[jomarie]

Just wanted to give everyone a little boost to their studies. 2 years ago today, I sat for REG and passed. 1 year ago today I found out I passed my final section of the CPA exam. Within 1 year I sat and passed all 4 parts!! Now a year later I’m partner of a small CPA firm. If you put your mind to it you can do anything!! Good luck and don’t give up!! It took me 10 years, but I came out on top.

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!!

[Tncincy]

wow, partner? I appreciate the boost. I just took Far, I feel like I was hit by a bus and the bus backed up to see if I was still breathing. I am so restless. I think I need to move on the next part because I am getting restless. Congrats again, time really goes by fast….especially when you're having so much study fun :-))

Keep the boosts comin….we need veteran support.

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[Mayo]

🙂 !!

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Anonymous]

Wow!! Hard to believe it has been a whole year! I remember being on pins and needles for you waiting on that BEC score. Literally had tears in my eyes. Same thing for Kricket when she passed her final part!!

WE DID IT!!!

[funtiks]

I'm just curious how long is NY licensing process?

congratz

FAR - 76*, 73, 85
BEC - 69, 72, 78*, 80
AUD - 72, 71, 90
REG - 71, 74, 85

AFTER 3 YEARS I'M DONE!!!

[jeff]

JoMarie – if you would be interested in writing an Alumni update on the blog and tell us what you're up to and how passing the exam has changed your career, that would be awesome.

If not – no worries 🙂

[smp73]

Congrats on your success Jomarie!!

NYS CPA License # 113563
CIA: Done as of 2/15/14

Training for a half marathon post studying!

[Tncincy]

@smp73,

So how have you adjusted since you don't have to study anymore?

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[jomarie]

Jeff –

I will write a blog, I've been thinking long and hard on what to write. As soon as I have it together I will e-mail you!!.

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!!

[jeff]

Excellent 🙂

[Anonymous]

Let me be the next addition to this thread. It has been 1 & 1/2 years since I passed the CPA exam. I was licensed as an “Enrolled Agent” since 2002. The EA designation was very helpful however it did not allow me to get to the next level with higher class clients. I have been in public accounting for over 18 years and as of January 1, 2014 I am a full equity partner. The CPA credential does not make you a better accountant is what I hear from a lot of “Non-CPA” accountants and I could not disagree more and here is why:

1) I hold myself to a higher standard and so does my profession

2) My peers know that I have been challenged and I have sacrificed to meet that challenge

3) I do not have to defend why I am not a CPA to potential clients

4) Clients and potential clients have added confidence that I meet a standard of knowledge and experience

5) Every time I sign my name I expose my license and reputation to scrutiny

6) I have to adhere to a set of professional and ethical standards beyond circular 230 of the Internal Revenue Code

Last but not least I need to say I am sorry to my wife and kids that I had to take time away from them to study and commit to passing the CPA exam when I should have done this years ago!!!

[Ken]

Wow. Listening to you guys give me more motivation and add more fuel to my studying. Congrat guy and I will see you at the end of that road!!!

REG : 62, 67, 81. Tick- Expire 01/02/2016
BEC : 72, 67,71,76. Tick Expire 10/25/2015
AUD : 60, 62, 62, 74(8/30) - 10/1/2015 - oh geez
FAR : 68, 64, 72(7/24) - 10/20/2015- oh geez

I am WHINING...

" Just take it without worrying about the 75. Man, that is not easy!"

[kplummer517]

Wow what an inspiration you both are! I congratulate on all of your accomplishments, great job! Actually, Outstanding job!!

AUD - Passed - 82 (10/1/13), Expires 4/1/2015 (57,62,64)
BEC - Passed - 77 (7/14/14) (53,67,70,74) Half way to CPA!!!!
REG - Passed - 81 (8/23/14) (68) 3 down 1 to go!!
FAR - Passed - 75 (11/11/14) I'm DONE!!!!!

Illinois Canidate

[smsingla]

@jomarie, first of all congratulations!

If you don't mind, can you please tell us how much experience did you have overall and how much time did you spend in the same CPA firm before you became partner. Thanks!

REG 81
BEC 74,65,78
FAR 79
AUD 85 DONE!!!

[Author]

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