[red07]

Hello Everyone!

I know this is pretty off the topic but Ineed advice and any piece would be highly appreciated.

I started off with the UCLA Ext grad certificate to become eligible for the CPA exam. I am now eligible and so started preparing for the exam end of nov for FAR with becker.

I just finished F2 and then life happened, my personal life is in a turmoil, i have two kids and I have been very disturbed since the last 2 weeks which means no studying.

Right now I need your advice in if I should keep preparing for the exam or should I just complete the grad cert and try to find a job. UCLA also helps in internship placement.

Thanks in advance!

[Missy]

If you're not working and not in school,focus on the exams. Life is going to happen whenever you decide to take the CPA and it's exponentially more difficult when working or in school with kids to care for.

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
Finance/Admin/HR Manager

[hasy]

I'd have to agree with MLA. I was laid off but I found a temp position, just to have side income at least since I have bills. If this position doesn't work out, passing the exams will be my full-time responsibility before the 2017 changes.

If you have no job, I would study as much for the time that you're not using to take care of your kids. Listen to audio while you're with them. Study when they're at school. Studying for FAR now, makes me really regret the fact that I didn't study right after I graduated because it's really hard, having to relearn everything even if the material is not that hard. Also, the 2017 changes… I do NOT ever want to experience 50% TBS. So that's my motivation right now…

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved - Helen Keller

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BEC 80 (10/23/15)
FAR 72 (4/2/15); 83 (7/11/16)
REG 52 (4/28/15)
AUD (9/9/16)

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