[FlaglerAmanda]

I graduated December 2013, started my experience requirement the same time. I’ve taken the majority of the additional classes since then – just have two business classes left. Plan was to complete all 4 sections/experience/150 Hours all at the same time.

Husband was on board – but kind of glossed over the detail of how freaking busy I’d be working for a tax/compilation firm AND getting all of this done. He only heard the part of “Done in one year”. He’s now emotionally involved with an ex girlfriend — and we’ve had these issues MANY times in the past.

It’s hard to concentrate on Gleim when your life is falling apart, ya know?

FAR - 86
BEC - 88
REG - 83
AUD - 74, 89 Done!!!!

Two business classes between me and being a FL CPA!!!

[FlaglerAmanda]

And yes, I have two daughters, 10 and nearly 8.

FAR - 86
BEC - 88
REG - 83
AUD - 74, 89 Done!!!!

Two business classes between me and being a FL CPA!!!

[Lion_of_the_Rock]

Whenever my wife and I have a huge fight it ends with “we can't afford to do anything anyway. Can't pay for childcare.”

Childcare in the DC metro area is like a small mortgage.

BEC - 78
AUD - 75
REG - 74, 79
FAR - 75

You have to buy a ticket to win the raffle.

[EverybodyswaitingfortheCPA]

@Gatorbates – absolutely. Many people don't realize that children are like sponges. They're going to absorb whatever you put them in. I'm sorry @FlaglerAmanda. We shouldn't be judgemental or jump to conclusions, but wth is wrong with your man!? I'm with you in the fact that I simply, cannont, even begin to understand why someone can continue to act the way he has been. Smh and hoping for the best for you! You deserve better and will get it, whether it be with him or someone else!

BEC - ✔ REG - ✔ AUD - ✔ FAR - ✔

Becker + NINJA MQCs for FAR

Licensed January 2015

[mla1169]

Let me preface what I'm about to say by saying yes, married people should make every attempt to make the marriage work. It is a commitment that should be taken very seriously.

That said, kids are better off when their parents are happy. No matter how much you THINK you hide your issues they sense it, they're smarter than you realize. There is nothing wrong with being a divorced parent as long as both parents put the kids first despite their differences.

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Lion_of_the_Rock]

Sadly not many put the kids first even after divorce. Too much time spent looking for somebody else on Tinder or Facebook.

Not trying to be funny, I think it is sadly true.

BEC - 78
AUD - 75
REG - 74, 79
FAR - 75

You have to buy a ticket to win the raffle.

[mla1169]

That's true Lion. When I divorced we decided our home was not “my” home or “his” home but the kids' home. So on the weekends when he had the kids I packed up my stuff and went to stay with my parents and he stayed at the house with the kids. We didn't do that forever but for the first 2 years or so, and I really believe it made it easier for my kids at the time.

6 years after we divorced, we got remarried. Yeah, its the definintion of insanity………

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[EverybodyswaitingfortheCPA]

@mla1169 – Good for you! That's great to hear that you were back with your husband. My pastor said it perfectly when he said that kids shouldn't be the center of the marriage, but rather the marriage should be the focus and the kids supported by the healthy relationship of their parents.

I think a big thing in relationships is to not forget to keep dating one another! Make time and be selfless.

BEC - ✔ REG - ✔ AUD - ✔ FAR - ✔

Becker + NINJA MQCs for FAR

Licensed January 2015

[FlaglerAmanda]

Yeah, I beg for dates. Arrange for the sitter, the entertainment and still I take a back seat.

FAR - 86
BEC - 88
REG - 83
AUD - 74, 89 Done!!!!

Two business classes between me and being a FL CPA!!!

[Gatorbates]

Typical Seminole male. Should have gone for a Gator. ;o)

Licensed Florida CPA:
B: 71, 73, 79
A: 83
R: 78 (expired), 77
F: 74, 74, 80

It's finally freaking over.

[FlaglerAmanda]

@Gator – my boss is a gator & he's no better.

FAR - 86
BEC - 88
REG - 83
AUD - 74, 89 Done!!!!

Two business classes between me and being a FL CPA!!!

[Anonymous]

Good information in here. I am the product of two divorced parents, who waited until after my sister and I graduated high school and were in college. We both knew for years that it was going to happen, so no need to sugarcoat what's happening. My parents are both very cordial with each other and my dad comes over every weekend to help out with stuff around the house. I think this is a big reason why my family is still pretty close.

My mom asked me the other day how the divorce affected me, and I told her it didn't bother me at all because she and my dad didn't fight over anything. In the end, they were both much better off apart because there wasn't any petty squabbling going on all the time. Being up front and honest with your children about it makes it a lot easier, trust me.

[Excel14]

@Flagler:

Don't say that to a Gator, since they always see the “Winston”, and not the “Hernandez”, in most topics brought up between fan bases. @Gator: And I'm just pulling your chain man, so no hard feelings. lol

What do they call an accounting person, who only managed a 75 on all four parts of the CPA exam....you got it, CPA!!!

BEC (2/28/16) ----- 78
FAR (09/10/16)-----
AUD
REG

CIA, CGAP, CFE

[tomq04]

My great aunt and uncle re-married 3 times… to themselves.

REG- (1) 76
FAR- (2) 64, (5)74, (7)83 (Over achiever!)
AUD- (3) 70, (4) 75
BEC- (6) 75

[mla1169]

Oh no tomq! Not going for a hat trick here lol!

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[acctaks]

Damn will he feel dumb when you're all done and you have the $$$ and ability to travel and do whatever else it is you like to do. If you had the same problems in the past then drop him! Through thick and thin right? Think of it as a blessing in disguise. I'm a single guy and I'm currently trying to date but the ladies I meet just don't understand what I'm trying to accomplish. When I'm done I know I'll be closer to the life that I want for myself. People come in and out of life. Nothing is constant.

F-Pass
A-Pass
R-Pass
B-Pass

I'm a CPA!

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