[Anonymous]

I am a CPA candidate in the state of Georgia. I work in a warehouse. I have been there for roughly 9 years in aggregate. They let me go to college and finish ( with a hellish work schedule) where I graduated with a 3.3 overall GPA and a 3.0 accounting GPA so I am definitely not STUPID!. After graduating with my 4 year accounting degree, my managers know that I am really trying to get into public accounting and better my life. I have a wife and two small children. I work my butt off for them and I am really ready to get this exam behind me before getting the rest of my educational credit hours. I have had several interviews with negative results so I have ultimately quit looking for a public accounting position and have focused on this exam. My managers at this warehouse always ask me how this experience is going always laughing in my face as I describe how I struggle with working 40-50 hours a week all year round and studying for this test. After telling them I failed a section they seem to get enjoyment out of it. I figure they want me to fail since they cannot find any good workers that will stay due to the demanding physical requirements of the job. The managers always say “y’all get paid from the neck down!” When I describe how I study and study and then receive a failing score they always make comments such as ” are you sure you should keep taking this thing?” as they look at me like I am a complete idiot for not passing after my attempts. I just needed to get this out because my wife does not know anything material wise about this exam and those stupid managers dang sure don’t know! OK RANT PARTIALLY OVER!

I also study on my off days which is normally on Thursday and Friday ( if they don’t make me work an off day). I use Becker, supplemented with Wiley test bank and Ninja audio on my second attempt at REG. I need to change the way I study because I want to pass Also, I read the book that comes with Becker, but is it necessary to read the entire book or can I just watch the videos and take INTENSE notes? I want to limit my studying to 8 weeks MAX while working like this and balancing family life. After 2 failed attempts I want to go HAM on studying and pass my next tests the first time through. I have limited time as I work like crazy all year round and have a family! I have just sat for REG on April 11, 2014 and I am waiting on my results, but I felt so defeated as I walked out of the testing center! I always say ok I can work through the MCQ, but once I get to the SIMS I know what to do in my head, but seeing the way they present to stuff is just confusing and I get lost since I usually have 1 hour for the SIMS. The clock seems to speed up once I hit that first SIM lol. If there is anyone out there that can offer ANY advice such as study tips or what to do when you encounter a HATER at work that is your BOSS please feel free to comment!

[LL Cool Jim]

Haters gonna hate. Like Jay Z says, “brush off your shoulders”. Failure is just that failures. Doesn't mean you fail in life.

FAR Done
REG Done
BEC Done

[mla1169]

Of course theyre out to burst your bubble. They picture you getting out of the warehouse, having a “cushy” (in their eyes) desk job, driving a fancy car and going on great vacations while they stay in the warehouse.

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[MintsRGood]

MLA speaks the truth…as always!!!!!!! Tune out the noise and stay focused. Keep trying different techniques until you find what works best for you. You can do this!!!!!!

REG: 75 DONE 🙂
AUD: 61, 71, 68, 92 DONE 🙂
BEC: 76 DONE 🙂
FAR: 72, 74, 79 DONE 🙂
Licensed Michigan CPA 🙂
-Some people dream of success...others wake up and work hard for it!!!
-The cowards never start and the weak die along the way!
-You better work, b***h!
-Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.-JFK

[John Tucker]

Dream Chaser,

I would take this as a lesson, keep your “dreams” a secret. Just like if you were planning on starting a business, the only people that the business is any “business” of, are the people that will work for you, work with you, invest in the business, and prospective customers/clients of the business. There's just no need to inform people that are irrelevant to the start-up, on information about the business nor what you are planning to do. Quite frankly, it's none of their business and they have absolutely nothing to do with the business.

Take that same approach here, nobody in that warehouse is helping you study for the exam, giving you tips on completing the exam, etc., so why is it any of their business that you are even taking the exam in the first place?

I keep my dealings private unless you are a person that's directly involved with the completion of those dealings or someone that knows about them and can provide pointers. People in general hate what they don't understand and crack jokes on individuals to try and cover up their insecurities. This is why you should never share your dealings with irrelevant people to the procedure.

* State of MA CPA Exam Candidate
- BEC: Sunday, August 24th
- FAR: Saturday, November 29th
- AUD: TBA for February 2015
- REG: TBA for May 2015

[Anonymous]

People can be mean jerks and you just have to let it roll off your back. Don't take it to heart because you know where you are going and you will know when you get there. Trust me…it will be SO worth it when you do! I would use their comments as motivation to fuel my fire! You WILL pass the CPA exams and you WILL find a great job that you enjoy! Then you can do the moon walk out of that warehouse while saying “Later, bitches!!”

Use your NINJA notes and write fact nuggets from the MCQs in the white space and read them every night before you go to bed. Review everything but have a good basic knowledge of every item listed in the Ninja notes. Listen to the Ninja Audio, put the flashcards on your phone and do MCQs till you want to give up…then do more MCQs.

You can do this… so get it done, Ninja!

[Anonymous]

I now have an accounting job! I am working a notice at the warehouse to bask in the managers pain of losing one of their best workers! It is such a great feeling to prove haters wrong!

[ScarletKnightCPA]

Thanks for the update. Congratulations. Is it in private or public?

I doubt that they will care that you are leaving though.

Far: 76 (Wiley Test Bank)
Aud: 77 (Wiley Test Bank)
Reg: 61, 76 (Wiley book, Wiley Test Bank)
Bec: 86 (Wiley Test Bank)

MBA in progress

[Anonymous]

I was a grunt in a warehouse for like 6 months while in school. It was owned by a Fortune 100 and the managers were morons.

They're jealous and intimidated.

[Anonymous]

@ScarletKnightCPA , Ohhhhhhh but they do care that I am leaving! It is in private. A stepping stone to get me some office experience since I have NONE…

[gt5717b]

You should read the “Stupid things people say to you…” thread, or whatever its called. As everyone has mentioned, it's impossible for anyone who has never taken an exam to truly understand how difficult the exams are.

Both my dad and my boss are CPAs. I remember how little I saw my dad when he was working full-time and studying for the exam. According to my boss, his pursuit of the CPA led to his divorce. The test is no joke and it is not only a drain monetarily (and sometimes spiritually), but also time-wise, for both the candidate and their immediate friends and family. Most outsiders simply don't or can't see that.

To borrow a line from my wife's favorite movie: “It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard… is what makes it great.”

REG - 89
FAR - 84
AUD - 73, 86
BEC - 89

GA Licensed CPA

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