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December 28, 2015 by Eric Butts 19 Comments

Masters in Accounting Not The Sweet Treat Some Students Think

 

Should I pursue masters in accounting

Getting a Masters in Accounting (MSA) is a waste of money, but aspiring accountants everywhere continue to struggle with whether or not to pursue this advanced degree. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Accounting Tagged With: accountant, accounting, cpa, cpa exam, Education, MBA

October 5, 2014 by Eric Butts 9 Comments

How to Pass the CPA Exam Without Breaking the Bank

How to Pass the CPA ExamI am a frugal person by nature, so when I set out to pursue the CPA designation back in the Fall of 2011, I intended to devise an exam preparation strategy that would allow me to pass each section of the CPA Exam on the first attempt and do so at the lowest cost possible. At the time, I was two years removed from obtaining my college degree and like many of you reading this, I had no idea where to start. [Read more…]

Filed Under: CPA Tagged With: accounting, cpa exam, guest post

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