[Anonymous]

My Tigers are going to the ACC on my birthday, but I can’t go for obvious reasons. Of course, no one understands the sacrifices we make like my fellow CPA candidates.

My friends are giving me a hard time because I have already taken my kids to see Santa, baked Christmas cookies, built a gingerbread house and have done my Christmas shopping… all because I have the exam I need to focus on.

On a positive note, when my in-laws come for the holidays, I can say “See ya. I need to go study for my exam.”

[jeff]

Cherish the “I have to study” excuse while you have it…

https://www.another71.com/after-pass-cpa-exam.html

🙂

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[TampaAccountant]

Holidays are tough! I already started saying “Ba-Humbug” to family and friends as I study……..

[glutenator]

I missed many weekends, many nights of sleep and now I wonder when I'll put up Christmas Decorations.

I'll Pass Eventually
REG (67, 66), BEC (79), FAR (5/26/10), AUD (August 2010)

[MadamJ]

I am missing thanksgiving as my test is on Sat. No turkey dinner for me!

[Mat]

I am missing Black Friday shopping experience and I am hoping this will be the last one:)

[Anonymous]

I did skip Thanksgiving this year but I refused to miss Black Friday…I am currently on 1 and half hours sleep and trying to study BEC which I am taking on Monday. I am literally running on caffeine right now. I lost count of how many cups of coffee I have consumed today!!!

[yankeeaccountant]

*bump*

I am missing being a real mom ! Now, don't throw anything at me, but yes, I am one of those moms that bought a “slice of cake” in a plastic container at Publix for my son's 16th b-day! Can't get much worse !!! Looking forward to “being there” for the next one though 🙂

[KasiaS]

I didn't celebrate my birthday this year and will not be doing anything for Thanksgiving aside from making the mandatory appearance at the dinner table for about 45 minutes, then back to the books.

The one thing I regret most is that I couldn't properly celebrate my 5 year anniversary with my boyfriend in August because I was taking BEC on the 31st. I'm keeping in mind that we'll more than make up for it this Christmas/New Year's if I pass REG.

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

[letsfixthis]

@CPAWannaBe, I'm rooting for CLEMSON in the ACC championship game because I'm a UVa fan and I *HATE* Virginia Tech! Thanks so much for beating them back in October! (I'm also aware that they haven't clinched the Coastal yet, but trust me, they will. GO TIGERS).

BEC: 87 (7/13/11)
FAR: 86 (8/31/11)
AUD: 99 (10/6/11)
REG: 88 (11/30/11)
Ethics: 100
(Illinois)

Used Becker for all four parts. Supplemented it with Wiley Test Bank for FAR and REG (HIGHLY recommended) and NINJA notes.

[Phllop]

I know I'm lame for this one, but as an avid gamer I'm missing all the amazing Fall releases. MW3, Skyrim, Dark Souls, Arkham City, new Zelda….. the list goes on.

I wouldn't miss Thanksgiving for anything though.

REG: 85
AUD: 74, 85
FAR: 74 (sigh)
BEC: 80 (don't even ask me how)

When I say C-P you say 'Ayyyyy show me the money'
-PO

[jomarie]

Missing out on being a real mom as well. I feel like my 18 month old is growing up without me!!! My 7 year old has been playing with her and my husband keeps her busy while I study. I can't wait till this chapter in my life is over. Enough already!!!

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]

….can I also add that I am missing ME? I can't wait to get back to the “old” Nadia. She used to be funny and alot of fun to be around

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hope she comes back soooooooooon!!

[jomarie]

oh I hear you yankee!!! I don't like this JoMarie. All my friends are calling me a hermit, but at least they all know I'll be back once the exams are over!!!

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]

I'm in complete agreement with you Nadia & JoMarie! (Both fabulous names by the way!!!)

I've become a completely different person. Especially in the past month, I become angry very quickly and I've been excessively unhappy at home and at work and I'm usually bubbly and not easily pissed off… I'm sooo looking forward to being reunited with my old, happy self.

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

[misanthrope87]

I'll be missing out on a very BADLY needed break. I'm so tired and haven't had a vacation from work this past year. I wish I could just relax and have some fun, but my face will be in the books I'm afraid.

B 2/12 87
A 11/11 90
R 8/11 86
F 5/12 88

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