[Anonymous]

I have Reg on 5/29 and I am out of time.

I’ve been through and handwrote the notes for all sections. I retyped the notes for business law, ethics and part of taxation but I have ran out of time.

I have too many notes to type for taxation so I decided to switch to doing questions in Wiley. Suddenly it is as if I never studied much of this information. It has just hit me that I am not going to pass this section despite putting forward more effort than AUD and BEC combined.

This has just been one hellaceous study section. On top of my Mom’s passing, just in the last week I found out my half brother’s brain cancer is coming back and then ended up almost in a fist fight with my neighbor who iexplicably yelled “F YOU” at me and the cops had to be called (he has a substantial alcohol problem). This has been just unbelievable…I’ve tried, I really did the same effort as my other sections but I just feel like I haven’t studied at all despite studying very hard and understanding it while going through it.

I need a miracle on this one.

[mla1169]

You are one of the toughest candidates on here and you are entitled to let of steam but don't you DARE doubt your ability for a minute. You've got this!

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[momto5]

Hey, you've done great so far……and I don't know if any of us ever really feels totally prepared for these exams. It always seems like we could have done more.

I will pray for you that all that information you have crammed in your brain will be available for your exam on the 29th. Don't give up now!! Time to rally for those last few days

FAR - 92 (4/27/12)
AUD - 96 (7/17/12)
BEC - 92 (8/30/12)
REG - 91 (11/12/12)

[ndelc_4136]

@momto5

Your method to studying for FAR was…

Any suggestions on topics that you nailed down before you sat?

Why be afraid of what we do not understand?

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the kind words all and especially the prayers. It's been a bit of a challenge.

I came home and my lovely wife had a nice steak dinner with some corn and green beans. I gave the wifey some money to go treat the kids to some ice cream and I went and took a nap. I wasn't sure if I would be able to go to sleep but my wife said I was out in 2 minutes and snoring. She let me sleep a little longer than I wanted to but I feel much better.

I'm in no way a vain person but I'm working hard to get this done, because if I can manage this section (even if it is a 75) I will be capable of doing anything. Everyone at work has kind of written me off on this because of everything going on and just naturally assumed I would crumple and fail.

I haven't crumpled but I might not make it through. If so, nolo problemo. But if I can make it through this section, I will become a legend. I've had to come to the realization that in some situations triumph means nothing more than survival. Just getting through proves one's metal.

Well thanks all you have given me renewed hope and I have tomorrow off plus the weekend and holiday. I'd like to finish the notes tonight and then get through the questions twice. If so, I might be okay. If not, there's literally nothing more I could have done and that will have to pacify this perfectionist.

[Maverick]

CPApending, I am sorry to hear you are going through such a difficult time. My condolence to you and your family regarding the loss of your mother. Prayer is powerful. A site called Grace Prayer Community is for those who are going through hardships and would like to place a prayer request. I have used the site for my family and for my most recent cpa exam. Hang in there.

F - Passed...THANK YOU, LORD. GLORY TO GOD.
B - Passed...THANK YOU, LORD. GLORY TO GOD.
A - Passed...THANK YOU, LORD. GLORY TO GOD.
R - Passed...THANK YOU, LORD. GLORY TO GOD.

Ethics - 95

Licensed CPA

I COULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT MY LORD. THANK YOU.

"According to your faith will it be done to you." Matthew 9:29

[Anonymous]

Thanks Maverick.

If I fail, it's just circumstances. I've done the same study plan I have the last two times but this time it seems I just can't get it all to sink in. I'm on the hunt on the tax questions but Wiley seems to be testing the very outer limits of the exceptions to the rules and I get the question wrong because of some technicality. Maybe the real test will not be this bad.

If I pass, I'll take the credit for perserveering (but of course that tenacity was a gift from God so I don't really own that either). But God will get the credit.

Come what may, there's not one single thing I could have done differently to help me pass. I've handwrote the notes, typed them (311 legal sized typed notes), done all the Wiley questions once. I've sat in this house from Friday morning until now working problems and now I have basically almost completed the second run through. I'm at a very disappointing 65% so it's not looking good.

Thanks for all the encouragement folks! For those who pray,keep it up and I will for you as well.

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