[kmanharris]

Not sure if this is where I should post this, but my god, I can’t seem to stay fully motivated for the exam. I end up slacking off and failing and it is frustrating as hell. I hope that, by keeping a detailed thread, I can stay motivated so I don’t feel like I let anyone who may follow this thread down (that sounds lame but I gotta do what I gotta do lol).

I have taken FAR twice and failed both times, with a 59 and 68, respectively. Tomorrow I go at it for a 3rd time and don’t feel super confident because I slacked off again. I have already decided that after this test tomorrow, pass or fail, I am going onto BEC. I will outline my study schedule this weekend, once I can relax a little bit.

I am using CPAExcel to study from.

Little about me:

24.

Work at a small accounting firm and have 3 years experience.

Avid gamer and sports enthusiast.

Engaged to be married. No wedding date set.

So come along for the ride as I try to pass this series of exams from hell.

FAR - 59, 68, 8/30/13
BEC - 69
REG - TBD
AUD - TBD

[peetree]

Take my advice, you play console: get rid of it for a while. If you play on the pc, uninstall steam/origin etc.

I can't wait to install steam again 😀

Good luck in your journey! going to follow this thread.

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]

Take my advice, you play console: get rid of it for a while. If you play on the pc, uninstall steam/origin etc.

I can't wait to install steam again 😀

Good luck in your journey! going to follow this thread.

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

[kmanharris]

But.. but.. PS4 is coming out! lol.

You're absolutely right though and I will try my hardest!

Not passing FAR twice (possibly 3 times) is really discouraging. I took BEC at the end of tax season this year and scored a 69, without studying at all. I have failed FAR multiple times and have put in 100+ hours of studying each time. I just need to get one under my belt to gain some damn confidence back.

Thanks for following! I look forward to busting my ass and not letting you down!

FAR - 59, 68, 8/30/13
BEC - 69
REG - TBD
AUD - TBD

[kmanharris]

But.. but.. PS4 is coming out! lol.

You're absolutely right though and I will try my hardest!

Not passing FAR twice (possibly 3 times) is really discouraging. I took BEC at the end of tax season this year and scored a 69, without studying at all. I have failed FAR multiple times and have put in 100+ hours of studying each time. I just need to get one under my belt to gain some damn confidence back.

Thanks for following! I look forward to busting my ass and not letting you down!

FAR - 59, 68, 8/30/13
BEC - 69
REG - TBD
AUD - TBD

[mtaylo24]

I feel your pain. I have Auditing Round 3 tomorrow. I bought Madden 25 on Tuesday. It is sitting on my kitchen table, still wrapped! lol. Best of luck tomorrow…

AUD - 1st - 60 (12/12), 61 (2/13), 61 (8/13), 78! (11/15)
REG - 55 (2/16) 69 (5/16) Retake(8/16)
BEC - 71(5/16) Retake (9/16)
FAR - (8/16)

[mtaylo24]

I feel your pain. I have Auditing Round 3 tomorrow. I bought Madden 25 on Tuesday. It is sitting on my kitchen table, still wrapped! lol. Best of luck tomorrow…

AUD - 1st - 60 (12/12), 61 (2/13), 61 (8/13), 78! (11/15)
REG - 55 (2/16) 69 (5/16) Retake(8/16)
BEC - 71(5/16) Retake (9/16)
FAR - (8/16)

[peetree]

I can't pinpoint the year it happened, but I went from being decent at madden, to being downright terrible. Now I just want to play as the offensive line to get those pancakes.

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 pinpoint the year it happened, but I went from being decent at madden, to being downright terrible. Now I just want to play as the offensive line to get those pancakes.

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

[WestonM]

My reward for passing the test is going to be GTA V

BEC: 93 4/18/13
FAR: 89 7/3/13
REG: 90 8/30/13
AUD: 95 11/29/13

DONE!

[WestonM]

My reward for passing the test is going to be GTA V

BEC: 93 4/18/13
FAR: 89 7/3/13
REG: 90 8/30/13
AUD: 95 11/29/13

DONE!

[Mel]

@kmanharris Since you want to share your story, you could always volunteer to be a NINJA Blogger. Email Jeff and see if he needs another NINJA.

[Mel]

@kmanharris Since you want to share your story, you could always volunteer to be a NINJA Blogger. Email Jeff and see if he needs another NINJA.

[kmanharris]

Took FAR today.

Multiple Choice seemed to be about medium difficulty. No government stuff is done at my firm so I always have to refresh that topic. Think I did alright.

Got TWO research questions. Was super excited to see that. Now we play the waiting game.

@mtaylo24 Just brought a 12 pack of miller lite and madden 25 for the PS3. That'll be my night.

@peetree I'm in a madden league with 31 other guys (talk about being a geek). I gotta stay on top of my game!

@westonm GTAV is going to be awesome. Cannot wait for that.

@Mel4CPA Thanks, maybe I'll shoot him an email!

FAR - 59, 68, 8/30/13
BEC - 69
REG - TBD
AUD - TBD

[kmanharris]

Took FAR today.

Multiple Choice seemed to be about medium difficulty. No government stuff is done at my firm so I always have to refresh that topic. Think I did alright.

Got TWO research questions. Was super excited to see that. Now we play the waiting game.

@mtaylo24 Just brought a 12 pack of miller lite and madden 25 for the PS3. That'll be my night.

@peetree I'm in a madden league with 31 other guys (talk about being a geek). I gotta stay on top of my game!

@westonm GTAV is going to be awesome. Cannot wait for that.

@Mel4CPA Thanks, maybe I'll shoot him an email!

FAR - 59, 68, 8/30/13
BEC - 69
REG - TBD
AUD - TBD

[MrsBing]

Diable 3 comes out next week for the xbox. I'm pre-ordering it today to get the extras, but I won't play it until all of my exams are over and passed or possibly during my maternity leave in December. I already have limited study time and I know that I can spend hours on hours playing it.

Becker, Wiley Test Bank, and Ninja 10 Point Combo!

FAR: 89
REG: 87
AUD: 92
BEC: 75
Ethics: 90

Licensed Arizona CPA

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