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When the Cloud Crashes: The AWS Outage as a Real-World Case Study for the ISC Section of the CPA Exam
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage is a reminder of how one company’s infrastructure powers much of the modern world, and how fragile things become when that single point of failure breaks.
For CPA candidates, this was a live case study for the Information Systems and Controls section of the CPA exam.

Nikki Winston, CPA
5 min read


"Making the Right Choice: Which CPA Exam Section Should You Take First?"
Before picking course materials, CPA candidates must first figure out which CPA exam section take first and have a plan to stay on track.

Nikki Winston, CPA
3 min read


HB148 Applauded for New CPA Licensure Pathways + Expanded Accounting Practice Mobility in Georgia
HB148 is now law in Georgia, creating two new CPA licensure pathways and expanding mobility rules. Effective January 1, 2026, this legislation modernizes the profession and removes long-standing barriers without lowering standards. It affirms that experience and education can take different forms and still produce qualified CPAs prepared to serve and protect the public interest.

Nikki Winston, CPA
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Breaking Down the Significance of the New CPA Exam Pass Rates for Aspiring Accountants
This first report of CPA Evolution pass rates is cool. Aside from FAR, I'm not putting too much emphasis on this because there's too many

Nikki Winston, CPA
2 min read


CPA Exam Q&A: Dealing with Motivation, Procrastination, & Anxiety
As you get ready to get your NTS and start studying, I want to address the anxiety, procrastination, and stress that comes along with being a CPA candidate. Here's my thoughts on how to handle these things.

Nikki Winston, CPA
1 min read


The Simple and Easy Fix for the Accounting Pipeline Issue
Unpack the accounting pipeline issues of awareness, exposure, & access, and how millennial accountants are transforming the profession.

NikkWinstonCPA
4 min read


CPA Exam: A Summary of the REG and TCP Blueprints
Note that with CPA Evolution, the CPA exam has 3 core sections and 3 discipline sections. I explain core vs. discipline in the CPA Evolution

Nikki Winston, CPA
3 min read


What's Stopping You from Passing the CPA Exam?
When studying for the CPA exam, you're making a short-term sacrifice for a long-term gain.

NikkWinstonCPA
1 min read


Accounting in real life: why the FAR exam felt easier for me
Anytime you can find people who know what they're doing AND they're willing to teach you what they know, seize those moments.

NikkWinstonCPA
3 min read


Let's Keep the 150 Hours for CPA Licensure, but There's Still the Accounting Pipeline Problem...
This is part of the pipeline problem. Accounting students and CPA dandidates don't really know what they're getting into.

NikkWinstonCPA
2 min read


Memorizing Doesn't Work for the CPA Exam
If you're studying for the CPA exam for hours and still not learning anything, here's my CPA exam tips for multiple choice questions.

NikkWinstonCPA
2 min read


Why Black CPAs are so important + CPA Exam Q&A
A lot of candidates worry about CPA exam stress and how to manage it. They're also looking for advice on how to bounce back after failing a

NikkWinstonCPA
2 min read


CPA Exam Q&A: How to Combat Test Anxiety
I'm answering the question of how to deal with CPA exam stress and anxiety plus sharing my exam day tips to minimize your stress and nervou

NikkWinstonCPA
1 min read


Confidence Boosters & Tips for CPA Exam Practice Questions
Passing the CPA exam is about understanding what’s going on. We get caught up and get so deep in the questions that we don’t take that step

NikkWinstonCPA
3 min read


The Struggle is Real for Black Accounting Students . . . STILL
"71% of black CPA candidates & accounting students don't take the CPA exam out of FEAR.” Because they think it’s too hard or too expensive.

NikkWinstonCPA
2 min read


CPA Exam: Continuous Testing Explained
NASBA has implemented continuous testing, which could make your journey to a CPA credential a tad bit easier.

NikkWinstonCPA
2 min read


Overcoming CPA Exam Struggles: 5 Things to Keep In Mind
Overcoming CPA Exam Struggles: 5 Things to Keep In Mind

NikkWinstonCPA
5 min read


I am SO glad I failed the CPA exam.
I am SO glad I failed the CPA exam.

NikkWinstonCPA
4 min read


I Passed the CPA Exam! Check my post-CPA Vibes!!
I finally passed all 4 parts of the CPA exam!

NikkWinstonCPA
3 min read
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