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OB3 – Renaming the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

Before things get too far out of hand, we as the accounting profession need to set the record straight. Since 2017 we have been talking about TCJA – the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. Whatever your thoughts on the actual policy, we can all agree that TCJA rolled off the tongue very nicely. That brings…

Becker CPA Exam Review: Exclusive February Discount Codes

Becker CPA Exam Review is currently offering a 20% discount on select review packages from February 14th to 16th, 2025. Use codes 20FEB for Pro and FEBPLUS for Pro+. The affiliate endorses Becker for its effectiveness, sharing personal scores of FAR-96, BEC-96, REG-94, and AUD-89.

Best Order to Take CPA Exams for 2025

In a recent video, JP Thomas shares advice on how to strategically order CPA Exams in 2025, including pairing a Discipline Exam with a Core Exam, and placing remaining Core Exams. He also provides guidance on selecting the most suitable Discipline Exam through another video. Good luck and study hard!

Please don’t just pay the minimum payment!

Do you have debt from credit cards, auto loans, student loans, etc? If you do, you are in the same boat as I! While our debt racks up, at times in can seem like the only option is to pay the minimum and forget about the rest. But I URGE you, please consider paying more…

Free Practice CPA Exam from the AICPA

If you are just beginning your CPA Exam journey, you may not know of a free tool made available by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The AICPA, in conjunction with the National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA) and Prometric, administers and delivers the CPA Exam. The AICPA Board of Examiners…

Should I Take BEC before the CPA Exam Evolution?

If you are a current CPA Candidate taking your exams, you may be wondering how to navigate the CPA Exam Evolution coming up in 2024. This evolution primarily involves the exit of the BEC portion of the exam. BEC stands for Business Environment and Concepts. BEC has long been considered the easiest portion of the…

About Me

Hello! My name is John Paul Thomas. I go by John Paul, but most of my friends and family call me JP. I am from Evansville, Indiana where I grew up. I attended Reitz Memorial High School and then moved to Muncie, Indiana to attend Ball State University. While at Ball State University, I studied…