[jeff]

Keep Moving Forward!

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

[WantMyLifeBck]

I am waiting for Audit also and I thought the sims were terrible!!!

REG - 83
BEC - 80
AUD - ??
FAR -

[Anonymous]

Greetings all!

I'm waiting on AUD from April and REG from May. Feel good about AUD, except that I was done WAY before the time limit, and not feeling great about REG (2nd attempt). Waiting not so patiently… 🙂

[jdiiorio]

Hi everyone,

I've been trying to stay away from posting to stay focused on my REG studying. I'm taking REG on July 1st!! so probably 4-5 days after we get out scores. I am so worried about AUD. I feel like the MCQ were fair. But the SIMS were awful awful awful.

Has anyone done terrible in seems this year and still passed?

ILLINOIS CANDIDATE
FAR - Passed
BEC - Passed
AUD - Passed

[hhiccd]

From an alumna of this site to you future alumni, this same time in March I was where you were. I took my last two sections of the exam in February and left one feeling okay (FAR) and one feeling absolutely horrible (REG). Having failed REG in November I had a pretty good understanding of what it took to pass and unfortunately what it took to fail. The second go round I easily guessed at 30% of the MC and my SIMs were horrific. I was just marking answers. While I waited for my scores in the weeks that followed, my emotions fluctuated between hope and despair. I am happy to say that I passed FAR and despite my certainty that I failed REG, I passed that too. I have never been so surprised in my life. If it can happen to me, it can happen to you! Don't lose the faith and best of luck to you all in the coming week!

BEC 11/2009 87
AUD 10/2010 75
REG 11/2010 73, 2/2011 80
FAR 02/2011 85
Licensed FL CPA as of 10/5/2011 Yay!!!

[Anonymous]

Anyone know the most recent update for a time frame for score release? Waiting on my final score

[yankeeaccountant]

@hhiccd,

Thanks for your post! I have been feeling anxious and of course my mind is wandering and I am starting to lose hope. I took the first of three exams on 4/1/2011 and they all seem to be a blur. So, it is good to hear positive vibes. I needed it..and I am sure lots of other people here on this forum can say the same.

Have a good weekend.

[Stewie]

Hey folks, I have been busy with my Doctoral program and not able to focus on score release. It seems that there are many people stressed about it and all that I can say is that I did the same thing. But in the end, worrying about it cannot change it.

One thing that I am interested in is the study of successful people and there are many things in common. The one that sticks out is the locus of control. Do we believe that we control our destiny or others control it? I would suspect that almost all, if not all, believe that WE control our destiny and thorugh our work, we will succeed. NASBA does not control YOUR future specifically. We all took the test and that test will be based on our preparation and focus on study.

I would be a hypocrite, if I told you that I am not anxious about the scores and an even bigger one, if I said that I am not impatient and that it crosses my mind, but to allow it to drive your life, makes no sense. Jeff has a prediction of next week, he is usually right (forgetting what happened last time, which was not due to his contact playing games with him or some “plan to mess with our heads”)

One thing about Kaplan (no, I don't work for them, I am currently in the Navy), they put out a calendar for us to study with. I know that other companies do similar things, but follow it! You probably did better than you think you did (I know that I did last time) and you control how you will do next time (if you have another section to complete).

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL AND LET GO OF WHAT YOU CAN'T!

Regards,

Stewie

REG - 91
AUD - 92
FAR - 88
BEC - OCT 2011

[WhyEvenTry]

I am anxious, in control of my own destiny, hardworking, etc………but I am still hopefull and check this forum everyday. It is a part of the waiting process, keeps the traffic up for Jeff's site (you're welcome Jeff), and tickles the feeling of optimism and excitement like a Groundhog Day of Christmas Eves. So……I think people should still express themselves if they so care, and spend time venting on the the external parties responsible for the release of scores. Anything to relieve the stress and anxiety of this waiting game is okay by me. Have a good day ; )

BEC - 71, 74, 77 (Feb - 2011)
FAR - 73, 78 (Feb - 2011)
REG - 83 (Nov 2010)
AUD - 71, 84 (May 2011) - Done!! CPA licensed in TX (July 2011)

[Anonymous]

@stewiecpa2011- That's not the point. Some of us have to plan our FUTURE studying based on how we did on our tests. Some of us are waiting on 2-3 scores and whether we pass or fail will determine what we will do next. I'm waiting for FAR and AUD and am having such a difficult time studying for REG. If I failed FAR, AUD, or both, I may have to stop studying REG and go back and retake. If I passed both, I really need to fully concentrate on REG and schedule a test date so I can start taking that part and move on. What we'll do next is determined by our score results. Impatiently awaiting for our scores has little to do with just finding out whether we passed or failed, but it has more to do with figuring out our next study plans. Don't forget, we have only 18 months to pass all 4 parts and this 3 month wait is eating up that time.

[mla1169]

Stewie I agree, we have to realize that all of the worry in the world will neither speed up the score release nor add points to our score. Even if our very lives depended on the score results, we have to remind ourselves how our time is productively spent. And of course like yourself we all do stress anyway.

What are you going for a Doctorate in? And what was it that made you decide to continue on. People in my family joke that I will not be content with my MS in Accounting when I get it in December (because I have evolved into a perpetual student) and I wondered what else is out there…….

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[pshustler]

@crazycdn1012 – may I ask for advice on what you did on FAR to get such a good grade? Just started reviewing and it is so much material. I cant imagine how anybody takes FAR and another test in the same window.

Thanks

BEC - 86
AUD - 94
REG - 88
FAR - 89

[Jpgrocho]

@crazycdn1012

I would also like to know your study strategy.

10/03/12 AUD- 91!!!
12-07-12 BEC- 75!!! (Half way)
01/18/13 REG - 68, 78.
02/28/13 FAR -68, 65 11/6/13 PLEASE!!!!
Using Becker Self Study 2012

[Anonymous]

I am not near as anxious as I was last quarter when I was waiting on my last score. The fact that the AICPA and NASBA would not communicate anything about the delayed score release made it 100x worse. On March 29, I saw I failed BEC and lost credit for REG.

At least this time we know it will be the “third week of June”. I've just accepted that it will be June 29. Like Stewie said, there's no reason to get all worked up about something we have no control over.

Also this is my 8th score release so maybe I'm just desensitized to it now.

[yankeeaccountant]

@Allyson,

This time I am feeling a bit more anxious, not just about the scores but about all the indirect effects of them. I had hoped to start looking for a job in July so that I could be back at work in the fall. But if I fail any of the three exams I took, then that throws a dart into the whole thing. Things tend to all glob together making things messy. The university that my son attends just announced a proposed 12% hike in tuition for this fall, and my son found out yesterday he has jury duty for two weeks starting on Tuesday. UGH. So, he will lose out on wages (and tips–he is a waiter), which are used for helping with school. Typically, I think I could take this in stride, but I think I am overreacting b.c of score release.

Did I mention I am 4 chapters behind on studying REG?! I need to stop whining and get to it. I need to “let go”…can't control everything. That is good advice.

Have a great day.

[Anonymous]

Yankee, I think you have valid reasons to be anxious. I made myself sick last quarter. I was so obsessed with the scores, I didn't do tax returns for 2 weeks and ended up losing out on a LOT of commissions. Sending snarky Facebook comments to the AICPA and NASBA was not the best use of my time. LOL!

Can he get out of the jury duty?

I'm right here with you on REG. I can't seem to get out of R1.

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