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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Given the popularity of this site for aspiring CPAs, Yaeger CPA review has kindly offered the following coupon codes exclusively for IPassTheCPAExam.com readers (i.e. YOU!)</p>
<h3>Yaeger CPA Review Coupon Codes</h3>
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<p>You can check out my pros and cons evaluation of <a title="Yaeger CPA review pros and cons analysis" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/yaeger-cpa/">Yaeger CPA Review</a>.</p>
<p>If you are pretty sure this is the right course for you, you can go straight to their <a title="Official Yaeger CPA Review homepage" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/yaeger-cpa-review-site" target-"_blank">website</a> here.</p>
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		<title>Let Me Say Thanks With A CPA Review 2012 Giveaway!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The international CPA candidates have been the most active and supportive readers of my site, and I would like to say a big THANK YOU with a giveaway! To welcome the exciting 2012 as well as the upcoming 2nd anniversary of IPassTheCPAExam.com, I am giving away a &#8230; Yaeger CPA Review 2012 Homestudy Program (worth [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong>The international CPA candidates have been the most active and supportive readers of my site, </strong>and I would like to say a big THANK YOU with a giveaway!</p>
<p>To welcome the exciting 2012 as well as the upcoming 2nd anniversary of IPassTheCPAExam.com, I am giving away a &#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Yaeger CPA Review 2012 Homestudy Program</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #008000;"> <strong> (worth <span style="color: #ff6600;">US$1,787</span>) For Free!</strong></span></p>
<h3>The Prize</h3>
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<li>4-part video course on AUD, BEC, FAR, REG<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4973" style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" title="Free CPA Review course" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2011-2012-now-and-then2.jpg" alt="" width="120" height="120" /></li>
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<h3>How To Participate</h3>
<p>Anyone who have non-us credentials and have <em>successfully </em>applied to sit for the CPA exam anytime for the last 2 years are qualified to participate.</p>
<p>All you need to do is to answer a few questions related to your experience in the application process, and I will pick the one answer with the most helpful &#8220;sharing&#8221; to be the winner.</p>
<p>In short, please answer the following questions in the comment section below. For privacy you don&#8217;t need to use your real name but the email address has to be correct (only accessible by me, no worries).</p>
<h3>Purpose Of The Giveaway</h3>
<p>Apart from thanking all of you for supporting the site, I would also like to gather information on successful cases regarding the CPA exam application. I think it would be a very valuable piece of information for potential candidates.</p>
<h3>Deadline</h3>
<p>Please submit your answers below latest by Dec 21, 2011. I will announce the winner shortly afterwards here on this page.</p>
<h3>The Questions</h3>
<p>1. Why are you interested in getting the CPA qualification?</p>
<p>2. What is your educational background?</p>
<p>3. Which state did you apply to, and why?</p>
<p>4. Which foreign credential evaluation agency did you go through and why?</p>
<p>5. How many educational credits did you get from the evaluation?</p>
<p>6. What do you think of the evaluation agency (good/bad service? Helpful or not? Feel free to give examples)</p>
<p>7. When did you apply?</p>
<p>8. When did you get your NTS?</p>
<p>9. Any additional information that you would like to share?</p>
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<li><em>Please find a <a title="how to answer questions for the giveaway: a sample" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/cpa-review-2012-giveaway/#comment-6959">sample</a> in the comment section here. It will only take you a couple of minutes to do it.</em></li>
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<h3>Questions From Readers</h3>
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<p>Well, in reality, the CPA review is useful only if you have at least completed and sent the application form. I want to minimize abuse so this giveaway will be offered to those who are ready to study for the exam.</p>
<p><strong>2. I have sent the application but was rejected. Am I qualified?</strong></p>
<p>I am afraid not &#8212; I am currently looking for sharing by candidates who have<em> successfully</em> applied for the exam (i.e. got their NTS)</p>
<p><strong>3. I am currently using another CPA review course. Can I still participate?</strong></p>
<p>Sure, as long as you have time to go through both and not wasting it!</p>
<h3>It&#8217;s Your Turn To Answer The Questions&#8230; And Grab The Chance To Win!</h3>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Yaeger CPA Review 2012 Giveaway Contest Is Over! It is my very first time to run a contest so your participation is very important to me. I am pleasantly surprised to have 56 entries on Facebook &#8212; I can see that each of you have taken good efforts in writing the comments and I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-5108 alignleft" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" title="cpa-review-giveaway-results" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cpa-review-giveaway-results.jpg" alt="cpa-review-giveaway-results" width="110" height="73" />The Yaeger CPA Review 2012 Giveaway Contest Is Over!</strong> It is my very first time to run a contest so your participation is very important to me.</p>
<p>I am pleasantly surprised to have 56 entries on Facebook &#8212; I can see that each of you have taken good efforts in writing the comments and I am very grateful and overwhelmed by your kinds words.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s pretty hard to pick the winner. But it has to be done. Here are the results&#8230;</p>
<h3>3 Finalists&#8230;</h3>
<p><strong>By Erica Gladden</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Everyone stop and read this! <img src='http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  <a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/cpa-exam-review-courses/" target="_blank">http://ipassthecpaexam.com/cpa-exam-review-courses/</a></p>
<p>If you intend to sit for the CPA exam, take time to read this. Even if you have just started your journey, like me, it&#8217;s important to anticipate what lies ahead. CPA exam reviews are an important tool in successfully passing and this is a great comparison of several reviews, written by someone who knows what they&#8217;re talking about. <img src='http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>And while you&#8217;re at it, sign up for her free mini course. She emails you great tips and advice. <a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/mini-course/pass-the-cpa-exam-tactics/">http://ipassthecpaexam.com/mini-course/pass-the-cpa-exam-tactics/</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>By Thomas John</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>I believe this is one of the best CPA review comparison page on the web and helped me gain the knowledge I needed to make the big purchase of a CPA review course.</p>
<p>I had perviously used Kaplan for BEC and failed twice, then used both Kaplan and Becker books for FAR and failed. I was very much down about the failures but never lost hope; I knew I needed to change my approach and that is where <a title="CPA Exam Review Course Comparison" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/cpa-exam-review-courses/">ipassthecpaexam comparison page</a> came in, through reading this page and going to the more in depth review pages on the site I was able to confidently make the decision to purchase the Yaeger AUD review section.</p>
<p>I am proud to say I took AUD in Nov and passed! So happy and very glad I landed on I Pass the CPA Exam webpage as I know it pointed me in the right direction to get the Yaeger Review. I&#8217;m just waiting for them to finalize their 2012 sections and I&#8217;ll be on my way to passing the next three sections!</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>By Thao Duong Nguyen</strong></p>
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<blockquote><p>DON&#8217;T FORGET THE LOVED ONES</p>
<p>Honestly, I love all the articles that you have posted, Stephanie. Each of them contains great tips and advices that help me have better views about CPA exams. Before I found your website, I was lost and overwhelmed with information from different websites and sources. I didn&#8217;t know where to start searching for the right review course, which exam to take first, or how to study in the efficient ways. Now I can find them all from your website. Since I bookmarked your website as my homepage and it&#8217;s always on my bookmark bar, the term &#8220;I PASS THE CPA EXAMS!&#8221; is my slogan of the day to remind myself that I can do it if I try hard enough.</p>
<p>If I have to pick the article that I like the most, it would be &#8220;Don’t Forget Your Loved Ones During The CPA Study&#8221;. I can&#8217;t tell you enough how deep the article has touched my heart. Since I have a wonderful husband who always supports me and two little ones at home, your thoughtful lines reminded me of &#8220;there are actually things that are more important in our lives&#8221; and how to show my loved ones that I care about them as well.</p>
<p>Thank you so much, Stephanie for your hard work in guiding me to achieve my career goal. Thank you for being so knowledgeable and generous and caring. I can feel that you have put all your heart into writing and sharing your tips with us. God Bless You, and keep up your excellent work, Stephanie!!!</p></blockquote>
<p>(By the way, this article is only available within the mini-course. You can sign up <a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/mini-course/pass-the-cpa-exam-tactics/">here</a> (US candidates) and <a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/mini-course/pass-the-cpa-exam-for-international-candidates/">here</a> (non-US candidates)</p>
<h3>And The Winner Is&#8230;</h3>
<p><strong>Thao Duong Nguyen</strong> &#8212; Congratulations! I am glad that you like this particular post, Thao Duong. It was written on the day when I was busy taking care of this site, and my 3-year-old came in, closed my laptaop and pulled me out of the room to play Thomas The Train with him. And I did.</p>
<p>I will contact you shortly to see how we can deliver the Yaeger CPA Review to you.</p>
<h3>For The Rest Of You&#8230;</h3>
<p>I know that I am going to disappoint many of you, but I have lined up a few Yaeger CPA discount codes dedicated to my readers:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>IPASSFULL</strong>: US$225 off full (4-part) purchase</li>
<li><strong>IPASSPART</strong>: US$60 off single prat purchase</li>
<li><strong>IPASSCRAM</strong>: US$15 off cram courses</li>
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<p>Simply go to <a title="Official Yaeger CPA Review Site" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/yaeger-cpa-review-site/" target="_blank">Yaeger CPA Review</a> and enter the appropriate code (i.e. the capitalized word) upon checkout.</p>
<p>I hope this is a good enough Christmas gift for everyone. Have a wonderful holiday and all the best in 2012 and beyond! ~ Stephanie</p>
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		<title>Accounting &amp; CPA Salary Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:57:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong>Before anyone gets into accounting, it is natural to ponder about the future of the profession as well as the salary prospect. </strong>For those who are already accountants, the next question would be whether it is worthwhile to pursue the CPA and whether the hard-earned qualification will bring in tangible benefits.</p>
<p>Accountants love stats and charts so this is my attempt to prove to you that this is an excellent career choice for the 21st century. I will also show you the &#8220;one-off&#8221; effort in getting the CPA will lead to more fruitful financial benefit for many years to come.</p>
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<p>For those who prefer to read the text, here is what we went over in the video:</p>
<h3>CPA Salary Guide: Public Accounting</h3>
<p>Let&#8217;s look into public accounting where the salary is divided into small, medium and large CPA firms.</p>
<p><strong>1. Junior Accountants (1-3 years)</strong></p>
<p><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4904" title="cpa-salary-guide-for-public-accounting-1" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cpa-salary-guide-for-public-accounting-1.jpg" alt="CPA salary guide for public accounting (Junior level)" width="426" height="291" /><br />
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<p>Accountants fresh out of college typically start their career with a salary range of low to mid US$40K.</p>
<p>As they accumulate their experience and get their CPA qualification, most will have a pretty decent salary raise to mid US$50K to US$60K, even approach US$70K for those who are lucky enough to work during &#8220;good&#8221; times and live in expensive cities such as New York.</p>
<p><strong>2.Senior Accountants (4-6 years)</strong></p>
<p><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4905" title="cpa-salary-guide-for-public-accounting-2" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cpa-salary-guide-for-public-accounting-2.jpg" alt="CPA salary guide for public accounting (senior level)" width="426" height="291" /></strong></p>
<p>As accountants climb up the career ladder and become assistant managers and managers, the firm will award them with an increased salary every year.</p>
<p>From here the difference becomes more apparent between small firms (i.e. local CPA firm serving mom-and-pop shops) to big firms such as the Big 4 and other national accounting firms.<strong> </strong></p>
<p>Such difference can be as much as $15K but again it also depends on the location and how competitive the job market is overall.<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>3. Partners (12+ years)</strong></p>
<p><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4906" title="cpa-salary-guide-for-public-accounting-3" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cpa-salary-guide-for-public-accounting-3.jpg" alt="CPA salary guide for public accounting (partner level)" width="426" height="291" /><br />
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<p>By now, many of the public accountants would have moved to the corporate or other financial field.</p>
<p>For those who stay and become partners &#8212; here is the reward: these CPA&#8217;s salary will be multiples of what they earned a few years ago and can even reach half a million dollars per year.</p>
<p>The range can be pretty big &#8212; if one works in a small local CPA firm, you simply can&#8217;t charge too much to each client and so the revenue (thus the salary) will remain to be limited.</p>
<p>However, for Big 4 and other major firms with many million-dollar accounts, it is understandable that partners can actually get a very good income. Having said that, the stress and the workload that come with it will also be quite different.</p>
<h3>CPA Salary Guide: Corporate Accounting</h3>
<p>Many public accountants switch to corporate for a better work-life balance or for other family reasons. Some make the change because they don&#8217;t want to be a &#8220;salesman&#8221; soliciting clients but would rather happily stay in the middle and back office.</p>
<p>In terms of the salary prospect for these CPAs, it does make a difference when you make the switch.</p>
<p><strong>1. Junior Level (1-3 years)</strong></p>
<p><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4913" title="cpa-salary-guide-for-corporate-accounting-1" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cpa-salary-guide-for-corporate-accounting-1.jpg" alt="CPA salary guide for corporate accounting (Junior level)" width="426" height="291" /><br />
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<p>The difference in salary due to company size is less apparent in non-public or corporate accounting. You can expect to get anywhere from US$30K to $50K depending on the industry and the location. Typically, the level is slightly lower than that in public accounting.</p>
<p><strong>2. Senior Level (4-6 years)</strong></p>
<p><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4914" title="cpa-salary-guide-for-corporate-accounting-2" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cpa-salary-guide-for-corporate-accounting-2.jpg" alt="CPA salary guide for corporate accounting (senior level)" width="426" height="291" /><br />
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<p>With 4-6 years of experience, finance professionals in accounting department will generally get a salary raise by promotion, and will get $50K &#8211; $60K. For highly profitable industries or those specializing in niches with high demand, you can expect to get paid more.</p>
<p>While getting the CPA will certainly help in your resume, this qualification is not necessary at this stage in non-public accounting.</p>
<p><strong>3. Management Level (12+ years)</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4915" title="cpa-salary-guide-for-corporate-accounting-3" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cpa-salary-guide-for-corporate-accounting-3.jpg" alt="CPA salary guide for corporate accounting (management level)" width="426" height="291" /></p>
<p>For finance executives with 10+ years of experience and become the controller or CFO of the organization, you can expect to get around $100K even for small local firms. For important positions in listed companies, you will be paid multiples of that.</p>
<p>At this stage a CPA qualification is almost necessary &#8212; so if you didn&#8217;t get it 5-10 years ago, you will have to make up for it, or wait to get fired. I am not trying to scare you &#8212; I get an email from these senior guys every week and ask me how to take the exam when they are in their 40s or even 50s.</p>
<h3>So, Why Is CPA Important?</h3>
<p>In summary, here are the reasons for you to consider:</p>
<ul>
<li>In general, you can expect a salary raise of <strong>10-15% </strong>once you become a CPA. That&#8217;s every year. Just think about the cumulative impact.</li>
<li>As you move up the career especially in a CPA firm, it is mandatory that you get the CPA license. This is definitely the case if you are aspiring to be the partner.</li>
<li>Even for corporate accounting, for important roles such as controllers and CFOs people expect you to be a CPA. If you procrastinate and don&#8217;t get this done until 15 years later, it&#8217;s just harder at that age to go back to the text books and tackle exams.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Would You Like To Become A CPA Someday&#8230; Or Now?</h3>
<p>You can learn about on how to <a title="How to become a CPA" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/how-to-become-a-cpa/">become a CPA</a> here. If you are serious to get started, I encourage you to sign up to my mini-course which is free to subscribe. I have two versions designed for candidates with different background:</p>
<p><a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/mini-course/pass-the-cpa-exam-tactics/"><img class="alignleft" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" title="CPA exam mini-course for US candidates" src="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cpa-mini-course-us.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>For   US candidates (US citizens/residents with US degrees, living or    working in the US) who want to learn about how to study for the CPA    exam, please click on this <a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/mini-course/pass-the-cpa-exam-tactics/">US flag</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/pass-the-cpa-exam-for-international-candidates/"><img class="alignleft" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" title="CPA exam mini-course for international candidates" src="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cpa-mini-course-intl.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>For other candidates who wants to learn about how to pick the right state  and how to apply, please click on the <a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/pass-the-cpa-exam-for-international-candidates/">United Nations flag</a>.</p>
<p>Action is the key to success. Join us now and see you there!</p>
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<p><em>Source: <a title="This way to CPA, an affiliated site of AICPA" href="http://www.thiswaytocpa.com/profession/salary-demand/cha-ching-cha-ching/" target="_blank">ThisWaytoCPA.com</a> summarizing the data from Robert Half 2010 Salary Guide and Holland &amp; Associates Public Accounting Survey</em></p>
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		<title>How To Earn Extra Credits To Fulfill Your CPA Exam Requirements</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:27:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong>Do you need extra credits to make up to the 150 semester hour requirement? </strong>Here are a few suggestions on how you can do that.</p>
<h3>CPA Exam Requirements: An Overview</h3>
<p>As you may know,  most State Boards require candidates to fulfill 150  credit hours. For a typical bachelor degree holder, this means 30  credit hours of extra courses is necessary.</p>
<p>The good thing is that the State Boards are relatively flexible in  this regard: as long as you take courses from accredited college,  university and other educational institutions you are all set. In other  words, it can be online / long-distance or on campus.</p>
<p>With that, let’s take a look at where you can fulfill these credit hours…</p>
<h3>Local Community Colleges</h3>
<p>If you like a classroom setting, I would recommend that you first  check out the community colleges in your area. Here is the pros and cons  of taking classes in a community college:</p>
<p><strong>Pros</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Traditional Classroom Setting</strong>: You may get more comfortable with the traditional on-campus instruction versus, say, an online course</li>
<li><strong>Big Saving</strong>: Most community colleges offer a substantial saving to the other 4-year conventional colleges</li>
<li><strong>Extra Benefits</strong>: you might be able to enjoy benefits  such as the library, the athletic facilities and other activities that  you may be interested in</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Cons</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Inflexible</strong>: If you have a busy schedule, it’s very hard to attend the courses</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Not good for bachelor / masters degree</strong></span>: If you are aiming for  getting a bachelor degree, then you probably shouldn’t go through  community colleges (which gives out associate degrees), although credit  transfer is possible if the college has an articulation agreement.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Local Colleges And Universities</h3>
<p>If you are aiming for a Masters degree program to fulfill one of those CPA exam requirements, then I will encourage you to explore nearby universities.</p>
<p>They won&#8217;t be as affordable as community colleges but their programs will most likely be able to be recognized by the Board of Acccunting in your state.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s worthwhile to check but they may have evening classes or even online courses that give out the same credit too.</p>
<h3>How To Pick The Best Program For Your Needs</h3>
<p>Here are some suggestions for your research on the local colleges and universities:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Check out the flexibility</strong>: As most of you have work  and/or family commitment, it is very important to find a school that  meets your lifestyle. For example, do they offer evening classes? What  is the attendance policy?</li>
<li><strong>Compare the price</strong>: Your goal is to get the credits, not access to a state-of-the-art library in expensive colleges. In other words, tuition fee can vary greatly depending on the facilities. bYou can also see if you can qualify for  any scholarships or financial assistance</li>
<li><strong>Arrange a campus visit</strong>: it’s always good to get  feel of the campus by going on a tour. Check out the class size, the  professors and teaching style, as well as the facilities around the  campus</li>
<li><strong>Gather feedback</strong>: do you know anyone who took  courses at the school? Do they have a positive, and more importantly,  any negative experience that you should be aware of?</li>
</ul>
<h3>Your Next Step</h3>
<p>Let&#8217;s take action and take a look at some of the colleges in your area. Ask them to send you information (it&#8217;s free) and get the credits done!</p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Forget Your Loved Ones During The CPA Study</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is too easy to bury yourself in the CPA exam study and forget about your family and friends. CPA is important, but there are more important things in your life. The last thing you want to happen is that after getting your well-earned CPA qualification, there will be no one left to celebrate with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong>It is too easy to bury yourself in the CPA exam study and forget about your family and friends. </strong>CPA is important, but there are more important things in your life.</p>
<blockquote><p>The last thing you want to happen is that after getting  your well-earned CPA qualification, there will be no one left to  celebrate with you.</p></blockquote>
<p>So, how to care about your loved ones without actually spending the time?</p>
<h3>This Was My Solution&#8230; And It Should Work For You Too!</h3>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4773" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" title="how to thank your family and friends for their support during CPA exam" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cpa-study-tips-1.jpg" alt="how to thank your family and friends for their support during CPA exam" width="225" height="225" />Send  them a card! As simple as that. Handwritten cards are the best, but if  you want efficiency, here is the best way that works wonders for me.</p>
<p>Go to an online card service. Pick one card you like, and if you are willing to spend the  extra time, upload a few of your recent photos and add a  personalized note.</p>
<p>Then, order as many cards as you need and blast them off to your family and friends.</p>
<h3>No, I Am Not Talking About E-Cards</h3>
<p>No no no. No e-cards please. First, they are way over-used. People rarely click on the link and open the e-card these days.</p>
<p>Second, something that can&#8217;t be held in your hands don&#8217;t have that magical personal touch.</p>
<h3>THIS is What I Am Talking About</h3>
<p><a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/diwali-cards"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4807" title="Diwali greeting cards for your loved ones this year" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/diwali-greeting-card-3.jpg" alt="Diwali greeting cards for your loved ones this year" width="425" height="610" /></a></p>
<p>Diwali is coming and in appreciation to the many Indian readers on this site, I am going to showcase a Diwali greeting card that you can easily use for this purpose.</p>
<p>This card is printed on thick 110 lb quality paper with a beautiful  matte finish. It certainly looks much more expensive than it costs!</p>
<p>Let me show you how simple the process is:</p>
<p><strong>1. Pick a card</strong></p>
<p>Go to this <a title="Diwali card collection" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/diwali-cards" target="_blank">Diwali card</a> page for the full collection, and for non-Indians you can check out my recommendations at the end of this page.</p>
<p><a href="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/diwali-cards" target="_blank"><img title="Diwali cards personalization" src="../wp-content/uploads/2011/09/diwali-greeting-card-1.jpg" alt="Diwali cards personalization" width="425" height="260" /></a></p>
<p><strong>2. Personalize With Photo And Wording</strong></p>
<p>There are cards that don&#8217;t include a photo, but I would think it looks much more personal (and better serve your purpose) if you include a recent photo of yourself, studying hard.</p>
<p>You can easily download photos from your computer, Facebooks, Flickr and many other popular sites.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4804" title="Diwali cards personalization" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/diwali-greeting-card-2.jpg" alt="Diwali cards personalization" width="425" height="380" /></p>
<p>As an example, I personalize the words with the following:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;From Tara. Working hard on the CPA exam&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>You can change your wordings around to suit your needs, such as:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;I am studying for the CPA exam. Wish me luck! Love, Tara&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>3. Double Check The Wordings<br />
</strong></p>
<p>For flat cards like this one there isn&#8217;t much to do other than going straight to the shopping cart. Some cards do let you add an additional photo at the back.<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong> 4. Order Away</strong></p>
<p>You can choose to mail the cards directly to the recipients or mail the bulk to you first. The more you order, the less it will cost per card.</p>
<h3>What Do You Think?</h3>
<p>These cards do cost some money, but it&#8217;s <strong>nothing when compared to the investment you have poured in for the CPA exam</strong>, and a small gesture like this to show your love to your family and friends is priceless.</p>
<p>If you ask me, I will not wait a second to get this done and <a title="Tinyprints cards" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/tinyprints">send your love</a> to friends and families today!</p>
<p><em>Note: TinyPrint (i.e. this card company) does ship outside the US for cards, announcements and invitations. </em></p>
<h3>Other Card Recommendations</h3>
<p><a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/tinyprints"><img class="size-full wp-image-4813 alignnone" title="2011 holiday card collection" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/holiday-card.jpg" alt="2011 holiday card collection" width="420" height="420" /></a></p>
<p>You might want to check out these cards appropriate for the fall season, including Halloween, Thanksgiving and other 2011 holiday cards which are great ways for you to greet and keep your loved ones updated. Feel free to browse around the site too &#8212; they have literally thousands of cards available.</p>
<p>Enjoy<strong>!</strong></p>
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		<title>Yes. There Are More Important Things Than CPA Study. Read On&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:51:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is too easy to bury yourself in the CPA exam study and forget about your family and friends. CPA is important, but there are more important things in your life. The last thing you want to happen is that after getting your well-earned CPA qualification, there will be no one left to celebrate with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong>It is too easy to bury yourself in the CPA exam study and forget about your family and friends. </strong>CPA is important, but there are more important things in your life.</p>
<blockquote><p>The last thing you want to happen is that after getting your well-earned CPA qualification, there will be no one left to celebrate with you.</p></blockquote>
<p>So, how to care about your loved ones <span style="text-decoration: underline;">without</span> actually spending the time?</p>
<h3>This Was My Solution&#8230; And It Should Work For You Too!</h3>
<p><a href="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/thankyou-cards" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4773" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" title="how to thank your family and friends for their support during CPA exam" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cpa-study-tips-1.jpg" alt="how to thank your family and friends for their support during CPA exam" width="225" height="225" /></a>Send them a card! As simple as that. Handwritten cards are the best, but if you want efficiency, here is the best way that works wonders for me.</p>
<p>Go to an online card service. Pick one thank you card / thinking-of-you card that you like, and if you are willing to spend the extra time, upload a few of your recent photos (and CPA books!) and add a personalized note.</p>
<p>Then, order as many cards as you need and blast them off to your family and friends.</p>
<h3>No, I Am Not Talking About E-Cards</h3>
<p>No no no. No e-cards please. First, they are way over-used. People rarely click on the link and open the e-card these days.</p>
<p>Second, something that can&#8217;t be held in your hands don&#8217;t have that magical personal touch.</p>
<h3>THIS is What I Am Talking About</h3>
<p><a href="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/photo-thank-you-card" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4756" title="CPA exam study greeting card" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/greeting-card-2.jpg" alt="CPA exam study greeting card" width="425" height="220" /></a></p>
<p>This card is printed on thick 110 lb quality paper with a beautiful matte finish. It certainly looks much more expensive than it costs!</p>
<p>You can easily add your own photos and personalized wordings &#8212; but with the words pre-printed so you don&#8217;t need to rewrite the same thing over and over again.</p>
<p>Let me show you how simple the process is:</p>
<p><strong>1. Pick a card</strong></p>
<p>There are so many beautiful cards so this becomes the step that takes me the most time. But for those in a hurry you can randomly pick a card and it will turn out beautiful.</p>
<p>So let&#8217;s say I pick this card because I am in a HUGE hurry to get this thing done and don&#8217;t want to upload any photos:</p>
<p><a href="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/thankyou-cards-2" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4757" title="Thank your family and friends during the CPA study" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cpa-study-1.jpg" alt="Thank your family and friends during the CPA study" width="420" height="302" /></a></p>
<p><strong>2. Personalize The Wording</strong></p>
<p>You can actually order as is (go straight to shopping cart), but I  would highly recommend that you personalize the wordings in the inside  page so you don&#8217;t need to write and rewrite the same greeting every  time.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4775" title="CPA study tips" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cpa-study-tips-2.jpg" alt="CPA study tips" width="425" height="220" /></p>
<p><strong>3. Cut And Paste From Below</strong></p>
<p>You will be asked to personalize the wordings on the inside page. Feel free to use the samples below.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4768" title="thank you card for family and friends while on CPA study" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cpa-study-2.jpg" alt="thank you card for family and friends while on CPA study" width="425" height="260" /></p>
<p>For friends:</p>
<blockquote><p>I&#8217;ve been burying myself in the CPA books for months now, and it hasn&#8217;t been easy. Thanks so much for letting me &#8220;disappear&#8221; for so long &#8212; we don&#8217;t have time to hang out these days, but I know you are a dear friend who will support me no matter what.</p>
<p>I promise to resurface right after this thing is over!</p></blockquote>
<p>For families:</p>
<blockquote><p>How are you? I have been working hard on the CPA exam for months now.  This is known to be the most difficult professional exam so I dare not spend much time elsewhere, including visits [and phone calls] to my dear [aunts, uncles and cousins].</p>
<p>Thanks for letting me disappear for so long and I would love to resurface and chat with you again once I pull this off. Wish me luck and see you soon!</p></blockquote>
<p>(Please feel free to change the wordings to suit your own style)</p>
<p>You will have the option to add in photos at various spot but you don&#8217;t need to do that.</p>
<p><strong>4. Order Away</strong></p>
<p>Now you can order as many cards (with the personalized note) as you need in one click!</p>
<p>You have the choice of sending the cards directly to the recipients or to your own address. What I normally do is to send the whole pack to me so I can hand-write the recipient&#8217;s name and the address myself.</p>
<p><strong>5. Repeat The Same Process For Your Family</strong></p>
<p>I&#8217;d suggest that you make one set for friends and another for families.  It takes a couple more minutes to separate the two, but it costs the  same and the wordings will be more appropriate.</p>
<h3>Photo Thank You Cards</h3>
<p>For a more personalized touch, you can pick the cards that let you upload photos on, like this one with a snap shot on the studying, the stressful eyes, and the dreadful CPA books!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4782" title="how to upload photos on personalized greeting cards" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cpa-study-tips-3.jpg" alt="how to upload photos on personalized greeting cards" width="425" height="300" /></p>
<p>For a more stylish look, you can try the sepia effect or black-and-white effect with one click:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4800" title="how to enhance your photos with just one click" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cpa-study-tips-5.jpg" alt="how to enhance your photos with just one click" width="425" height="130" /></p>
<p><a href="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/photo-thank-you-card" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4769" title="thank you card for cpa candidates" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cpa-study-3.jpg" alt="thank to thank family and friends for their support during your CPA exam study" width="425" height="425" /></a></p>
<p>The wording and rest of the process is exactly the same as discussed above.</p>
<h3>Festive Greeting Card Recommendations</h3>
<p>There are important festivals throughout the year, so why not add what you need to say in nicely printed card?</p>
<p><strong>Rosh Hashanah</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/rosh-hashanah-cards " target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4777" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" title="2011 Rosh Hashanah Cards" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rosh-hashanah-card-150x150.jpg" alt="2011 Rosh Hashanah Cards" width="150" height="150" /></a>If you are Jewish, you might want to greet your family at this festive season with a <a title="Rosh hashanah card recommendations" href="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/rosh-hashanah-cards" target="_blank">Rosh Hashanah greeting card</a>.</p>
<p>For 2011 Rosh Hashanah will fall on the secular days of September 28 (at sundown) to September 30.</p>
<p><strong>Diwali</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/diwali-cards"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4785" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" title="Diwali cards to keep in touch with friends and relatives far away" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/diwali-cards-2-150x150.jpg" alt="Diwali cards to keep in touch with friends and relatives far away" width="150" height="150" /></a>If you are an Indian, it&#8217;s a perfect time to send out these treasured <a title="Festive and unique diwali cards" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/diwali-cards" target="_blank">Diwali cards</a>. Your family and relatives will be proud that you are pursuing a prestigious professional qualification in the US!</p>
<p>Please allow more time if you are to send cards overseas.</p>
<h3>Other General Card Recommendations</h3>
<p><a href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/thankyou-cards" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4773" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" title="how to thank your family and friends for their support during CPA exam" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cpa-study-tips-1-150x150.jpg" alt="how to thank your family and friends for their support during CPA exam" width="150" height="150" /></a>These <a title="Thank you cards for your loved ons" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/thankyou-cards" target="_blank">thank you cards</a> are great if you want to thank the dear ones of their patience and support during your CPA journey.</p>
<p>It is rare to get something other than junk mails in the mailbox these days. Imagine the pleasant surprise from your buddies!</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4784" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" title="friendship card to keep in touch during busy study times" src="http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/friendship-card-150x150.jpg" alt="friendship card to keep in touch during busy study times" width="150" height="150" />These Thinking-of-you and friendship cards are more for telling friends and relatives what you are up to and keeping in touch.</p>
<p><strong>Check Out Any Of These Cards</strong>&#8230; or take the risk of seeing sulky looks and grumpy faces around, and the hassle to rebuild your network of friends!</p>
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		<title>CPA Exam International Sites: Apply Now!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:04:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>International CPA candidates, </strong>including US citizens who resides in foreign countries, have longed for an opportunity to take the CPA exam closer to home.</p>
<h3>3 Ways To Get The CPA Exam Done</h3>
<p>For candidates with non-US background, there are 3 possible ways for you to become a CPA in the US:</p>
<ul>
<li>Take a &#8220;mini&#8221; CPA exam, known as the IQEX</li>
<li>Take the CPA exam in your home or residence country</li>
<li>Take the CPA exam in the US</li>
</ul>
<h3>1. IQEX</h3>
<p>AICPA, the national association of the CPAs, have signed up reciprocal agreements with certain countries such that it becomes much easier for the certified or chartered accountants in these countries to get an additional title in the United States.</p>
<p>IQEX is a 4.5 hour exam (vs the regular 14-hour CPA exam). You will have to be a member of the following associations to enjoy the benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>CICA (Canada)</li>
<li>IMCP (Mexico)</li>
<li>ICAI (Ireland)</li>
<li>ICAA (Australia)</li>
<li>HKICPA (Hong Kong)</li>
<li>NZICA (New Zealand)</li>
</ul>
<p>Please note that you still need to pick a state and go through the regular requirement notably related to working experience to get the full license. Please go to this page on <a title="IQEX: An overview" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/iqex">IQEX</a> for further information.</p>
<h3>2. Taking The US CPA Exam In Your Home Or Residence Country</h3>
<p>AICPA has been working on various parties on this international testing &#8220;project&#8221; for two years now and they are happy to roll this out in August 2011.</p>
<p><strong>International Testing Sites Have Rolled Out In These Countries</strong></p>
<p>1st Phase (August 2011)<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a title="Taking the CPA Exam in Middle East" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/us-cpa-exam-in-middle-east/">Bahrain</a></li>
<li><a title="Taking the CPA Exam in Middle East" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/us-cpa-exam-in-middle-east/">Kuwait</a></li>
<li><a title="US CPA exam in Japan" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/us-cpa-exam-in-japan/" target="_blank">Japan</a></li>
<li><a title="Taking the CPA exam in middle east" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/us-cpa-exam-in-middle-east/">Lebanon</a></li>
<li><a title="Taking the US CPA Exam in Middle East" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/us-cpa-exam-in-middle-east/">The UAE</a></li>
</ul>
<p>2nd Phase (February 2012)</p>
<ul>
<li><a title="Taking the US CPA Exam in Brazil" href="http://ipassthecpaexam.com/us-cpa-exam-in-brazil/" class="broken_link">Brazil</a></li>
</ul>
<p>These countries are selected based on the following 4 criteria:</p>
<ol>
<li>Volume demand as demonstrated by candidates from those countries taking the exam in the United States</li>
<li>Ability to deliver the exam without legal obstacles</li>
<li>Security threat to the CPA exam (in terms of physical security and intellectual property)</li>
<li>Existence of established prometric centers</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s The Same As The Domestic Testing Sites</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The CPA exam itself will be exactly the same as those offered within US jurisdictions.</li>
<li>The exam sites will be similarly administered by prometric centers.</li>
<li>The education and working experience requirements are the same.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s Different</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The exam is offered only for 1 month during each testing window, vs 2 months for US sites.</li>
<li>Please note that not all states allow candidates to sit for the exam in international locations. More details will be provided below</li>
<li>Extra fee required:
<ul>
<li>AUD: $292.85</li>
<li>BEC: $314.90</li>
<li>FAR: $292.85</li>
<li>REG: $314.90</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>FAQs</strong></p>
<p><strong>1. I am not a citizen/resident of these countries but I live pretty close by. Am I eligible?</strong></p>
<p>Unfortunately no.  You have to be a citizen, permanent resident or long-term resident of these countries in order to get qualified and you are required to provide proof of your status.</p>
<p>The exception is for the middle east countries, notably Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The citizen, permanent resident and long-term resident may sit for the exam in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, and the UAE.</p>
<p><strong>2. I am applying for Delaware and I live in Egypt. Can I take the exam in one of the international locations?</strong></p>
<p>No, not for Delaware. The list is subject to change, but for now <a title="States participating in the international administration of CPA exam" href="http://www.nasba.org/exams/internationalexam/international-process-to-apply/" target="_blank">these states</a> allow candidates to sit for the exam in non-US jurisdictions.</p>
<p>For international candidates, the notable exception is California and Delaware.</p>
<p><strong>Any Other Points That I Should Be Aware Of?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>*Important*: the candidate has to be licensed within 3 years</li>
<li>You  cannot get a refund or apply for an extension of the NTS should  you  fail to appear for the exam in the international location.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Looks Like I Am Qualified. What&#8217;s The Next Step?</strong></p>
<p>First, go to the NASBA page for the desired state and there should be  a button called &#8220;Test internationally&#8221; (for example, for Colorado it is  in the bottom right hand corner of the page). Just click away and pay  the fee!</p>
<h3>3. Taking The CPA Exam in the US</h3>
<p>This is the default route &#8212; taking a plane to any of the 54 jurisdiction and take the test. If you aren&#8217;t qualified for the #1 and #2 route above this is your way.</p>
<p>I understand that it seems to be unfair when citizens of the countries above enjoy the benefits of taking the exam in their home country&#8230; but this has been the only way for every international candidates before 2011. If this makes you feel better <img src='http://cpa.iamfashionable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><strong>Another option&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>If you happen to live closer to Guam, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands, you can sit for the exam there too! I took the exam in Guam and spent a couple of days vacationing afterwards. Please note that there is an extra $200 fee if you choose to take the exam in Guam.</p>
<h3>Any Other Questions?</h3>
<p>If you have specific questions, NASBA has recently created a hotline for international candidates:</p>
<p><strong>1.CPA Exam Services (newly extended hours)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>800-CPA-EXAM or 615-880-4250</li>
<li>Days  and hours of operation: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern  Standard Time (UTC &#8211; 5)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2. Guam Call Center</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1-855-CPA-GUAM or 671-300-7441</li>
<li>Days  and hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guam uses Japan  Standard Time (UTC + 9)</li>
</ul>
<h3>For Further Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><a title="AICPA international testing FAQ" href="http://www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/CPAExam/ForCandidates/DownloadableDocuments/InternationalExamFAQ.pdf" target="_blank">Official AICPA international testing FAQ</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><strong>Got A Question?</strong></strong></h3>
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<p>First of all, feel free to drop a question on my <a title="IPassTheCPAEXam Facebook page" href="http://www.facebook.com/ipassthecpaexam" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.</p>
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<p>All you need is to sign up for this (also free) newsletter specifically written for you as an international candidate so you can learn about how to proceed efficiently towards your goal &#8212; getting the most recognized and prestigious CPA qualification in the world.<strong> </strong></p>
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