[Anonymous]

Hey guys,

I recently graduated this past winter in accounting (BS) and studied AUD for 1 1/2 months….totally BOMBED the SIMS (I freaked out…) and then about one month and a week for BEC, and will be getting my score this week (hopefully)– I’m not sure how well I did on BEC…but I’m feeling very discouraged… one, because I feel a lot of pressure on myself that I *should’ve* passed on the first time, I’m not working at the moment, just studying…and so, now I feel even more stressed about getting my score this week. Most all, I’m afraid after all these months of not working and studying that I will get nowhere and what will I have to show for myself and my accounting degree then?? I have a great job lined up for October, but I’m feeling so discouraged about myself!! I feel like I did forget a lot of things from my accounting classes and now I’m giving myself the ultimate hard time for it…I am starting to study for FAR which I keep telling myself that with this negative attitude won’t get me anywhere, but I don’t want to have a self fulfilling prophecy again with failing… any encouragement would really help me at this point. I know everyone says that you have to want it bad enough, and I DO have the time and I do think I can do it but I’m feeling a bit weak at the moment. Thanks guys.

[mla1169]

You do have a job lined up which is leaps and bounds above many people in your stage of life.

This exam process is tough, you have to be tougher. It stinks to fail, I know……..but you brush yourself off and get your revenge!

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[jenuno01]

Have you tried not giving yourself too much time to study? I have found it way more productive to only give myself a maximum of 1 month to prepare… I am single and work full-time, but I can usually get a good 4 or 5 hours of studying everyday and much more on the weekends. Since you are not currently working, and sounds like you have no major commitments, try giving youself less time to study…I find that the longer I have to prepare, the more I slack off… I work better under pressure!! Also, I don't know what review course you are using, but supplementing with Wiley Testbank does wonders. Good luck!

Class of 2012

[SFMLE]

Don't give up! Taking the CPA exams is nothing like college exams in my opinion, so don't be so hard on yourself 🙂 I know I've stressed myself out over this and my health has deteriorated because of it, so I've learned in the past couple of months that the more freaked out I am, the more likely I am to not retain information that I need to. Relax, focus, and be confident in yourself!

BEC 8/31/11 80
AUD 10/14/11 89
REG 11/30/11 63, 1/14/12 72
FAR 2/29/12

[IndianaCPAGuy]

Well said SFMLE. Confidence is a big part of passing the CPA exam.

Licensed CPA in Indiana

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