Wheeler is thrilled to congratulate Linh Nguyen on passing her final CPA exam, closing out a daunting chapter in her path to CPA licensure.
Linh has spent the last 9 months committed to this CPA journey while dealing with 3 tax seasons (9/15, 10/15, and 4/15), which took an incredible amount of time and energy. Passing the last of her exams means no more 10-hours of studying on weekends! She’s looking forward to being available to spend more time with family and friends now that it’s behind her.
When asked about the toughest part, Linh shared that Audit was the most difficult exam because memorizing the materials by heart does not guarantee a pass. “We need to know how to apply the materials and make real judgments.” A tip for those looking to take this exam: “One effective way to prepare for the test better, [was] to do several sets of multiple-choice questions, write down the concepts I was not sure about and use them as review materials minutes before taking the exam.”
Linh’s best advice is to find a study method that works for you. A little background on her CPA journey: “I applied to sit for the exam in 2019 and was studying for the first exam on and off for 3 years but never took it because I never felt ready. Until I developed my own system of studying, [then] it took me 5-6 weeks to prepare for each exam and pass them on first try. So, if you ever have doubts in yourself, it is not that you are not good enough, it is just you haven’t found what works for you.”
Now that Linh is done with her CPA exams, she can’t wait to start her NEXT journey, the Master of Science in Taxation program at San Jose State University. This will give her the rest of her credits toward licensure and be a major accomplishment in and of itself. We’re proud to have Linh on the team and are cheering her on in her next season!