[joch0803]

I want to wish everyone working in public accounting a happy busy season!!

Anyone have any interesting habits/tricks to survive the next 3 months of hell?

I keep a drawer in my desk dedicated to snacks and comfy slippers under my desk to keep my feet warm : )

Good Luck Everyone!!

Special shout out to all you working a studying during busy season! You are my hero!! Remember this won’t last forever!

Audit 10/2012- 77
Reg- 1/7/13- 82
Financial-2/25/13- 78
BEC- 74,66,81!

License pending : )

Ethics- Passed
Experience- Done

Using Becker self study.
**For BEC retake using Ninja Blitz, Ninja Notes, Ninja Audio, and WTB (my Becker expired)

[evesocal]

No tricks. Just try to endure. Again. Very glad to not be studying this year!

You can wear slippers at your firm?? That sounds great.

B: 75
R: 80
A: 77
F: 81
Ethics: 84, 92 and done!
Licensed in California

[evesocal]

No tricks. Just try to endure. Again. Very glad to not be studying this year!

You can wear slippers at your firm?? That sounds great.

B: 75
R: 80
A: 77
F: 81
Ethics: 84, 92 and done!
Licensed in California

[Anonymous]

One day at a time. Try to stay healthy and drink lots of water. My snack drawer has nuts, dried fruit, Annie's cereal bars, tea .. . and M&M's 😛 I've been trying to take a 30 min walk once a day and go to my yoga classes. I bring a set of comfy clothes to wear after 5pm. Sneakers, T-shirt & sweats.

[Anonymous]

One day at a time. Try to stay healthy and drink lots of water. My snack drawer has nuts, dried fruit, Annie's cereal bars, tea .. . and M&M's 😛 I've been trying to take a 30 min walk once a day and go to my yoga classes. I bring a set of comfy clothes to wear after 5pm. Sneakers, T-shirt & sweats.

[joch0803]

@evesocal just when I'm at my desk, I slip on my dress shoes if I walk around.

@bluegirl I might try your comfy clothes after 5 thing! That will make the whole working late a little more bearable!

Audit 10/2012- 77
Reg- 1/7/13- 82
Financial-2/25/13- 78
BEC- 74,66,81!

License pending : )

Ethics- Passed
Experience- Done

Using Becker self study.
**For BEC retake using Ninja Blitz, Ninja Notes, Ninja Audio, and WTB (my Becker expired)

[joch0803]

@evesocal just when I'm at my desk, I slip on my dress shoes if I walk around.

@bluegirl I might try your comfy clothes after 5 thing! That will make the whole working late a little more bearable!

Audit 10/2012- 77
Reg- 1/7/13- 82
Financial-2/25/13- 78
BEC- 74,66,81!

License pending : )

Ethics- Passed
Experience- Done

Using Becker self study.
**For BEC retake using Ninja Blitz, Ninja Notes, Ninja Audio, and WTB (my Becker expired)

[fiona87]

I'm scheduled for AUD 2/1 and haven't decided if I'm going to study during busy season. With a 4 1/2 year old and an 8 month old I'm thinking the 60-80 hour weeks may be enough.

(Okay, back to Q4 payrolls and W2s!)

FAR - 79 (11/27/13)
AUD - 76 (2/1/14)
REG - 77 (5/30/14)
BEC - 88 (7/18/14)

MN Ethics - 100% (3/9/14)

AND DONE! 8/1/14

[fiona87]

I'm scheduled for AUD 2/1 and haven't decided if I'm going to study during busy season. With a 4 1/2 year old and an 8 month old I'm thinking the 60-80 hour weeks may be enough.

(Okay, back to Q4 payrolls and W2s!)

FAR - 79 (11/27/13)
AUD - 76 (2/1/14)
REG - 77 (5/30/14)
BEC - 88 (7/18/14)

MN Ethics - 100% (3/9/14)

AND DONE! 8/1/14

[san4596]

Tax season can get really stressfull. So, you need to find a way to manage stess levels, or go borderline postal just before the end. Here are my tips:

1) Excercise daily! Even 15 minutes will help. Just get your heart rate up! (Body weight squats, incline pushups on your desk, jumping jacks, etc.) I will take a quick 5 minutes to do a small set when I start to feel sleepy, and helps wake me up.

2) A glass of wine with dinner most nights, and only one glass. It helps me clear my mind so I can go to sleep, which usually ends up being dreams of tax returns. Even at home, I tend to think about my returns for the rest of the night.

3) The most important of all, you need 7-8 hours of sleep EVERY night. A well rested mind will make less mistakes, be more efficient, and improve your mood.

CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
Ethics Course: Passed
Application Mailed: 3/16/15
Professional Conduct Exam: 97
Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

[san4596]

Tax season can get really stressfull. So, you need to find a way to manage stess levels, or go borderline postal just before the end. Here are my tips:

1) Excercise daily! Even 15 minutes will help. Just get your heart rate up! (Body weight squats, incline pushups on your desk, jumping jacks, etc.) I will take a quick 5 minutes to do a small set when I start to feel sleepy, and helps wake me up.

2) A glass of wine with dinner most nights, and only one glass. It helps me clear my mind so I can go to sleep, which usually ends up being dreams of tax returns. Even at home, I tend to think about my returns for the rest of the night.

3) The most important of all, you need 7-8 hours of sleep EVERY night. A well rested mind will make less mistakes, be more efficient, and improve your mood.

CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
Ethics Course: Passed
Application Mailed: 3/16/15
Professional Conduct Exam: 97
Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

[I'm, Ron Burgundy?]

REG Exam scheduled for 2/1 and AUD exam scheduled for 2/22.

Studying through of busy season. What's fueling me?

Coffee, Red Bull, Ramen Noodles, Pantera and desktop wallpaper of a Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide.

"If you're going through hell, keep going"
- Winston Churchill

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed."
- Michael Jordan

BEC: (54), (72), 80 (losing credit on 02/02/15 - nervous)
AUD: 78
REG: (74), 91
FAR: (71)

[I'm, Ron Burgundy?]

REG Exam scheduled for 2/1 and AUD exam scheduled for 2/22.

Studying through of busy season. What's fueling me?

Coffee, Red Bull, Ramen Noodles, Pantera and desktop wallpaper of a Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide.

"If you're going through hell, keep going"
- Winston Churchill

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed."
- Michael Jordan

BEC: (54), (72), 80 (losing credit on 02/02/15 - nervous)
AUD: 78
REG: (74), 91
FAR: (71)

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