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so those are the five most popular ways

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that CP candidates

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to get their hundred fifty credit hour

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that is not all of them so don't feel

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limited by this video definitely get

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creative with it you're allowed to but

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make sure you go on NASA org their

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website you click on your state that you

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plan that's another thing we need high

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school or even in college you don't

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really know what state you may be

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working in but you're able to transfer

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your CPA license so let's say you're

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living in Oklahoma you can test through

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Oklahoma and get it Oklahoma CPA license

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and then let's say you fly out to LA and

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you're starting your career at a big

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forward LA your license can transfer now

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there may be additional requirements and

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then maybe little courses or a little

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mini test you have to take to transfer

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it but it is an option so feel limited

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by your state I would recommend if

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you're kind of on the bridge of you

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don't really know what to do I was there

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you guys I was in your shoes I had no

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idea I didn't even know I wanted to be

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CPA until later on in lodz life I would

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recommend either speaking with a

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guidance counselor at your school now

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rated there probably I can know in

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detail what the requirements are and

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they're probably gonna feel super

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overwhelmed even try to begin to explain

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the requirements to be a CPA because

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it's literally so detailed and confusing

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and complex and if you have a mentor in

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your life or maybe a family member

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that's a CPA I would recommend speaking

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with them seeing what they would suggest

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also just kind of figuring out if you

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know ahead of time kind of where you

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want to work in accounting like if you

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want to work for a big for a regional

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firm if you just want to work in private

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industry or government because you may

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need a master's degree for the position

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that you aspire to work for you may not

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you don't really wanna be overqualified

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spend a lot of money having tons more

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student loans but don't feel pressured

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on not knowing what you want to do

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because I didn't know what I wanted to

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do and I ended up with the best job ever

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but I took tons and tons and tons and

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tons of prayer and patience and me just

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trusting the Lord that he was gonna put

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me in a job that I really enjoyed and he

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did I also went through several

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internships some of them I loved some I

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hated so I've been through a lot it

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wasn't just like planned out for me and

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easy going on this little cobblestone

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path there were lots of missing bricks

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so even detail of how I got my hundred

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fifty credits in case you're interested

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or not I graduated from a university in

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exactly four years I started as a

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traditional college student graduating

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high school in May started in college in

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August and I went in as a business major

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and then the second semester of my

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freshman year I switched over with

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accounting and my friend Laura that I've

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mentioned several times they might be

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me and her were like tight at the hip

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with our education so basically we both

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came in this business we both switch to

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accounting at the same time we were in

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every single class all the way through

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college and we sat side by side at

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graduation so a very similar situation

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and actually she just officially got

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licensed with her CPA license last week

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she passed the exams a year ago before I

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did but she hadn't started working yet

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so she just now fulfilled her employment

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experience requirement whatever it's

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called so we're actually getting license

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to the same exact time just we did it

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backwards which is really neat but

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anyways you guys don't care oh look at

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how many birds are my bird feeder this

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is why I'm so distracted during this

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video I can't stop looking at them

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they're so cute they're all like the

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same thing with the same family once I

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decided that I was going to go the

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community college around just take like

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random classes and it kind of fit in

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with where I was in life because I just

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graduated I'm interviewing for different

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jobs it kind of just fell into my lap

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where I was gonna start working in the

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fall at some point dependent like all

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the jobs that interviewed for they were

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gonna start me in the fall so I'm just

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hoping to get the rest of my 15 credits

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in the summer and I could have waited

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and like started work and then like did

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the extra credits throughout work like

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online or in the evenings but I didn't

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really want to have to do that I wanted

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to get them all out of the way so I'm

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gonna make a college website found all

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these random classes I love I made a

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list of every student classes Community

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College offered that did not require any

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prerequisites and so I had a lot of like

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chemistry ones biology ones but a bunch

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of random classes I knew I don't want to

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take a nap we're gonna be difficult so I

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don't want anything really difficult I

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did almost end up having to take Spanish

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one which have been horrible because I

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did horrible things in high school

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anyways I ended up with public speaking

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aren't you guys look at this

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I'm just no public speaking and put

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cubed oMG that's a whole other thing

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this video is not regular anyways I took

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public speaking and because I love

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public speaking and I never took that in

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college art history drawing secular

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ethics which I was super excited for

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that was

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really fun class and then health and

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wellness and health and wellness I had

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to make sure it wasn't going to overlap

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with my healthy lifestyles I think is

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what it was called I'm a university

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because that's another thing be careful

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if you take additional classes just for

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the fun of it that let's say you took

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English one in your University and then

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you take English one at your Community

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College it is very possible and probable

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that your CPA board is going to cancel

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out one of those and just assume that

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you took it as a retake to improve your

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grades your letter grade so be very

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careful that they have different titles

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and that the syllabuses syllabi shows

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that they are different classes you

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cannot take the same class at two

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different colleges and I was going to do

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that because there was a forensic

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accounting class offered at this

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Community College I wanted to take it so

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bad but I already took forensic

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accounting at the University so I

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couldn't do that

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so yeah it's at five random classes I

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finished in late July and I had a

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hundred and fifty credits and then I was

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interviewing with the state at the time

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I had one three hour long interview I

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really liked it felt like that was where

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I was being pulled to go ended up

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accepting the job offer and then I

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started in September and the rest is

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history

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I probably shared a way more detail than

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you guys even care to know but those are

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the ways that I have that you guys can

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do your hundred fifty credit hours

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please comment down below

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you guys did anything different if

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you're already a CPA or you know

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somebody's a CPA that did something

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different just abroad in everybody's

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perspectives and minds on the different

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options available to them and it is hard

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because this is a field and so very

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specific it's not common knowledge of

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what you're able to do and you can't

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really just like ask your mom or dad or

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your cousin advice because they're not

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going to know unless their CPA and you

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really don't want to screw yourself up

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where you're having to randomly take a

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three-hour math class to fulfill a CPA

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requirement when you're in your career

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you're ready to sit down for these Sam

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so you really want to make sure you've

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got all your t's dotted in your eyes

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crossed or whatever this thing do I

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don't know ed I don't know so thank you

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guys so much for watching and hopefully

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this video was helpful and I will see

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you guys next time

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in pubic speaking but

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