131: A Few Thoughts on Taking The CPA Exam – Mark Goldman

Becoming a CPA has had a tremendous positive effect on my life and career, both in jobs within the core accounting profession as well as in roles where I didn’t even see a number most days, but rather was working more in support of the profession in people-serving positions.  However, no matter what the position or role was, in all cases being a CPA has been beneficial.

I recorded this episode for two reasons.  The most practical reason was that we had scheduling issues with a few of the upcoming guests that left a small window where we wouldn’t have an episode.  However, I think that was truly an opportunity being presented to me to record an episode on this particular topic that’s been on my heart recently.

About a month ago I was asked to speak at a university event, and as I pondered what would be an appropriate topic for someone with my background to speak on, the subject of becoming a CPA became the clear choice.  I’ve seen it make a huge difference in my own life, and at the same time I’ve seen the struggles and sacrifices that others have went through in order to pass.  It truly is a major endeavor, but it’s one that pays off for the rest of your career.  After delivering that speech, I found that I still needed to talk about a few more aspects of pursuing the exam and the sacrifices that it takes for most individuals to pass, and this episode came into being.

If you are yourself working on becoming a CPA, I hope you find just a little inspiration in this episode to keep on plugging along.  You truly can do it.

If you are already a CPA and passed long ago, I think you will find some truth in the thoughts I share.

And if you aren’t sure whether or not you want to pursue your CPA certification, or are considering whether or not it’s really worth the effort, PLEASE listen to this episode before you make your decision.  In fact, feel free to reach out to me personally and let’s talk about the decision.  It truly is a career-changing move, and although it’s not for everyone, for most it is a course of action that they are forever happy they chose.

Other episodes you may want to check out if you are pursuing the CPA certification include:

107: Mansour Farhat – Saving Accounting Students One YouTube Video At A Time

097: How to Pass the CPA Exam – Tips from Newly Certified CPAs!

060 – Insights on CPA Review Courses from our Panel of CPAs

Thank you again for being a part of the Where Accountants Go community.  We just recently passed 100,000 downloads of the podcast, and I am so thankful for all our audience members.  Couldn’t have passed that milestone without you!

Have a great week!  There’s more to come…

Mark Goldman CPA