[jomarie]

Let’s get going…..my plan is to finish as many lectures as I can by Friday. Friday, I need to move onto MCQs, since my FAR exam is fast approaching.

What’s everyone else’s plan?

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

[Anonymous]

@jomarie

How's your baby doing? I've heard that some people rub whiskey into theis baby's gums – I don't know what the legal ramifications of that is though 🙂

@pacific1

I'm sorry to hear about your friend's dad's passing.

@KasisS

Feel better!

@Macc Grad

I felt the same way about FAR. By the time I finished I barely remembered what I studied in the beginning. I guess that's why it's so important to go through things again and do mcqs over and over again. You're putting in many hours a day – wow!

Good luck everyone!

I didn't have as successful a week as I had hoped for (of course) but I have a day off from work to study (although have college tonight) so hope to get in 5 hours before college, maybe 1 hour while in transit, and maybe 1 hour when I get home…

[jomarie]

@ Acct – Brooklynn (my 18 month old) is better. She's going to the doctor tomorrow for her 18 month check up so I'll talk to him and see if it's her teeth or this cold she's been fighting for the past few weeks.

@pacific1 – sorry to here about your friend's dad passing away

@KasisS – hope your ankle feels better soon

@Macc Gard & Acct – make that 3 of us feeling the same way about FAR

@yankee – I didn't have to take out the DWTS yet, but if I do I know it'll calm her down now.

So far today I've done about 10 MCQs and sims this morning and listened to some Yeager's audio lectures this morning on my way into the office. So about 1 1/2 hours total of study time so far.

Hubby's coming home tonight so give me a break with the girls. I had another meltdown last night so he said he'll come home to help me out a bit.

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

[KasiaS]

@Acct & jomarie, Thanks, it's still pretty darn sore today but I took some ibuprofen and am keeping it elevated. I'm hoping the rest of the day is not too awful at work so I can go home and spend some quality time with business law… Yes, work has been so awful that I actually look forward to my REG studies during my lunch and evenings. Ugh.

Thans to Acct, I keep playing “Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow” in my head and I chuckle a little every time. Thanks for that gem, Acct!!!

FAR 88 (07/15/11)
BEC 83 (08/31/11)
AUD 81 (10/15/11)
REG 83 (11/26/11)

Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

[Anonymous]

I had a great Monday, and got in 2.5 quality hours. However, yesterday I was so exhausted that I passed out at 8! so I was only able to get in 1.5 (I was pretty upset with myself this morning, but I obviously needed the rest). I really dont know why I get so tired – the past two exams and the 9/15, 10/15 and now 11/15 deadline must be starting to take its toll on me. I have soooo much respect for those of you doing this whole thing while working AND raising children!! I just think that is so amazing! I feel much more rested today, so I am hoping to get in another 2.5 hours when I get home from work.

Does anyone else keep track of their study hours?? If so, do you recall how many (quuality) hours you put in for Audit?

I hope everyone has a good day!!!

[Anonymous]

@jomarie

Sorry things have been tough. Hope you have a successful and peaceful night!

@KasiaS

🙂 Good luck on business law. Didn't enjoy my college classes on it, didn't enjoy studying for it. Hope your ankle's doing better!

I like that song, as well! There are some other videos on YouTube with Fleetwood Mac (and other singers) singing it, but that's the first one that came up when I did a search for it.

@AbbeyL

I don't think I put in so much time for Audit, MAYBE 50-80 quality hours. I guess I don't really remember…

[Anonymous]

So now I have to go to college and of course I probably only put in maybe 3 hours of studying.

Maybe I'll stay up late and get in a few more hours when I get home.

Hope everyone has a successful evening!

[yankeeaccountant]

@Mac Grad

Wow, that is great. I wish I could be so productive!

@JoMarie

Hope the doctor's visit went well! Sounds like you had a great start to the day..hopefully the night went well.

@Acct

Double Duty! You are industrious. Keep it up!

@Abby

Sounds like you are crazy busy, don't beat yourself up for those 1.5 hours, you will make it up.

@kasiaS

Hope your ankle is doing better! BTW I love your new avatar–gave me a big chuckle 🙂

For me, I got in about 7.00 hours today. Disappointed by the number of mcq's I got done. Seems like it is such a slow go for me. I take notes on what I don't get correct so that takes extra time, but reading the question takes time, I probably read the question at least twice (including all the answers) before I choose. UGH. Only 14 days left so……..tomorrow is another day!

[Macc Grad]

@ Yankee

Yeah, I'm kind of forced into it because of the week off I took after AUD, and this is FAR after all, did I mention I hate it? I don't like taking two in the same window with kids and working, this blows.

But I have a productivity report for today…watched 9 videos and took ~50 pages of notes, I seriously have an indent on my right middle finger from my favorite pencil. 10 hours so far. Starting to go through it all quick and I'm gonna review just 10 Wiley TB's quizes for each Mod now (just so I can say I reviewed something, and to force me to look at my notes again), hope to be done by midnight, so that'll give me about 11 today. Just an FYI for everyone out there, this is what procrastinator's have to do…

I don't know this one's gonna be close…I have 18 hours of video left (At Mod 18 in Wiley) and have only done about 200 mcq's so far.

I skipped Mod 16 today, Investments…My gawd…I wanted Phil to zip it and have Cindy teach it to me…I think she grew on me a bit from Mod 9, lol. Really though, Phil seemed all over the place…I was in my 8th hour and was like wtf! Just take your Propel, go back to your office, and give Cindy the marker!

20 days left, I gotta shut up and get back to work 🙂

BEC - 77 (exp. 2/23/12)
REG - 75
AUD - 74
FAR - 11/29/11

[yankeeaccountant]

@Mac Grad

I used the Yaeger cram for FAR. That was the ticket….taking crazy notes, reading the book. I remember ……I know your pain. I agree, Phil is all over the place, and I kept thinking give Cindy the mic. In fact, it kinda looked like to me that Cindy wanted him to go also! BTW I got the Yaeger cram for REG and I didn't really like it. It was all Phil and he seemed so disjointed to me. I had a hard time following him. Good luck!! And kick some FAR butt!

Anyway, I am going to try and channel a bit of you today and try and hit eight hours. Audit for me is the worst. It is an evil exam.

~

Ok, my promise for the day: get through the last 24 mcq on Module 5 and do all the mcq's in 6, 7, and 8. Take notes on incorrect questions, and do progress tests for each chapter in Becker to see how I am doing. Then a Wiley exam!! That's alot, but going for it. I hope everybody has a great day today—the window is coming to an end quickly–time to kick some butt! Let's do it!!

[jomarie]

@yankee – Today is Brooklynn's doctor appt. I'm glad it is so I can get out of work early. I'm leaving at 3…woohoo!!! Anyways, my husband was able to leave work early yesterday and came home. It was nice, we were able to have a nice family dinner together. Something we haven't been able to do in a LONG time with our crazy schedules. Also he was able to help me with the girls, which was huge!! I did get in some study time after the kids went to bed.

I did find out that my husband is going to switching job sites again, as early as next week, and will be able to come home every night. I'm really looking forward to that.

Anyways, I haven't been able to get some questions in this morning. I slept in a little, but I think I needed it cause I feel like I'm coming down with a cold.

Today I'm planning on working on MCQs whenever a have a moment to spare at work and with me coming home earlier hopefully my evening will run a little smoother.

Have a great day everyone!!

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

[yankeeaccountant]

@JoMarie

Yahoo! So glad you got some relief from your hubby. What a great guy! Good luck with Brooklynn's appointment. 🙂

And double yahoo that your hubby will be closer to home!!! Feel better and have a great day.

[KasiaS]

@jomarie I'm glad you caught some relief! Hopefully the Dr appt goes by nice and quick so that you can take advantage of the few extra hours off work.

@yankee, that avatars was just for you 🙂 I've been itching to drop the books and watch office space but I'm putting that off until I have more time on my hands.

Last night was a failure study-wise for me. I only got in about 2 hours of lecture since I slept in because of the excedrin PM I took for the ankle Tuesday night, then I was beyond swamped at work so no lunch studies, I got in a little on the commute to/from work but not much else. My parents were in a car accident last night so I was a ball of nerves til the police drove them home. The car is totaled but thankfully they're both completely unharmed aside from the shock of the accident. My time will probably have to be split today going over police report and dealing with insurance. The other driver was at fault and his insurance was no longer valid…. Ugh. Thank God my parents weren't hurt! I don't know what I'd do if that were the case!

Anyway today's goal will be 5 hours… I'm taking a lunch if it kills me!

FAR 88 (07/15/11)
BEC 83 (08/31/11)
AUD 81 (10/15/11)
REG 83 (11/26/11)

Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

[MyLifeisCPA]

KasiaS – Glad to know that your parents are ok and were not hurt. I got little study in last night as well. I took a test on Wiley during lunch yesterday and did about an hour when I got home but that was it. I got to really study today.

Jomarie – I know that you are definitely happy for some relief due to your husband's schedule change.. More time for the books I guess (lol). I hope Brooklyn's doctor appt goes well.

Everyone have a great day at work or if you are not working, have a Great day studying..

BEC-Passed
AUD-Passed
REG-Passed
FAR-Passed (I AM DONE!!! THANK U LORD!!!!)
Licensed Texas CPA - 10/2012

[pacific1]

Kasia – sorry to hear about your parents, I am glad they weren't hurt but now unfortunately it sounds like you have some work to do!

Jomarie – congrats on the hubby being home at night! I really have no idea how you balance it all!

[jomarie]

@Kasia – OMG!!! Glad to hear your parents are ok. I can't even image getting a phone call like that!!

Yes I'm glad the hubby will be home at night. I don't know how I've balanced everything. Maybe that's why I've been having meltdowns, I'm at my limit I guess. My older daughter has been also having sleep issues which hasn't helped me much either. But I'm thinking it's all connected to hubby not being home during the week. Now that he's changing job sites he'll maybe at most stay away from home 2 nights a week, but they won't be back to back. He did promise me that the first 2 weeks he'll be coming home everynight, which is HUGE since my exam is in 2 weeks.

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

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