[mel_hamnation]

How in the world do you that have children (my sweet baby is 2 1/2) find time to devote to studying, working, and still find time to spend with your children?

REG - 78 (1/13)
BEC - 82 (4/14)
FAR - 87 (5/14)
AUD - 92 (5/14)

[mla1169]

Yup at night after they were in bed and lunchtime at work.

Little things make a huge difference too. Paper plates and silverware to save time doing dishes, when you cook double or triple it to freeze for a quick and easy reheat another time, crockpot meals to save time. A sitter for a couple of hours on the weekend.

It's beyond exhausting but it's not forever and worth the sacrifice.

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Roseanne87]

I just found out I got a 73 on audit. I too work full time and have two kids. Finding time to study is tough. I have been going it to the office a 6 and not starting work till 8. I find that I remember more then if I tried to do it after they are in bed for the evening…….but seeing that I failed, clearly that method isn't working. So back to the drawing board I go!

Audit- 2/28/2014 UGH 73--8/2/2014 85!!!!

[Roseanne87]

I just found out I got a 73 on audit. I too work full time and have two kids. Finding time to study is tough. I have been going it to the office a 6 and not starting work till 8. I find that I remember more then if I tried to do it after they are in bed for the evening…….but seeing that I failed, clearly that method isn't working. So back to the drawing board I go!

Audit- 2/28/2014 UGH 73--8/2/2014 85!!!!

[Anonymous]

I wish I had good advice, but I cannot study with my children awake. I can get 2-3 hours in after they go to bed, but I'm so exhausted that I don't retain as much then as I do if I have the house to myself on a weekend day. Luckily my parents live nearby and will watch the kids a couple times each week so I can study as soon as I get off work. It's hard and I kick myself everyday for not doing this before I had them. I feel like they get shafted all the time. I miss them. They miss me. BUT I just keep telling myself that the quicker I get this done the sooner I can spend as much time with them as I want (well when I'm working). Mine are 1,2, and 4 and they all want attention. My husband tries to watch them when he isn't at work, but they still want mommy. I can't have the open door policy because I wouldn't get any studying done at all. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I wish I had good advice, but I cannot study with my children awake. I can get 2-3 hours in after they go to bed, but I'm so exhausted that I don't retain as much then as I do if I have the house to myself on a weekend day. Luckily my parents live nearby and will watch the kids a couple times each week so I can study as soon as I get off work. It's hard and I kick myself everyday for not doing this before I had them. I feel like they get shafted all the time. I miss them. They miss me. BUT I just keep telling myself that the quicker I get this done the sooner I can spend as much time with them as I want (well when I'm working). Mine are 1,2, and 4 and they all want attention. My husband tries to watch them when he isn't at work, but they still want mommy. I can't have the open door policy because I wouldn't get any studying done at all. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I have no good advice since I waited until my kids went to college to even attempt this monster. I do want to say that I think those with children at home studying and completing cpa exam must be superheroes who wear a cape and tights under their work suits! Kudos to you!

[Anonymous]

I have no good advice since I waited until my kids went to college to even attempt this monster. I do want to say that I think those with children at home studying and completing cpa exam must be superheroes who wear a cape and tights under their work suits! Kudos to you!

[Mel]

I'm a single mom and the way I keep my child occupied is by lots of tv and ABCmouse.com. I study on my commute, at lunch, in the AM before work and an hour or so after work. The weekends i attempt to get in 4-6 hours. I know all this TV is not good for my child but i try to mix it up between educational and regular programming. When i can i let relatives and friends watch her so i can get peace.

So just analyze your schedule and see where you can add in study time and things will start to fall into place.

[Mel]

I'm a single mom and the way I keep my child occupied is by lots of tv and ABCmouse.com. I study on my commute, at lunch, in the AM before work and an hour or so after work. The weekends i attempt to get in 4-6 hours. I know all this TV is not good for my child but i try to mix it up between educational and regular programming. When i can i let relatives and friends watch her so i can get peace.

So just analyze your schedule and see where you can add in study time and things will start to fall into place.

[Mel]

Oh and I schedule breaks with her in mind so I spend time with her, reading a book, watching tv, going out to eat and sometimes even a movie. If i plan right and stick to my schedule then i can fit it all in.

[Mel]

Oh and I schedule breaks with her in mind so I spend time with her, reading a book, watching tv, going out to eat and sometimes even a movie. If i plan right and stick to my schedule then i can fit it all in.

[KRina]

@ Mommy I completely agree with you. I feel my kids are being shafted as well. I try to read at work, go in very early, put in about 1.5 hours, lunch and stay late for about 2 hours after work. I am lucky to have a good sitter that keep the younger one till when ever I pick him up and my 7 yrs old, my parents help with picking him up. I do get up everyday by 4am to put in another 2 hours before I get them up. Weekends, I try to get them away for a little bit so I can put in some hours

I am sure it didn't work for FAR because it was busy season and I am a manager at a public accounting firm. Worked crazy hours including weekends. DH is not of much help since he does not actually understand what I do and have to study. I wish DH was very supportive

This time, I plan on using the same strategy luckily as my busy season is over for most of my audit clients. Hopefully I can get this done as soon as possible so I can focus on boys 2 and 7 years. FAR is my last section

Good luck to us all.

Thanks for good tips definitely get into paper plates, cups etc..

[KRina]

@ Mommy I completely agree with you. I feel my kids are being shafted as well. I try to read at work, go in very early, put in about 1.5 hours, lunch and stay late for about 2 hours after work. I am lucky to have a good sitter that keep the younger one till when ever I pick him up and my 7 yrs old, my parents help with picking him up. I do get up everyday by 4am to put in another 2 hours before I get them up. Weekends, I try to get them away for a little bit so I can put in some hours

I am sure it didn't work for FAR because it was busy season and I am a manager at a public accounting firm. Worked crazy hours including weekends. DH is not of much help since he does not actually understand what I do and have to study. I wish DH was very supportive

This time, I plan on using the same strategy luckily as my busy season is over for most of my audit clients. Hopefully I can get this done as soon as possible so I can focus on boys 2 and 7 years. FAR is my last section

Good luck to us all.

Thanks for good tips definitely get into paper plates, cups etc..

[Anonymous]

I have a 2 and 4 year old. The majority of my studying took place on the weekends. I had a goal of 20 hours each weekend. I don't think I ever hit that goal, but I tried. At 5 pm, I stopped studying and devoted the hours before bedtime to my kids. I am very lucky to have a spouse who kept the kids entertained while I studied. In the last 7 months, my house has turned into a complete pit, but something had to give and I chose housework. The only parts of my house that were cleaned were the kitchen, bathrooms, and my bedroom where I study. I also took off a few days before each exam to cram while the kids were in daycare.

[Anonymous]

I have a 2 and 4 year old. The majority of my studying took place on the weekends. I had a goal of 20 hours each weekend. I don't think I ever hit that goal, but I tried. At 5 pm, I stopped studying and devoted the hours before bedtime to my kids. I am very lucky to have a spouse who kept the kids entertained while I studied. In the last 7 months, my house has turned into a complete pit, but something had to give and I chose housework. The only parts of my house that were cleaned were the kitchen, bathrooms, and my bedroom where I study. I also took off a few days before each exam to cram while the kids were in daycare.

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