Great discussion , Hello Brian , I actual understand your commercial language and reasoning. I am an Accountant with BDegree - Finance and CIMA . I heard you clearly , super staff. I am thinking to study CPA and look for a job in USA. Thank you Rob for inviting Brian.
Hello Brian, Im a recent subscriber of hock international from Passkey. I don't know about other certification exams, but I passed part one and part 2 of the EA exam, and that wasn't easy. There's no way you pass those exams based on memorization. I had to read the material thoroughly in order to understand the questions and answer them. Taxation of businesses was not easy even though it was multiple choice. I wouldn't make the exams harder. Having said this, I will check out the other certifications I've never even heard of, like the CMA.
Congratulations on passing 2 of the there EA Exams!!! I have not yet taken the EA Exam, so I can't comment on its difficulty levels. But, if it was challenging, but passable, that is what we want it to be. The problem with memorizing is that you are not ready for any question that is a little bit different than what you have memorized. And so, when you get those questions that look at the topic from a difference perspective, it is hard to know how to answer unless you understand the topic. This is really a case of it being more efficient to spend more time studying when you study the first time, so you that you do not need to study a second time.
@@navehhall73I recommend doing the practice exams. Keep doing the questions until you get sick of it. If you don't have a tax background, I would read the material thoroughly. I hope you pass!
It should all be commensurate. I don't mind 5 years of school (I'm actually looking forward to "Woody Plants" class), but that should earn a very handsome salary coming out.
That's the problem with associations who have taken over a market like the CPA in Canada. After my 4 year degree in accounting i had to take a 2 year program that taught me nothing new; however, employers believe the advertising of the CPA and won't hire someone without it. Sadly you waste 25k in tuition after your degree to get a credential that teaches you nothing beyond a degree but is highly valued by employers
He would make it harder lol... academic puffery. What bulls#@t questions are you going to add? It's an entry level test to become a CPA. It's meant for kids out of college or maybe with a few years of experience. They don't know their hand from their foot and he's saying he wants to see more questions on how they would advise the company. He has the same mentality as every other boomer accountant. He had it soooooo hard and everyone else needs to have it just as hard as he did, but now it needs to be harder. You learn your trade on the job. CPA's go into all sorts of areas. I'm going into audit, but thank goodness they added another 10 questions about estate tax. We don't need more questions, we need more CPAs. This mentality is what is driving young people away.
Perfect discussion with density of knowledge
I agree. The CPA exams felt easy to me in relation to school tests
Great discussion , Hello Brian , I actual understand your commercial language and reasoning. I am an Accountant with BDegree - Finance and CIMA . I heard you clearly , super staff. I am thinking to study CPA and look for a job in USA. Thank you Rob for inviting Brian.
Brian, Hello, glad to see you well! Thanks for interview!
It is my pleasure!
Excellent discussion.
Wow very helpful and insight full.
Hello Brian, Im a recent subscriber of hock international from Passkey.
I don't know about other certification exams, but I passed part one and part 2 of the EA exam, and that wasn't easy. There's no way you pass those exams based on memorization. I had to read the material thoroughly in order to understand the questions and answer them. Taxation of businesses was not easy even though it was multiple choice. I wouldn't make the exams harder. Having said this, I will check out the other certifications I've never even heard of, like the CMA.
I'm learning through twice failing the exam that for me, approaching the EA exams seeking to memorize the material is **not** ideal
Congratulations on passing 2 of the there EA Exams!!! I have not yet taken the EA Exam, so I can't comment on its difficulty levels. But, if it was challenging, but passable, that is what we want it to be. The problem with memorizing is that you are not ready for any question that is a little bit different than what you have memorized. And so, when you get those questions that look at the topic from a difference perspective, it is hard to know how to answer unless you understand the topic. This is really a case of it being more efficient to spend more time studying when you study the first time, so you that you do not need to study a second time.
@@brianhock720thank you, Brian!
@@navehhall73I recommend doing the practice exams. Keep doing the questions until you get sick of it. If you don't have a tax background, I would read the material thoroughly. I hope you pass!
@@meypuim2951 great advice! Thank you!
Great interview
Great learning
Brian do you have CPA reviews (video) courses?
No, CMA
It should all be commensurate. I don't mind 5 years of school (I'm actually looking forward to "Woody Plants" class), but that should earn a very handsome salary coming out.
I’m here figuring out who needs a CPA?
That's the problem with associations who have taken over a market like the CPA in Canada. After my 4 year degree in accounting i had to take a 2 year program that taught me nothing new; however, employers believe the advertising of the CPA and won't hire someone without it. Sadly you waste 25k in tuition after your degree to get a credential that teaches you nothing beyond a degree but is highly valued by employers
I don't think you need a master's to become a CPA. I think it's just 150 hrs but not necessarily accounting master's courses.
If they're changing from bookkeepers to analysts, that should equal more value. More value = more pay. Pay up.
Law Degree comes out with $120k? That’s false. They come out lower than accountants lol 25:40
He would make it harder lol... academic puffery. What bulls#@t questions are you going to add? It's an entry level test to become a CPA. It's meant for kids out of college or maybe with a few years of experience. They don't know their hand from their foot and he's saying he wants to see more questions on how they would advise the company. He has the same mentality as every other boomer accountant. He had it soooooo hard and everyone else needs to have it just as hard as he did, but now it needs to be harder. You learn your trade on the job. CPA's go into all sorts of areas. I'm going into audit, but thank goodness they added another 10 questions about estate tax. We don't need more questions, we need more CPAs. This mentality is what is driving young people away.
These exams are just money grabs