subject: Pass the CPA Exam on the First Try [print this page] Before you take the CPA exam, you must meet all the requirements listed by your State. That probably will include a minimum of a four-year degree and several accounting or business related classes. After you meet their requirements and they have reviewed your application, you will be issued a Notice To Sit (NTS). The NTS is your authorization to sit for the four parts of the CPA Exam.
While the exams are difficult, you will be able to pass the CPA exam on the first attempt with the right mind-set and significant preparation.
Here are several keys to pass the exam: Professional CPA exam review course is a must! Surely, there have been applicants who passed the CPA exam without using a professional review course, but I have never heard of one. While these courses are expensive, it will cost less than a few months of your potential salary increase after you have that CPA license. Do not let those costs stand in your way. Think of it as an investment in yourself, your family and your future. Rigorous Studying. Each exam can take one to three months to prepare for. It really depends on the amount of time that you are able to devote to the study plan. Definitely make time each day to studying. Look for time before work, at lunch, on the commute home, and in the evenings. Saturdays and Sundays are two of the best study days as several hours can be devoted with minimal interruptions.
Devotion. Do not think that taking the CPA exam is a burden solely on you. Your friends and family will make significant sacrifices while you devote your time to the exams instead of them. As such, it is best to work with your family to tell them how much time you will need and that you need their help to pass. They will become your cheerleaders and your best advocates when things look bleak.
