[Anonymous]

As I get closer to the 150 hr requirement to sit, I been thinking about the CPA exam alot, like everyday. A part of me can’t wait to start studying for the exam later next year (mostly because I will get to re-learn all the accounting I learned in school that I have pretty much forgotten now). I kind of feel weird for being excited because I know how exhausting and difficult the CPA exam journey is and I know it will consume my life until I pass it. Is it normal to be excited about preparing for the CPA exam even though I know it will take over my life?

[Tncincy]

I have the same excitement, but sometimes the excitement in disabling. I have never been afraid ( not even to fail), and yes I have failed Reg and FAR, FAR hurt a little more because I did not expect to fail so miserably. Some days I am excited while I study, and some days (recent days) I feel lost…. like when will this be over.

The good part is I am determined to emerge as a CPA…..

Keep dreaming, keep studying until you pass.

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

[Tncincy]

I have the same excitement, but sometimes the excitement in disabling. I have never been afraid ( not even to fail), and yes I have failed Reg and FAR, FAR hurt a little more because I did not expect to fail so miserably. Some days I am excited while I study, and some days (recent days) I feel lost…. like when will this be over.

The good part is I am determined to emerge as a CPA…..

Keep dreaming, keep studying until you pass.

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

[Zaq]

I was excited about studying for the CPA. Thought FAR would easy since I was still fresh out of school.

F1 felt great. “Gee golly,” I thought. This is going to be a breeze. Then I reached F2… and I haven't been the same since.

FAR: 50, 76!
REG: 74... (ouch baby, very ouch), 76!
AUD: 65, 91!?
BEC: 80! Aaaand doneskies!

May 2012 to August 2013. Can't believe it's over.

[Zaq]

I was excited about studying for the CPA. Thought FAR would easy since I was still fresh out of school.

F1 felt great. “Gee golly,” I thought. This is going to be a breeze. Then I reached F2… and I haven't been the same since.

FAR: 50, 76!
REG: 74... (ouch baby, very ouch), 76!
AUD: 65, 91!?
BEC: 80! Aaaand doneskies!

May 2012 to August 2013. Can't believe it's over.

[peetree]

I can't wait for the update when e_griffin is actually in study mode.

“THIS IS TERRRRRRIBLE”

FAR 02/21/13 - 95
REG 07/02/13 - 87
AUD 08/02/13 - 94
BEC 08/30/13 - 85
Ethics Exam - 90

Illinois candidate awaiting his license

Used Becker Self Study | Ninja Audio | Becker Flash Cards | Ninja Notes | Wiley Test Bank

[peetree]

I can't wait for the update when e_griffin is actually in study mode.

“THIS IS TERRRRRRIBLE”

FAR 02/21/13 - 95
REG 07/02/13 - 87
AUD 08/02/13 - 94
BEC 08/30/13 - 85
Ethics Exam - 90

Illinois candidate awaiting his license

Used Becker Self Study | Ninja Audio | Becker Flash Cards | Ninja Notes | Wiley Test Bank

[Guti]

I guess we are not taking into consideration that there are some individuals that actually love accounting. For these ”humans” studying for the CPA could be compared to a kid spending 9 months in Disney World.

FAR-84
AUD-
REG-
BEC-

[Guti]

I guess we are not taking into consideration that there are some individuals that actually love accounting. For these ”humans” studying for the CPA could be compared to a kid spending 9 months in Disney World.

FAR-84
AUD-
REG-
BEC-

[Fil-Am]

Thanks auslaf—I am torn between Yaeger and CPAExcel. My concern is that I have been out of school for 8 years. 🙁

Anything worth doing is probably not easy, but the rewards are worth it. (unknown)
Please feel free to add me on LinkedIn just to say hello or stay in touch.

CPA Exam - PASSED 2014
CALCPA Ethics - Passed 2014
CA CPA License - Pending

To God be the Highest Glory. Little Miracle happens every second!

[Fil-Am]

Thanks auslaf—I am torn between Yaeger and CPAExcel. My concern is that I have been out of school for 8 years. 🙁

Anything worth doing is probably not easy, but the rewards are worth it. (unknown)
Please feel free to add me on LinkedIn just to say hello or stay in touch.

CPA Exam - PASSED 2014
CALCPA Ethics - Passed 2014
CA CPA License - Pending

To God be the Highest Glory. Little Miracle happens every second!

[JustKeepStudying]

@CR7 – I dont know about that – I truly enjoy accounting and do not enjoy taking this test.

@e_griffin87 – Honestly, I was very excited to start studying – I spent hours planning it out after I finished my MSA last summer. Made a timeline and everything… don't make a timeline. Unless you are a great test taker and are not working full-time, you will probably have to take at least 1 section more than once, which throws off your timeline and your hopes of being done. I made a timeline as a goal, I thought it would motivate me to push through to have it all done by Thanksgiving of this year. Unfortunately I did not make it through my first test, which put me into next year, when I got the same score the 2nd time, it pushed me even further into next year. I think a general idea of the order you want to take them in works better than actual dates. Because of my ocd of dates, I have pushed myself into a crunch for 2 sections that my NTS will expire for. I really don't mean to sound discouraging, I just wish I had someone tell me this before I started. I honestly don't think I would be having such a hard time if I just faced the reality that the pass rate averages 50% and it is ok that it could take multiple attempts.

FAR - 84.
AUD - X,X,76.
REG - X,X,75.
BEC - X,X,74*, 81 AND IM DONE!!!!!!

*if i dont pass, i lose FAR.

Study materials: Becker videos/MCQ/Books, NINJA Blitz helped to finally pass AUD and REG.

First exam was in May 2013, seems like so long ago - FINALLY DONE!!!

[JustKeepStudying]

@CR7 – I dont know about that – I truly enjoy accounting and do not enjoy taking this test.

@e_griffin87 – Honestly, I was very excited to start studying – I spent hours planning it out after I finished my MSA last summer. Made a timeline and everything… don't make a timeline. Unless you are a great test taker and are not working full-time, you will probably have to take at least 1 section more than once, which throws off your timeline and your hopes of being done. I made a timeline as a goal, I thought it would motivate me to push through to have it all done by Thanksgiving of this year. Unfortunately I did not make it through my first test, which put me into next year, when I got the same score the 2nd time, it pushed me even further into next year. I think a general idea of the order you want to take them in works better than actual dates. Because of my ocd of dates, I have pushed myself into a crunch for 2 sections that my NTS will expire for. I really don't mean to sound discouraging, I just wish I had someone tell me this before I started. I honestly don't think I would be having such a hard time if I just faced the reality that the pass rate averages 50% and it is ok that it could take multiple attempts.

FAR - 84.
AUD - X,X,76.
REG - X,X,75.
BEC - X,X,74*, 81 AND IM DONE!!!!!!

*if i dont pass, i lose FAR.

Study materials: Becker videos/MCQ/Books, NINJA Blitz helped to finally pass AUD and REG.

First exam was in May 2013, seems like so long ago - FINALLY DONE!!!

[NYIACCT89]

I'm “looking forward” to studying only because I want to get this exam out of my life! Unfortunately, due to work I'm unable to sit for my next part until the end of November but I just want my normal life back where I don't think about this exam all the time.

If OP is serious, god bless you.

FAR - 7/1/13 - 98
AUD - 8/31/13 - 94
BEC - 11/23/13 - 89
REG - 1/13/14 - 86

Study Materials:
Becker - Online Course and Flash Cards

[NYIACCT89]

I'm “looking forward” to studying only because I want to get this exam out of my life! Unfortunately, due to work I'm unable to sit for my next part until the end of November but I just want my normal life back where I don't think about this exam all the time.

If OP is serious, god bless you.

FAR - 7/1/13 - 98
AUD - 8/31/13 - 94
BEC - 11/23/13 - 89
REG - 1/13/14 - 86

Study Materials:
Becker - Online Course and Flash Cards

[JY]

I think when you are in school. You have an optimistic view of your future…that optimism evaporates quickly once you graduate and start working. I was really excited to start studying for the exam. I think I wasn't excited about taking the exam, I was excited about what I can do AFTER I pass the exams. That excitement died the first day I started studying. I finished two parts and now my motivation has taken some serious toll. Now I am just counting down the days till my exams are done. November 30th can't come fast enough!

REG: 86 8/3/13
BEC: 85 8/31/13
FAR: 87 10/27/13
AUD: 90 11/30/13

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