Bryce Welker, CPA

Bryce Welker is a regular contributor to Forbes, Inc.com, YEC and Business Insider. After graduating from San Diego State University he went on to earn his Certified Public Accountant license and created CrushTheCPAexam.com to share his knowledge and experience to help other accountants become CPAs too. Bryce was named one of Accounting Today's "Accountants To Watch" among other accolades.   As Seen On Forbes

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Effective CPA Exam Study Schedule

Effective CPA Exam Study Schedule

I was two months into my new accounting job where I sported the glamorous job title of intern and was given the opportunity to utilize my God given skills of data entry.

But honestly, I was just happy to be one of the few people who had a job coming out of college, even if it did pay less than my previous occupations of waiting tables and working construction.

Due to my boss’s demands to complete tasks I had no idea how to do, I was no stranger to working 50+ hours a week. Perfect time to take the CPA exam, right?

CPA Exam Final Review Strategy

CPA Exam Final Review Strategy

Reviewing the material for an entire section of the CPA exam can feel overwhelming and intimidating.  Your final review is the last chance you’ll have to cram as much knowledge into your brain as possible.

How you approach this can very easily be the difference between passing and failing, no matter what review course you have at your disposal.

Change Your Life for the Better by Becoming a CPA

Change Your Life for the Better by Becoming a CPA

Becoming a CPA has proven to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The sacrifice and the monumental effort seem trivial when compared to benefits I’ve reaped. I received plenty of job offers from both the private and public sectors, as well as other opportunities that simply would not have been possible before. 

Which Section Of The CPA Exam Should I Take First

Which Section Of The CPA Exam Should I Take First?

I have received many emails asking which section of the CPA exam is the best to take first. The CPA exam you decide to tackle first is a very important decision and can effect how well you perform on the remaining 3 sections.  Below I will help you choose which section you should take first to give yourself the highest probability of passing all four sections your first time through.

Reduce Your CPA Exam Study Time By 116 Hours!

Reduce Your CPA Exam Study Time By 116 Hours!

Find out how to decrease your CPA exam study time by more than 49%, save money, and improve your test scores. These 2 simple study tips will radically change your study plan and help you CRUSH the CPA in record time! Click to find out more…