[Roadrunner90]

I know nothing is impossible but boy am I just certain I am never going to pass the CPA exam. A lot of this stems from other people’s experiences but I just don’t see how I can remember all the information that will be tested on the exam.

First of all I am in my masters course now. I am taking a class that requires us to study off the Gleim BEC review. I will most definitely be using Becker for the actual test but as I go through the sections and the weeks go by I can’t remember all the things I’ve learned. Our class is set up where we do a chapter a week and every 3 week we are tested and have 3 simulations, 3 writing assignments and 3 quizzes to accompany each exam. So I already feel just studying the material, doing all those assignments required, working 40 hours a week and focusing on another class is already overwhelming. I’m also not sure I am someone who can study for the CPA or pass a section while still in graduate school. I know alot of people do but I just don’t see how it can fit into my schedule if every semester I’m taking 3 classes at least. I’m trying to complete my program in a year and a half. I know one semester I’ll have to stop working because there’s no way I can do 3 classes and work the amount that I do. I really hope that as I start studying for the CPA exam that things I’ve studied over my undergraduate and graduate years will come into play. I’m also terrible at standardized tests and application. My brain just freezes and forgets all the formulas I spent hours reviewing.

Okay sorry for venting, I’m just so overwhelmed with everything and I haven’t even actually starting studying for the exam. not to mention i am currently in the process of getting a job in the public sector so that is just going to suck as well.

Thanks! 🙂

[jlg2010]

If you are working full time and in school, why bother with the exam? That would be recipe for failure…you would just be part of that 15-20 per cent of folks who are unprepared and have no chance of passing. When you are done with class, use the study habits discusses on this site and you will be successful. Good luck

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Aud Feb 13 99
BEC Apr 13 86
Reg May 13 87 Done!!!

[mla1169]

Jlg I'm not sure where your 15-20% of people Who are unprepared statistic came from. That's a new one to me.

Anyway I passed while working full time and in school.

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[jlg2010]

Mla it's obvious after reading this site and others…whether its 10 or 20 per cent I don't know I just think my chances are a lot better that what the pass rates say. I was just saying this guy is struggling with his workload now and it would it be dumb to add the cpa test…it you want to advise this kid to do it feel free.

FAR Aug 12 84
Aud Feb 13 99
BEC Apr 13 86
Reg May 13 87 Done!!!

[mla1169]

I wasn't advising anything at all. I was legitimately curious what the basis for your statement was, since it is entirely possible to pass the exams while working and in school.

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

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[jlg2010]

That's real impressive to get all that done…nice job!

FAR Aug 12 84
Aud Feb 13 99
BEC Apr 13 86
Reg May 13 87 Done!!!

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