[CM]

A brief description of my CPA journey and life struggles.

On May 2013, I graduated from college and right after graduation, I applied for my CPA and master degree. I thought that everything was going to be easier and I now think that I started to push myself too hard. I started my master studies on July as well as my FAR review course at Becker. I scheduled my FAR exam for August and BEC for November. At the end of July, I was not feeling well at all, so I went to the doctor I found out I was pregnant. I changed my FAR exam 3 times, and ended up taking it on January 17 because I was not feeling good most of the time. I also changed my BEC exam for February 18. I have just realized that I have done the biggest mistake of my life. I did not pass FAR (got a 38) because I honestly didn’t study enough. This pregnancy has been very difficult to me with many complications. In addition, I had to quit my job because of these complications and because the company moved an hour and half away from my house. To make my story worse in December, I found out that my landlord had lost the place I live due to foreclosure. Now, I have to move within the next month with a new born in my hands. Also, my grandfather had a third stroke and it is very ill. I’m very overwhelmed and have become depressed, and I don’t have anyone to talk to. I live in Miami, FL, and I only have my husband here because my family lives in Orlando, FL. My due date is only 3 weeks away, and I’m feeling very anxious since I’m a first time mom and have no clue about babies. Back in May, I never thought my life would take this turn. I feel like I’m going crazy. My primary goal was to get my CPA license this year, but I never thought of the obstacles that would get in my way.

Indeed, my question is: should I go ahead and take the BEC exam on February 18 or should I just miss it and take some time off until everything gets back on track? I really don’t feel physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to take this exam.

FAR: 78 (5x)
AUD: 80 (3x)
BEC: 9/07/2016
REG: 12/06/2016

Failure is never an option.

"Faith in your own powers and confidence in your individual methods are essential to success." Roderick Stevens

[san4596]

First, take a few deep breaths, and clear your mind. I will all be ok. Know your limits and do not push yourself too hard. I suggest you do go in and take BEC, but only because you have already paid for the exam. This will give you a little insight on the type of questions you will see, and help you better prepare for the next time. I now have a 1 year old, and was unable to study for 2 months after birth. You will be deprived of sleep for at least 2 months after birth, and it is very difficult to comprehend the information with lack of sleep.

Oh, and congratulations! Children are a priviledge, and you will be a great parent.

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

[san4596]

First, take a few deep breaths, and clear your mind. I will all be ok. Know your limits and do not push yourself too hard. I suggest you do go in and take BEC, but only because you have already paid for the exam. This will give you a little insight on the type of questions you will see, and help you better prepare for the next time. I now have a 1 year old, and was unable to study for 2 months after birth. You will be deprived of sleep for at least 2 months after birth, and it is very difficult to comprehend the information with lack of sleep.

Oh, and congratulations! Children are a priviledge, and you will be a great parent.

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

[san4596]

First, take a few deep breaths, and clear your mind. *It will all be ok.

A small correction. 🙂

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

[san4596]

First, take a few deep breaths, and clear your mind. *It will all be ok.

A small correction. 🙂

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

[CM]

Thank you very much for your advise. I will take the exam just to see how it is.

FAR: 78 (5x)
AUD: 80 (3x)
BEC: 9/07/2016
REG: 12/06/2016

Failure is never an option.

"Faith in your own powers and confidence in your individual methods are essential to success." Roderick Stevens

[CM]

Thank you very much for your advise. I will take the exam just to see how it is.

FAR: 78 (5x)
AUD: 80 (3x)
BEC: 9/07/2016
REG: 12/06/2016

Failure is never an option.

"Faith in your own powers and confidence in your individual methods are essential to success." Roderick Stevens

[Study Monk]

Honestly I think you need to wait until you deliver the baby to study. You don't want all those stress hormones in your body. Please relax:) Life will have better moments. You will find a new job and will have a beautiful baby to take care of. Life can be wonderful if you don't work yourself up. You have a place to live in and food to eat. Everything else is optional.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Study Monk]

Honestly I think you need to wait until you deliver the baby to study. You don't want all those stress hormones in your body. Please relax:) Life will have better moments. You will find a new job and will have a beautiful baby to take care of. Life can be wonderful if you don't work yourself up. You have a place to live in and food to eat. Everything else is optional.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[mla1169]

I would just go ahead and try it on the 18th. I know you're stressed and feel terrible, but it will all be so much more challenging once your baby is born. If you do pass this time it will help you to push on and get the other exams passed.

With 3 weeks to go chances are you're not sleeping much anymore, I know how hard it is to get even close to comfortable, so use that time to get some serious studying done before Tuesday and just give it your best!

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[mla1169]

I would just go ahead and try it on the 18th. I know you're stressed and feel terrible, but it will all be so much more challenging once your baby is born. If you do pass this time it will help you to push on and get the other exams passed.

With 3 weeks to go chances are you're not sleeping much anymore, I know how hard it is to get even close to comfortable, so use that time to get some serious studying done before Tuesday and just give it your best!

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Kenada]

I would go in and sit the exam 🙂 As other posters said you at least study for the next week and just go for it. Hey you may even pass. If you don't pass, at least you got to see what the exam was like and when you prepare again you know what to. do.

Good Luck 🙂

CA Candidate. 05/27/2014 ~ 786/110
I am done!!

[Kenada]

I would go in and sit the exam 🙂 As other posters said you at least study for the next week and just go for it. Hey you may even pass. If you don't pass, at least you got to see what the exam was like and when you prepare again you know what to. do.

Good Luck 🙂

CA Candidate. 05/27/2014 ~ 786/110
I am done!!

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