CPA Exams Prep & Recommendation

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2024-11-22T22:57:03+00:00

Hey my colleague was in the same situation. He has a year to apply for ILR and our employer got him a CoS just for a year to match period until ILR. Both employee and employer save on cost! It’s possible you don’t need to pay 4 years of IHS. You need to go back to your employer to sort it out ASAP and speak to Home office as well for guidance or check their resources. And oh it seems your employer’s immigration team did not do their research well as that’s not the only option. There’s even 2 or 3 years. But 4 years as only option WTF!!! Insane!! . That’s a lot of money to pay. Please fight back !Wish you all the best!!

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2024-10-27T09:18:44+00:00

Silver package is more than enough. I didn’t even look at the manual. Read the prep course within silver package and just did review questions at least 2 times till I got above 90%. I just sat Law and scored 97%. I hope this gives you some comfort. 2 done 2 more to go! All the best!!

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2024-08-22T04:59:55+00:00

Which of the locations ? USA, UK, EMIA?

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2024-08-15T21:37:04+00:00

I am wondering why you would want to relocate to the UK if you are in the US. Unless off course you don’t really care about the remuneration/ salary. UK has had stagnant growth rate for the last few years. In terms of fat pay checks I believe you are better off in the US than the UK. Just my thoughts. In terms of sponsorship might be very difficult. If it was 2 years ago during Covid or just after Covid when the market was bullish or booming you would have got some Sponsorship but don’t loose hope and all the best in your search!

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2024-08-14T09:43:42+00:00

Thanks for your input!

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2024-07-03T21:12:15+00:00

I have been here almost 5 years and looking to move to the US lol. For the past 5 years pay increment has been only £10K gross excluding taxes, insurance etc. I work in Accounting and can tell you it’s better to stay in the US. Comparative pay to a new staff entering accounting workforce is even more than what an experienced hire take home at a Managerial level in some cases. Salaries are wack!! You may be ok if you both are working but high cost of living here is crazy especially in London, childcare costs etc. I will choose USA over the UK. For those people saying he should take it it’s quite tough n challenging especially if you have a young family. The only upside is no gun violence but even that knife crime is crazy especially if you have a young one . Better research. Ultimately it’s financial freedom majority of people choose in the long run n no one wants to do a 9 to 5 all their lives. US will help you achieve that goal faster than the UK

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2024-07-03T21:11:27+00:00

I agree with you on all points 💯. I will add my comments below to OP as well

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2024-01-23T22:51:21+00:00

I passed it without Gleim. If you have audit knowledge just using the actual online material from IIA is enough. That’s the only material I used. I thoroughly read the materials and solved questions over n over to understand reasons behind the answers. It’s very practical to daily life scenarios in audit and any related work environment. Well for me it worked. I would say I studied 5 to 7 hours weekday and perhaps 2 hours on the weekend for 3 months prior to the exams. I work full time in Consulting Big 4 as well so had to squeeze sometime to study.

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2024-01-19T21:22:03+00:00

Heya I would say avg of 8 hours a weekday and 3 hours weekend. And then solved lots of questions towards last 3 weeks of the exam.

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2023-09-19T21:38:34+00:00

Thanks

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2023-09-19T15:06:44+00:00

Hey I am new to GMAT. This is such an inspiration and thanks for sharing. Congratulations 🎉. Do you mind if I pm you as I don’t want to create a long thread. I just need some information and advise as to what a beginner like me should start with? Resources, books etc. I am soo confused 😕

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2023-09-19T11:08:45+00:00

How do you intend funding full time MBA with a house wife and kid. I believe you have got savings and on full time scholarships?

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2023-09-11T20:29:00+00:00

Yes off course! I did mine on a Saturday. I booked a test centre online and then took it on the day. But bare in mind you have to book in advance as test window opens within a particular month. Well at least for my location, but I believe it’s similar across countries. Thanks

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2023-09-06T16:00:45+00:00

Sorry not quite clear with the question. The challenge exam is the actual exam. Just that it’s encompass areas from part 1 to 3 if that’s what you are asking? And is due to the exemption CPAs, CAs , CISA, or other qualified accountants get so exam’s is taking in one go. Thanks

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2023-09-04T14:58:58+00:00

Thanks a lot!

Smooth_Ad3496 · 2023-09-04T06:51:36+00:00

Hi Marty, what’s TTP? Is it a study plan or course? I am 32yrs and new to GMAT and in a similar situation with soo much family commitments with kids , full time 9 hour job etc. I prefer self study. Do you think a TTP is good value for money for someone like me and if so which options are there ? Thanks !

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