Posts belonging to Category 'Goals'

March 9, 2010 | Posted by Steve (cpastories)
The other day I was talking to Leigh, a friend at work. Among the things we discussed was my preparation for the CPA exam, and how she prepared for her SPHRM and other certifications… She mentioned that her husband had told her, at some point, to treat her school or study as work. Set a [...]
Categories: CPA Exam Tips, CPA stories, Goals |
Tags: CPA Exam Tips, discipline, study, work |
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February 3, 2010 | Posted by Steve (cpastories)
This is a series in which I am thanking those who helped me pass the CPA exam.
Next up, my girlfriend, Mwayi!
When we see people who have accomplished something thank their family and friends, or go on an endless litany of how who did what when where, we sometimes don’t appreciate how certain people can make [...]
Categories: CPA, CPA Exam Tips, CPA stories, Goals, Happiness |
Tags: Mwayi, outliers, passing the CPA exam, Thanks |
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January 25, 2010 | Posted by Steve (cpastories)
This is a series in which I am thanking those who helped me pass the CPA exam.
image source: www.tech-exclusive.com
I met Joel when I was taking an undergrad Managerial Accounting class in 2004. It was a prerequisite for the MSA program [my undergrad degree was not in Accounting, so I had to take a ton of [...]
Categories: CPA, CPA stories, Goals, Happiness |
Tags: classmate, confidence, CPA helpers, friendship, outliers |
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December 31, 2009 | Posted by Steve (cpastories)
I was looking at some SAP career info and along the way, I found a book by an SAP mentor, Jon Reed, called Resumes From Hell. Here are sample chapters. My favorite sample chapter was: “If you don’t ask, I will: The Self-Questionnaire”. I look forward to getting the book; it appears to be both [...]
Categories: Fun (Jokes etc), Goals, Happiness |
Tags: career, jokes, resumes |
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December 20, 2009 | Posted by Steve (cpastories)
I just finished my Ethics exam a few minutes ago [scored 95], so I am now completely done with the CPA exams. It feels great to be done with that last part.
I had ordered the CD version of the exam. It was misdelivered about a week ago, and I contacted the AICPA. They were gracious [...]
Categories: CPA, CPA Exam Results Release Dates, CPA Exam Tips, CPA stories, Goals, Happiness |
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December 19, 2009 | Posted by Steve (cpastories)
Praise be to God in highest! What can I say? This is one of the many blessings I have received in my life, and especially in the past couple of weeks. I hope I will share them all some day. For the time being, let me share one: I have passed the remaining section of [...]
Categories: CPA, CPA stories, Goals, Happiness, REG, Spirituality |
Tags: CPA Exam Results, CPA stories, passed REG |
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November 2, 2009 | Posted by Steve (cpastories)
At the beginning of the day: What am I going to do today?
During the day: Am I doing what I planned to do? Is this activity moving me towards my day’s goals?
At the end of the day: Did I do what I planned to do? How well did I do it? Am I happy with my progress? [...]
Categories: CPA, CPA Exam Tips, Goals, Happiness |
Tags: effectiveness, focus, Goals, planning, purpose-driven life, result-oriented action |
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