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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

How much time does it really take to pass all 4 parts of the CPA exams?

Be honest with yourself when planning study time. Can you dedicate 25 focused hours a week or 12? If you spend 4 hours every weekday with an additional 5-10 hours on weekends, you’ll have 150 hours of study completed in 6 weeks. Use that guideline for each exam and you’ll need about 6 months, barring major interruption or life event.

Personally, I spent 6 intense months preparing and passing pass all 4 exams, 5 of those as a full-time MBA student. I began the CPA exam process in mid-July. I became exam-eligible and took 3 exams in November, followed by a study break during most of December and January. I re-dedicated my efforts in late January and took my last exam at the end of February. This is the plan that worked for me. The plan that works for you will reflect the time YOU are able and willing to dedicate.

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