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I’m Diffie, a graduate accounting student and CPA candidate. I break down accounting and finance topics in plain English, with notes on life as a grad student — for CPA candidates, accounting students, and anyone curious about how numbers and real life intersect.
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My 21st Year: Systems, Drugs, and Everything In Between
December 11, 2023I had been in the U.S. for about two months. I celebrated my 21st birthday with a dinner in my…
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Recent Reflections: How to Actually “Practice” Your Mindset
First off, I owe you all an apology for the recent lack of updates due to my academic commitments. I’ll be managing…
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The Subprime Mortgage Crisis: The Domino Effect Behind Greed
In the 1970s, class contradictions in the United States gradually became apparent. Stagnant income levels for ordinary people meant their consumption demands…
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Step-by-Step: My 2024-2025 U.S. Grad School Application Process
In this article, I want to share how I completed my U.S. Master’s application all by myself in the winter of 2024.…
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My Journey of Job Hunting in the US — How I Made Decisions and Grew Through Each Step
In September 2023, I arrived in the United States. During my first month, I started participating in student-run business organizations on campus.…
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Hello,
I’m Diffie
Welcome to my basement—a cozy corner of the internet where I write about CPA prep, accounting, and the life happening around it.
Most days, that means breaking down accounting rules in plain English. Other days, it’s sharing what life looks like as a Wake Forest University graduate (Master of Accountancy, Class of 2026) navigating school, work, basketball, and everything in between.
If you’re studying for the CPA, working in accounting, or just curious about how numbers and real life intersect—welcome! This is a space for learning, reflecting, and figuring things out as we go.
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