The things people say that make us feel good/better

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  • September 4, 2011 at 3:20 pm #161576
    Anonymous
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    I know this thread may not be so popular, as it’s probably easier to come up with things people say that bother us, (no offense intended, Mla1169, I posted what annoys me already, but I wasn’t sure if it was appropriate to post what things people say that make me feel good on that thread also) but I feel like starting it anyway; I’m in a grateful mood.

    When people tell me they could never do what I do, they would never be able to study for 4 exams that require so much self-discipline and foregoing of much relaxing time/having fun.

    When people appear impressed and ask for advice about going back to school/studying for the cpa because they never went further than they’re bachelor’s.

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  • September 4, 2011 at 3:45 pm #401919
    mla1169
    Participant

    I think this is a great idea!

    When coworkers remind me there is not a single CPA in our accounting staff and not even the president of finance has accomplished what I have.

    When my now 12 year old daughter chose me to write about as her hero because I work so hard and still find time for her.

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

    Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

    September 4, 2011 at 9:51 pm #401920
    T-rex
    Participant

    “12 hour marathons would be a bit much for me, but that's why you'll pass and I'll never willingly so much as step up to the starting gate for the damned exam!”

    AUD - 95, BEC - 85
    REG - 85, Rawrrrrrr FAR - 88
    Used Becker for all sections.
    CA candidate not residing in CA

    September 6, 2011 at 7:15 pm #401921
    khachik2003
    Participant

    it doesn't matter whether you pass or fail because it won't matter once you're dead

    September 7, 2011 at 2:26 am #401922
    mnCPAwannabe
    Member

    I originally hated when people told me “You are smart, you will pass.” But I now love it, because they are right. It's become the mantra of my studying. I'm not saying I will pass the first go around. But I am smart, and I will pass this thing.

    FAR: 84
    AUD: 95
    REG: 78
    BEC: 88
    ETHICS: 100

    September 7, 2011 at 5:29 pm #401923
    funnyorCPA
    Participant

    “You're taking the CPA exam? Looks like your future is secure”

    “I could never do what you do”

    “Congratulations on passing AUD”

    “Congratulations on passing BEC”

    “Congratulations on passing FAR”

    “Hey hot stuff, come here often?”

    CPA - Done
    CFE - Done

    My life as an auditor at a small CPA firm:

    https://anauditorslife.blogspot.com/

    September 7, 2011 at 5:34 pm #401924
    jomarie
    Participant

    “We are all behind you”

    “I give you tons of credit for not giving up”

    Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
    AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
    REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
    FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
    BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
    After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

    September 7, 2011 at 5:54 pm #401925
    kandisjoy
    Participant

    My boss (a CPA): “Trust me, it's worth your while to get your CPA license. It will open doors and create opportunities. It will all be worth it.”

    Oh and this last time he gave me his business credit card to pay for my third attempt at REG: “Pass this time. I don't think I can justify paying for it again.” Although i'm not sure that's really encouraging.. lol It was still really nice of him to pay for it!

    People ask me sometimes if a certain guy that I work closely with is a CPA. He's a really smart guy, definitely going places. But not a CPA. So I respond “The only CPAs that work for our company are the Controller and CFO. That's it.” It makes people's eyes go really wide.

    FAR: 71, 77
    BEC: 70, 82
    AUD: 62, 78
    REG: 71, 68, 85

    CA Licensed 11/2011

    September 7, 2011 at 7:26 pm #401926
    jomarie
    Participant

    My boss keeps telling me “Your name going on the sign out there” or “I'm going to make a reverse parking spot for JoMarie, CPA”

    Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
    AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
    REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
    FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
    BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
    After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

    September 7, 2011 at 7:57 pm #401927
    kandisjoy
    Participant

    @jomarie – sounds like a nice boss 🙂

    FAR: 71, 77
    BEC: 70, 82
    AUD: 62, 78
    REG: 71, 68, 85

    CA Licensed 11/2011

    September 7, 2011 at 7:58 pm #401928
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Text to my BFF right after REG: “Well this is by far the worst I have ever felt after leaving an exam”

    BFF: “That's it. I'm going to their playground and stealing all their toys. They can't play with you any longer. Bastards”

    September 7, 2011 at 8:04 pm #401929
    jomarie
    Participant

    @kandisjoy – He's a wonderful person to work for. He has really been supportive and pushing for me. Everyone in my office has.

    Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
    AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
    REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
    FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
    BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
    After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

    September 7, 2011 at 8:05 pm #401930
    jomarie
    Participant

    @Allyson – LOL…I LOVE IT!!!!

    Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
    AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
    REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
    FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
    BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
    After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

    March 3, 2013 at 3:03 pm #401931
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    “I couldn't pass it if I had to take it today! There's too much stuff to know.” said the boss who got his license in 1969!

    March 4, 2013 at 4:17 am #401932
    MCLKT
    Participant

    Fall down seven times, stand up eighth time.

    A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
    *NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

    March 4, 2013 at 2:26 pm #401933
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I have faith in you !!

    Praying for you.. 🙂

    I know you will pass next time!

    We are so proud of you… YOu worked so hard!!

    Stop complaining and pass the exam ASAP . We miss you ..:D

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