[Journey to Fate]

Hi all and Happy Easter to everyone!

Well, my audit rematch was yesterday. To give you a little background:

Back in mid-feb i failed with a 63, a vast improvement back when i started this journey in 2008, took a hiatus for a years, etc. Now back in full ninja mode and not giving up til I get it. i prepared harder than i had for any CPA exam. Ninja audio, ninja notes thousands of MCs, i was ready for this exam.

So when I finally sat down to take the exam and started, I felt like I struggled more this time than last time, because the material seemed more difficult for me, for whatever reason, i’m not sure.

I used all the advice you guys have given me such as RTFQ and utilizing the research tab for sims, but as I walked out of the exam, I just don’t feel confident. I felt like it was harder than last time and I struggled more. Maybe it was because i was more ready this time, Im not sure, but i just wish i walked out of the exam feeling better than I did.

So now i’m here, BEC in a month and a half and I feel dissapointed. I feel like I didnt pass AUD and am starting to think maybe I am just not smart enough to pass this exam. I promise myself and my family that I will never ever give up, and i WON’T, but today is just one of those days, where you feel like you will never be able to reach the promised land. I am sure many of you know what i’m talking about. I’m taking a day off today and then back to BEC tomorrow. I am staying focused and putting it behind me.

BEC- 67, 69

[mla1169]

If it makes you feel any better I left my 3rd aud exam in tears knowing for a fact that I failed it and started studying again that very same night. If I could have scheduled round 4 before scores were released I would have. I was shocked with an 84! You may still be surprised!

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Anonymous]

I had to run out of the testing room once during a REG exam to throw up. I've sat at the computer screen crying during BEC. I've walked out of the testing center, called my husband and told him that “I'll be taking that one again”. I got an 82. I've had to sit in the parking lot for 20 minutes before I felt like it was safe for me to drive because I had been crying. You are not alone. I've never felt “confident” about passing any exam. I've felt “better”, meaning I didn't get another 61 but I'm not sure I passed. Take the day to regroup and then go after the next one with a vengeance!

[Journey to Fate]

@kricket thanks for the vote of confidence. I just don't know. I'm looking forward to starting new material for BEC tomorrow but in the back of my head I am thinking about audit still, I know I Need to move forward though and will starting tomorrow.

It just is very upsetting because I felt good in feb and got a 63, studied alot and now feel like two months later I took a step backwards. It's just dissapointing

@reza how did u do??

BEC- 67, 69

[Anonymous]

Happy Easter to you as well. I remember when I walked out of my BEC exam in January I knew , just knew that I would be back for a 5th time. I got really mad during the exam. Frustrated, wanting to through the pencils, computers. Anything not attached to the wall. I even went and did some retail therapy after the exam just to feel better. Imagine my suprise on February 3 when I passed with a 75. I took REG in February and felt good about the test. Didn't pass. Hang in there. Move on to the next one. You candothis!!

[Anonymous]

Wanting to throw stuff, not through. Good grief.

[Journey to Fate]

Candothis- thank you for the words of encouragement.

I appreciate the vote of confidence. I've seen a few posts with people saying thy are sure thy failed then found out they passed. I just don't know. I felt like I struggled during way too many parts of the exam.

I treat each time as a learning experience but wondering what it will take to pass bc I'm an awful test taker and sometimes feel like I just can't quite overcome it

I know one thins for sure my days of giving up are over

BEC- 67, 69

[yankeeaccountant]

Journey

First and foremost. I feel for you. IMO Audit is one hell of a pisser . But for me , it was my beast. It took me 4 times to get past it. Don't let the exam get the best if you, one exam doesn't tell the whole story , hell two exams don't tell it either. Keep moving on, it is a test of knowledge but also a test of endurance. I think audit is one of the hardest to read because there aren't any calculations to gauge if it is getting harder. The wordiness and particulars of audit are so hard to quantify. My last try I really didn't think it was any different than the last (74) but was surpsised to see that I passed. keep the faith and keep pushing through….you will get there:)

[yankeeaccountant]

@ kricket

I totally agree with you. I never felt like I passed. The times I did pass were times I could say, I really knew my stuff and studied hard, but I never would have put any money on a bet!

[Journey to Fate]

@yankee – i appreciate the words of encouragement. As it has now been 2 days since I took AUD, I am sure that I didn't pass. As I look over BEC material and begin to get in to the thick of it, I find myself questioning questions (doesnt sound right but is what im doing) that I did or did not get right on Audit. I am officially past AUD now and keeping my focus on BEC. I am not sure what I am getting at, but I appreciate all the support everyone has given me on the boards.

It is wierd. Thinking back – I actually felt a bit more comfortable on the SIMs as I definitely feel like I did better the second time around. I dont think I crushed them, but I think i improved.

The MCs I was just all around confused on way too many questions. As many people have said, I got many of the questions down to two answers, but then there were some questions I was just compltely confused. The wording really got to me.

I just don't' get it because I did 2500+ MCs and really grasped the material better than Feburary, yet I felt more confused this time around, it felt tougher and I felt much much less better going out of the test this time around.

Last time I thought I had a chance of passing and got a 63, thats what scares me this time around because i feel less confident.

I know it's time to move on and focus, but I guess it just doesnt sit well with me which has been one of my biggest obstacles, is overcoming that deteriorating feeling after not doing well on the exam. Either way, I'm not giving up this time and thats ALL THAT MATTERS.

BEC- 67, 69

[rezaking]

Hey Journey.. sorry I couldnt respond till now.. I feel like you think you didnt do better than last time because you actually knew the material better.. I had the same exact feeling when i walked out of BEC and was surprised to see I comfortably passed. I really have a strong feeling youll pass it.. id be shocked if you didnt get a 12 point bump after preparing so well..

As for me, i am not sure how to feel or what to think..

Testlet 1 was a walk in the park.. by the time i finished it I was already having dreams of celebrating with a passing grade.. that dream died as soon as i got to testlet 2 and 3.. which were horribly hard and tricky. then the sims absolutely killed me.. so i know i did well on the MCQ's but 4 of the sims i had to guess my way through.. research was easy.. and the other two i think i did well on.. so i really hope i did enough for a 75.. I really dont want to open this book again! im moving on to REG tonight tho.. theres no time to waste. you should do the same! we cant change anything now.

BEC - Passed
REG - 7/21/2012
AUD - 8/18/2012
FAR - 11/10/2012

[Journey to Fate]

@reza so you feel better or worse than last time?

Everyone is right though. It's time to put audit behind me and focus on BEC. I have done several hours today and plan to do some more tonight.

i REALLY appreciate everyones support. The next month i will be in full dedication mode.

Today has been better than the last few days, as i have been really down in the dumps about how Audit went.

Heres my question…..why is it good to feel like u struggled in the exam rather than feel good about it? because the questions are harder if your doing better?

BEC- 67, 69

[rezaking]

well ill be honest with you.. when i walked out of BEC I was so sure i had failed it i started studying for it again for about 4 days.. then i was talked out of it by my brother in law whos a cpa.. when i found out i had passed BEC i was really surprised. usually when you over prepare you pick out the ones you got wrong by thinking about it over and over.. but then you forget all the ones you got right.. Im hoping same thing happened for AUD. going in and coming out i felt like i did for BEC.. but for the sims i felt the same.. so if i do fail im 100% sure its the sims cuz i did really well on the MCQ's.

this waiting part is horrible.. but we have no choice but to move on.. cant waste time. i want this whole thing behind me ASAP.

BEC - Passed
REG - 7/21/2012
AUD - 8/18/2012
FAR - 11/10/2012

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