I admire the enthusiasm and passion you have for your craft. If others had 1/32 of your enthusiastic attitude, the world would be in better position. I enjoyed the sections that you taught - AUD and 1/2 FAR. You truly fueled my motivation to finish. Your unique learning techniques/phrases such as "add ilda", "OIF", and "OFI" are effective enough to remember when in the testing center.
| M. Rebenstorf Motorola |
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Before taking the CPA Exam, I would recommend to anyone to enroll in all four of the CPA Review Classes conducted by Northern Illinois University. These classes provide the necessary information and support in achieving that goal.
| E. Manus |  |
First and foremost, I would like to personally thank you and all of the faculty
/ staff involved with the NIU CPA review. All of your efforts to make the NIU
CPA Review a highly recognized and respected program have surely not gone unnoticed.
My confidence in your materials is second to none when it comes to exam time.
The planned course work that you and your staff provide have helped me successfully
pass three parts of the exam within this last July/August testing window.
Taking three exams within one test window was not an easy task; however, following
your prescribed homework/reading schedule this task became much more manageable.
Thanks to the NIU CPA Review and my own efforts, I have managed to capture the
following scores: FAR - 91, AUD - 99, and BEC - 84.
| B. Schramm |  |
Thank you so much for your dedication to your students, it is greatly appreciated. I tried other review courses, but yours was absolutely the most concise and complete. I really can not thank you enough!
| E. Trots |  |
People, people, people. NIU's staff is excellent at what they do. They are with you every step of the way. They genuinely care about your success. The material is second to none.
J. Thielmann
I had put off taking the CPA exam for quite sometime. I just felt it would be too stressful with a demanding career, three kids and a husband. When I took a job downtown, I began to wonder if I could use my time on the train to study which is exactly what I did. It worked really well for me and I feel highly honored to have had the opportunity to work with such a wonderful team at NIU. You are such an inspiration and I would recommend the program any day.
| A. Bankole-Hameed CHAC Inc. |
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I wanted to thank you for all your help with the CPA Review. I wanted to let you know that your Reviews helped me a great deal and your advice was crucial to helping me pass the exam. I only used the CPA Review handouts when I studied and they had all the information I needed to pass every section.
| K. Sharp Morgan Stanley |
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Debra, I wanted to pass along a brief note to let you know that with the help of the NIU CPA Review I passed the exam and that I appreciate the help you and the rest of the staff provided. Between changing career paths, a lot of business travel and keeping up with three kids under five, the CPA Review helped to focus my efforts and make the most of my available time to prepare. Thanks again and I'll gladly recommend the NIU CPA Review!”
D. Young, CPA!
I took all four NIU CPA review classes and passed each section the first time after taking the related class.
It had been 30 years since I had taken my accounting tax class but I passed REG on the first try after taking the NIU CPA review. Everything I know about tax, I learned in my NIU CPA review class.
The NIU CPA review didn't just prepare me well for the CPA tests; it prepared me well for being a CPA. It covered material that I had never run across in my MBA.
Even though I had gotten an A in Auditing the previous quarter, I didn't pass AUD when I tried it on my own. After taking the NIU CPA review course, I passed AUD easily on my second try.
| D. Towne |  |
Your program is unrivaled and your energy is inspiring. You're all OUTSTANDING!!
B. Cwick
Thank you for believing in me. There were some days that I think you believed in me more than I did myself. If I could offer one piece of advice to CPA candidates, it would be to always get back up. It's tough and it's frustrating but you just have to dust yourself off and keep going. Get past that you are probably not one of the 9% that passes the first time and keep plugging away. It's worth it. And you and your staff are well worth the price of admission.
| J. Hofferica, CPA |  |
You all do a tremendous job of supporting all of us candidates and I wanted to let you know that the efforts you put forth are truly appreciated! Without your support and help, I know that this process would have been much more difficult! I will definitely not hesitate to recommend the NIU CPA review to anyone who plans on taking the journey!!
D. Bargiel, CPA
Your material and guidance was great and I was able to pass Audit on my first try.
I stuck with it and took your other 3 review courses and now I have passed all
4 exams. You guys do a great job! I knew that I could pass the exam, but you truly
do an amazing job putting this entire program together.
| R. Sehgal |  |
I passed REG on the first attempt and I am thrilled. The NIU Review at DeKalb was instrumental in motivating me to study and take the exam. The Review format is impressive and interesting and it makes the exam seem MANAGEABLE for an extremely busy, working parent.
| C. Manalo |  |
Thanks to the CPA Review team for giving me the tools to succeed on this test! I took most of my accounting classes 20 years ago, but felt prepared and confident going into the exam room. You people are the BEST.
D. McNichols
2nd time was a charm. I could not have done it without your encouragement to suck it up, evaluate my weaknesses and hit it hard
| D. Kalet |  |
I may not have been a medal winner, but with it having been 18 years since my last accounting class, I am pleasantly surprised.
C. Woods
English is not my primary language, and my major in college was Finance. I don't
think I could have done this without the NIU CPA Review Course. The professors
and the class content were key in helping me prepare for all sections.
| K. Prieto | |
I wanted to thank you yet again for your amazing review class. Your course is
spot on in terms of content and delivery. Thanks for everything!
| G. Goodman |  |
I received my final results the other day that I passed the final section of the CPA exam. I am extremely happy. I thank you and your faculty for the support, knowledge and continuous encouragement throughout the process. It took me almost the entire 18 month time period. I would definitely advise and encourage any candidates to practice simulations and questions. The REG textbooks from the class provide a good basis for the exam. However, I truly believe answering questions and practicing allowed me to pass the exam that I had to re-take. It at least builds the confidence needed when going into the exam.
I also must admit that I took all of the review courses while working full
time (45+ hours a week), planning a wedding and changing jobs. People need
to know that by using NIU review courses, a person can pass the exam and work
more than full time at the same time. Many people just believe that it is impossible
to do both. But, I truly believe that the courses at NIU provide you with
a wonderful summary of the material that allows it to be managed while working
fulltime (plus planning a wedding and changing jobs). Thanks!
| S. Lashinski
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You helped me pass REG even after earning a B.S. in Accounting 30 years ago! The NIU CPA Review faculty's funny, lively, and interesting stories helped me remember the concepts and stay awake after a long day of work.
J. Kieckauskas
I would like to thank each and every one of you for your help during my recent exam. I recently took the Naperville class for BEC that ended in early May. I sat for the BEC section late May. I just found out my results today, and I received a 79! I want to thank you very much for helping answering questions during breaks, during the class and various emails I had during after the class wrapped up during my recent test experience.
I decided to take the Northern class based on my success from Northern in the past. I only had this one time left in May before I lost my AUDIT and ARE condition status. After countless hours of studying since my first attempt in 1999, (before Northern's help!), struggling with near passing scores over and over, I have never been so happy to receive today's news. The Northern material was great and the way it was presented helped me so much while I was sitting at that computer in May contemplating answers. I just purchased the Ethics course online and I'm ready to wrap that up to receive my certificate soon. It puts a smile on my face to see credit by each exam section. I wanted to thank you all so much I am very much looking forward to the day I receive my certificate.
| K. Studnicki |  |
If you could still recall that we had some discussion over the FAR - Simulation right after I took test. I have a piece of good news to share with you: I just received my FAR score report - 84!! I passed the FAR with a fairly good performance.
I want to thank you for all the encouragements and knowledge transferred, and I'll keep working and share with you more good news when they come up.
Y. Hu
I was a student in your AUDIT review last January in Hoffman Estates. I wanted to let you know that I PASSED the audit section; I got an 85. I received my results today and I am so relieved and excited.
I wanted to say THANK YOU; your class was EXCELLENT and helped me tremendously! Unfortunately I did not pass the BEC section of the exam, I received a 73.(oh so close) I take some comfort with the BEC section; due to the fact that it was my fault; I started a new job the month before I sat for the test (on May 26th) and did not prepare the way I should have. I will retake it as soon as I can in the August testing window. I am also going to register for your 7/17/06 Regulation course in downtown. I just wanted to update you and say thank you again for everything.
| R. Eshoo |  |
I am happy to report that I passed the FAR exam with a score of 77. I am on such a high right now. Although I was experiencing difficulties with my exam overlapping I was able to get through it all with the Grace of God and of course with your help as well.
I want to thank you so much for your concern and diligence in ensuring that each candidate understands the material put before them. I did not think I would ever be able to get on the right track again after spending so long in Iraq and dealing with the experiences I had to go through but I did and I am full of so much gratitude. Don't ever change your teaching style, you are the best.
D. Gayles
I passed the FAR! Thank you for all your devotion, encouraging words, and
faith. With you, it was a great and exciting adventure. It is such a rewarding
and relieving feeling and worth every single minute of studying! I encourage
every accountant to do it!
| B. Debek |  |
A few minutes ago I received my scores for FAR and BEC and I passed both of them! Your help, encouragement and kind heart helped me pass. Thank you very, very much!
D. Dan
The NIU CPA Review course was extremely thorough in its coverage of the test material. You gave me the knowledge and confidence to pass AUDIT even after being away from school for 15 years.
| A. Gottlieb |  |
I passed! The teaching, support, and motivation you provided along the way
helped me reach an important milestone in my life. It is evident that you really
care about your students and want them to succeed.
| R. Krzmarzick | |
The NIU CPA Review course was exactly the study motivation I needed. The outline
of the class helped me stay on a study schedule and never feel too overwhelmed.
The instructors used stories, acronyms, and shared personal experiences that
helped me learn the material.
| D. Hengtgen |  |
The NIU CPA Review provides live instruction by a knowledgeable staff of experienced professionals who all demonstrate a capacity for bringing their subjects to life with concrete examples while also emphasizing test taking techniques and effective study habits.
J. Bulger