I have been waiting over 2 years to post in this thread. I remember studying for my first exam, AUD, back in October 2017. I used Becker. I took the exam Jan 2018 and ended up failing with a 66. After that, I lost all my confidence and gave up on becoming a CPA. I didn't think I was smart enough to do it. Then, I started with Deloitte in August August 2018. All of my co-workers had passed some or all parts of the exam. I felt like a loser compared to them. Then one day, I decided to pick up studying again. I wanted to be a CPA. I said that to myself over and over.
I knew I had wasted $ on Becker, bc their teaching methods just wasn't working for me. I tried out different review courses and found Roger to be my favorite. Super energetic and enthusiastic! I took FAR twice and failed. Added Wiley test bank and passed on my 3rd try. Took audit next (Roger only) and passed with a 92! Then came REG. Tax is my weakest area and the beast got me – failed with a 71 – so close! Added Wiley TB and passed with an 81 on my 2nd attempt. Last came BEC. I was so burned out at this point but pushed through. Used Roger only and passed with a 77.
I am still in shock that I passed all 4 exams. 2 years ago, I didn't think I could ever do this. This was a hopeless dream. And now it's REALITY.
To everyone on this forum who has supported me, encouraged me, given me advice: thank you so much. You have helped me in more ways I thought possible. This forum definitely gave me more courage with these exams.
Congrats to everyone who passed today. To those who didn't – don't give up. You CAN do this. It will be hard and you might have to make a few sacrifices, but it WILL be worth it!