[Anonymous]

Hey everyone!!! I know the topic is a bit broad but I think it is all something that everyone taking the CPA exam could seriously use a little bit extra of. So I propose this, why not have a page where everyone can talk about their story and receive the proper support and motivation from others. For instance, I have taken FAR (pretty sure I failed) and have taken AUD (good chance I failed) and am not studying for REG which I will be taking in about 3 1/2 weeks. I am at the point where I just don’t have the desire to study and it doesn’t help that I lack experience in taxes so I feel that I am already doomed from the beginning so why bother? In the mean time, not receiving my scores yet is not really helping and possibly could crumble me when they are released. I am sure I am not alone in this boat and it would really help to hear from others to know they/I am not alone either. I know we can all help eachother get through this it is just that I am very discouraged right now! This week will really be a test! How is everyone else doing?

[yankeeaccountant]

@april21,

Totally understand where you are coming from. Score release time is tough. It is very much a catch 22, the length of time to receive the scores can really do a number on your objectivity in regards to your performance. I always find myself second guessing, but honestly, since I took BEC on the first day of this last window, I can barely remember how it went. I am waiting on three scores and am trying to study for REG (hopefully my last exam!). I have to be honest and say I am not doing that well! I am behind in the schedule I set up for myself, in large part due to anticipation of scores and then because I feel a bit burnt out and to top it off summer is a tough time to study. I am definitely losing my motivation. But I am not going to let it take me out of my game. I think it is ok to veer off the track as long as you steer yourself back in. I didn't study all this weekend (between an office party my husband hosted at our house–about 43 people-yikes! then to Father's Day) but today I will start again and tweak my schedule and move on.

In regards to REG–I am in the same boat. I don't have experience in taxes either, but that doesn't mean you can't pass. You can do it. 3 1/2 weeks is still plenty of time to finish. I haven't scheduled my exam–I am trying not to jinx myself this time–so I am a bit flexible. Worst case scenario, can you change your exam date to give yourself a bit more time? The earlier you change it–the less money your will spend. Just a suggestion.

In regards to receiving bad news on scores–there have been plenty of us that have been in that boat. It is the unthinkable. But you can survive ! And move on. I am so thankful for this forum. It has been a lifesaver.

Best of luck to you….

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