Blake and David meet with Kenyth Holdefer, who shares his unconventional path to becoming a CPA. Kenyth details how he obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in just over four months through Western Governors University's competency-based education model, followed by passing all four CPA exams within six months. Kenyth highlights his transition from a successful career in mortgages to public accounting, emphasizing the potential for alternative educational paths in addressing the accounting profession's talent shortage.

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How Kenyth Got His CPA Credits in 3 months and 36 Days

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How Kenyth Got His CPA Credits in 3 months and 36 Days