[Anonymous]

This is pretty self-explanatory, what have you been eating before the exam and do you think it helps you concentrate/focus? Before my 2 exams, I had pasta the night before for some carbs and some protein in the morning consisting of oatmeal, hard boiled eggs, or yogurt. I felt pretty focused while taking the test. Anyone else?

[SIMSLAYER]

One can of baked beans, and then I wash it down with a double espresso;-)

But seriously, I think the oatmeal you mentioned is a good idea and that's what I do the morning of the test. I pesonally wouldn't do the hard boiled eggs because that would have the same effect on me as what I mentioned above. I also bring a banana and a trail mix type of snack (homemade, not the gas station convenience store kind) to bring with me for the car ride over. Usually mixed nuts, raisins, dried cranberry, etc. Stuff that will stick with you for a while so that you won't get hungry half way through the test, but nothing that may cauase stomach issues. I don't like to take any breaks (bathroom or other) during the exams.

FAR- 81
AUD- 93
BEC- 79
REG-

[makinthemagic]

I tried to eat but most days was too nervous. In my experiences, going back to ACT testing in high school, a good breakfast usually means a good score. I usually ate a bagel and chased it with plenty of mountain dew. For FAR I had to travel farther than my other tests, so I stopped at McD's for a pancake breakfast. My theory held true. Biggest, arguably hardest test, working full time, with the least prep time and most travel time, yet I did ok.

Bec 4/11/11 91
Aud 7/11/11 75
Reg 8/31/11 80
Far 5/24/11 86
Ethics - 98
California Licensed CPA
Illinois Registered CPA

[jeff]

The same thing I eat every day for breakfast: Coffee 🙂

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[NYCpat]

Snackwell's protein bars (2), an apple and/or a banana.

All 3 are good appetite suppressors and the protein bar will keep your mind off of food for the 3-4 hours.

Low on liquids as I don't want to have to go to bathroom.

BEC - 82
AUD - 65; retake Feb 2013
FAR - April 2013
REG - July 2013?

[samores]

I have a CPA Exam breakfast which I have used for both of my exams so far. I scramble 3 eggs with shredded cheddar cheese on top, 2 slices of bacon and 2 pancakes with syrup/butter. I also have a glass of apple juice and a glass of 1% milk. It's an awesome breakfast and ensures I am not hungry during the test! Also, no coffee before exams but if you have to 1 cup max.

FAR - 79!
AUD - 79!
BEC - 5/30/12
REG - ?

[Anonymous]

oatmeal, orange juice, and cereal bar. I also drink gatorade and make sure I use the restroom before I sign in the center.

[Anonymous]

8 double cheeseburgers and large onion rings 😀

[SIMSLAYER]

Cash$- Damn!! You must put in serious work in the Prometric bathroom before your exam;-)

FAR- 81
AUD- 93
BEC- 79
REG-

[pacific1]

I typically like to test in the morning so I don't eat or drink anything before, I like to make sure I don't have to take any breaks.

[rezaking]

3 bananas.. 2 apples (with peanut butter)

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

[Lisa_Jane]

I eat a good meal with a lean protein, some beans, a complex carb (barley, bulghar wheat, etc.), and some veggies. I make sure I'm satisfied and not hungry. When the exam is over I am STARVING. Next time I'm bringing a snack- like half a peanut butter sandwich, to get me through the rest of the exam. We are allowed to have some water and food outside of the exam, but usually you are racing to get back in to the exam.

FAR Passed 5/28/14
AUD Passed 1/22/13
BEC Passed 7/12/13
REG Passed 5/9/14
Virginia CPA license issued July 2014

[jenuno01]

I eat hardcore Mexican food. It gives me mad gas though, so probably not recommended.

Class of 2012

[Anonymous]

pple plz don't eat anything that makes you fart like a horse. It's really grotesque….

[jenuno01]

@CPATerminator you're back! What's up my doode! How was Mexico?!!?!?! LOL @ “grotesque”

Class of 2012

[Anonymous]

1. I was never gone-just kind of tired of reading the same old…lol

2. Mexico-Impresionante-it was like taking my current life and raising it to the 10th power

3. Seriously, sometimes I wonder if some people get paid to fart

weren't you taking REG this month?

[Author]

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