[san4596]

So, my mom loves to talk about my accomplishments, and that does not bother me. However, I have have met many people that say “So you are the CPA.” Ofcourse, my first reaction is “No, I am not a CPA, but am currently taking the exam to become a CPA.” Yesterday was the final straw. I have told my mom multiple times that she cannot tell people that I am a CPA in the loving way all children should.

With that said, I had to be outright rude to my own mother after my Great Grandmother’s funeral yesterday. Stupid questions/statements:

What’s the big deal?, Does it really matter?, and “It’s not like they are going to tell anybody.”

I had to explain to her what would happen if someone decided that I was misrepresenting myself. Has anyone else ever had this problem? Was I right in getting angry?

CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
Ethics Course: Passed
Application Mailed: 3/16/15
Professional Conduct Exam: 97
Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

[evesocal]

Don't worry about it, you are not responsible for what your mom says. I understand it's annoying when you've corrected her but IMO not worth getting angry about. She's not only proud of you but predicting the future. 🙂

B: 75
R: 80
A: 77
F: 81
Ethics: 84, 92 and done!
Licensed in California

[kudawudashuda]

Your mom loves to brag about her child's success, let her brag.

REG = 58 (02-20-13), 75 (05-01-13)
AUD = 67 (05-29-13), 79 (08-29-13)
BEC = 83 (07-31-13)
FAR = 72 (10-29-13), 69 (02-27-14), 73 (04-16-14), 81(08-13-14)

Study Materials = Becker 2013 + Wiley Online Test Bank
(75%) On my Way to a CPA (minus the experience requirement)!

[kudawudashuda]

Your mom loves to brag about her child's success, let her brag.

REG = 58 (02-20-13), 75 (05-01-13)
AUD = 67 (05-29-13), 79 (08-29-13)
BEC = 83 (07-31-13)
FAR = 72 (10-29-13), 69 (02-27-14), 73 (04-16-14), 81(08-13-14)

Study Materials = Becker 2013 + Wiley Online Test Bank
(75%) On my Way to a CPA (minus the experience requirement)!

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