[Anonymous]

I initially began trying to tackle the CPA exam August 2012. I sat for AUD first and received a 68. I wasn’t too terribly disappointed considering it was my first exam ever. Next I took BEC and was unsuccessful as well. Still not feeling too discouraged I took AUD for the 2nd time and once again did not pass. After the 3 exam attempts and countless hours of studying wasted I was defeated. I decided that maybe I needed to find a different career path or maybe a long break to get rejuvenated. After almost a 6 month break I decided I was going to be a CPA, some way some how. So in September 2013 I hit the books again. I gave it what I thought was my all and took AUD October 15th and came out of the exam feeling decent. Unfortunately though, I found out today I scored a 73. I am crushed and questioning if I am even capable of this.

Someone please tell me what should be my next step… I have been studying for BEC and am scheduled to take it on Dec 1. Being a CPA is really something I want to accomplish but all these road blocks are making me question if I am on the right path.

[Anonymous]

I failed AUD 7 times before I passed it on the 8th try. My last 4 scores before that pass were 72, 71, 74 and 74.

You don't fail until you give up!! Take a day and be PO'd and then hit it again. If you can get a 73, you can get a 75+.

Good luck!

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