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Title: Stick a fork in me, I'm done!
Post by: Getback on September 16, 2010, 11:19:22 PM
Not more than 30 minutes ago I received a passing score on my last CPA exam. Wow, I am so happy that is over. That was so incredibly tense.
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Post by: Jayhawk on September 16, 2010, 11:25:00 PM
Congrats.

btw, what you doing this April?
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Post by: Getback on September 16, 2010, 11:28:03 PM
Congrats.

btw, what you doing this April?

 :rofl :rofl Hopefully I will have job by then.
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Post by: APDrone on September 16, 2010, 11:39:57 PM
Congrats, dude!!  :aok
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Post by: gpwurzel on September 16, 2010, 11:46:09 PM
Many many congrats GB - chuffed to bits for ya.

Wurzel
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Post by: Getback on September 16, 2010, 11:49:10 PM
Thanks everyone and all at the tender age of 56!
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Post by: DYNAMITE on September 17, 2010, 07:47:12 AM
Woot!

Just carry a stick with you to keep the ladies at bay  :neener:

Seriously, that's a great accomplishment!  WTG :)
Title: Re: Stick a fork in me, I'm done!
Post by: Getback on September 17, 2010, 08:15:15 AM
Woot!

Just carry a stick with you to keep the ladies at bay  :neener:

Seriously, that's a great accomplishment!  WTG :)

Thanks Dynamite. You know I had told a lady that I was about to finish up and she said take me to dinner!  :rofl :rofl :rofl
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Post by: Dichotomy on September 17, 2010, 08:53:06 AM
WTG dude
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Post by: Shuffler on September 17, 2010, 09:39:54 AM
56.... he's retiring :P
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Post by: SIK1 on September 17, 2010, 10:49:55 AM
congrats  :cheers:
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Post by: gusman on September 17, 2010, 11:47:40 AM
:aok WTG!!! Getback

Congrats  :rock


Cheers,
gus
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Post by: Tigger29 on September 17, 2010, 01:51:03 PM
Do my taxes... or it didn't happen  :rofl
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Post by: Dragon on September 17, 2010, 01:54:02 PM
Congrats, now enjoy some r & r   :joystick:  :airplane:
Title: Re: Stick a fork in me, I'm done!
Post by: Getback on September 17, 2010, 04:02:53 PM
56.... he's retiring :P

Ouch! I wish I was in a position to retire. But frankly I'm just getting started or as John Paul said, "I have not yet begun to fight."
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Post by: Babalonian on September 17, 2010, 05:03:25 PM
Do my taxes... or it didn't happen  :rofl

I like this idea...
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Post by: Curval on September 18, 2010, 06:56:11 AM
I offered him a job but he's afraid of a little wind.  ;)

(kidding...about the wind thing)

Doing what he has done takes dedication and drive. 
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Post by: curry1 on September 18, 2010, 07:11:44 AM
Do my taxes... or it didn't happen  :rofl

 :rofl :rofl :rofl
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Post by: Getback on September 18, 2010, 10:42:48 AM
Do my taxes... or it didn't happen  :rofl

Taxes are convoluted! However for the record I passed Regulation first which includes taxes.

Mom is now telling everyone "My smart son".  :lol :lol :lol

Thanks Drone and Gus, and all!
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Post by: Scherf on September 18, 2010, 04:38:23 PM
Now, a lifetime of Accountancy awaits!


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Post by: texasmom on September 19, 2010, 12:33:13 AM
Nice job :)
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Post by: oneway on September 19, 2010, 12:57:04 AM
Not to rain on your parade...

I hope they completely do away with present tax structure and put every CPA tax specialist out of business...

The present system is a complete joke...and this nation wastes Billions every year in terms of GDP navigating the complex and ever changing code...

Its an industry that has very close parallels with the so called 'war on drugs' which will never be won that is tied into the prison industry and law enforcement complex, along with their unions and political clout...

On the other hand...

Congrats...its one hell of an accomplishment...

Salute

Out

Oneway
Title: Re: Stick a fork in me, I'm done!
Post by: Getback on September 19, 2010, 03:41:22 AM
Not to rain on your parade...

I hope they completely do away with present tax structure and put every CPA tax specialist out of business...

The present system is a complete joke...and this nation wastes Billions every year in terms of GDP navigating the complex and ever changing code...

Its an industry that has very close parallels with the so called 'war on drugs' which will never be won that is tied into the prison industry and law enforcement complex, along with their unions and political clout...

On the other hand...

Congrats...its one hell of an accomplishment...

Salute

Out

Oneway

I agree! And so do many accountants.
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Post by: Getback on September 19, 2010, 11:58:09 PM
Got a tad bit more good news. In order to get your CPA license you must not only pass those horrible tests you need to have so much work experience. The work experience must be verified by a licensed CPA. One of my Professors, the chair of the Masters program has agreed to do this for me. That is a huge relief.
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Post by: Curval on September 21, 2010, 07:31:09 AM
You also need to write an ethics exam...or used to at least.

It was a take-home exam back in the day, but you needed to score 80 or 85%....something crazy like that.  It was TOUGH too, I went to a buddy's place one Saturday morning with the intention of knocking it out in a couple of hours.  I left his place in the wee hours of the next morning and didn't feel comfortable that we'd passed it, but both of us were okay in the end.

They instituted it after a number of recently qualified CPAs had made unethical decisions and then claimed "...but we didn't know".  So, to avoid liability issues they instituted the ethics exam.  Has it changed now?
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Post by: Getback on September 21, 2010, 10:53:27 AM
You also need to write an ethics exam...or used to at least.

It was a take-home exam back in the day, but you needed to score 80 or 85%....something crazy like that.  It was TOUGH too, I went to a buddy's place one Saturday morning with the intention of knocking it out in a couple of hours.  I left his place in the wee hours of the next morning and didn't feel comfortable that we'd passed it, but both of us were okay in the end.

They instituted it after a number of recently qualified CPAs had made unethical decisions and then claimed "...but we didn't know".  So, to avoid liability issues they instituted the ethics exam.  Has it changed now?

I looked into that after you commented on it months ago. Indiana doesn't have an ethics exam. Thank goodness! Many states do. From what I understand its a computer test now that you take from home.
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Post by: Curval on September 21, 2010, 02:27:15 PM
Indiana doesn't have an ethics exam. Thank goodness! Many states do. From what I understand its a computer test now that you take from home.

Note to my clients...go to Indiana if you need an unethical tax accountant.  ;)

It wasn't computerised but it was still a take home exam when I wrote it.  Tough little test and not to be taken lightly if you have to write it.
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Post by: Getback on September 22, 2010, 06:23:21 AM
Note to my clients...go to Indiana if you need an unethical tax accountant.  ;)

It wasn't computerised but it was still a take home exam when I wrote it.  Tough little test and not to be taken lightly if you have to write it.

 :lol Hey we learn that stuff in pre-school here.
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Post by: TOMCAT21 on September 22, 2010, 08:15:54 PM
WTG Get, well done :salute
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Post by: Getback on September 22, 2010, 08:36:25 PM
WTG Get, well done :salute

Thanks Tomcat!