[kdcpa]

I have the third attempt of Audit exam in 2 days and my credit is expiring this quarter. Working hard on the exam and applying for tax internship position. Today I got a rejection from mid-size CPA firm. I am so disappointed that I am neither passing FAR and Audit and not getting even a single opportunity to begin the practical experience.

[kdcpa]

@BlueCollarNerd your determination is inspiring.

[kdcpa]

@Ana I feel exactly same like you on missing out things and not being able to get through but let's keep up the good work and get out of this.

[ultrarunner]

@kdcpa, I was in your shoes awhile ago. I'd say that finishing the exams and looking for a job are the top two most difficult things. But you will eventually get them (as I did). Once you achieve your goal, you wouldn't believe how great life is. It is good to be motivated and work hard to achieve your dream. Yes. I agree with the folks here that you should focus on the exams for now and think about the job search later. I am rooting for you. All the best!

FAR 72,67,79 (Roger+Wiley test bank)11/15
AUD 80 (Roger)10/15
BEC 80 (Roger)4/16
REG 63,78 (Roger+Ninja MCQs)5/16

[kdcpa]

@ultrarunner after learning from all of you, I feel that I need to focus on passing the exams without thinking about rejection or whether I will get a job or not. What will happen at the worst is I will not get a job for few months but at least I will have the satisfaction of having achieved the goal that I had set for myself.

[Ana]

@blue thanks, your kind words really helped.
Everyone here is so generous with encouragement. I can't wait for all of us to be done one day.

[kloss]

I quit my job right after Oct 15th so I can focus on study.
I have been working in public accounting since the time I walked out from school, I like my job, it's great, but, I am getting reach to the point where I can't move up for better life and can't keep work and life balance.
Quit a job and study full time is risky, trust me, I have been struggling a lot, but, I believe everything will be pay off after I pass exams.
I keep telling myself, if I want to do it, then I WANT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN, I don't want to regret after 20 years and keep asking myself why I wouldn't take time off then focus on study.
Always be positive, and believe in yourself.

Let's get it done together~

[kdcpa]

@Kloss thank you for sharing your experience. It is really a tough decision. It shows the the value of passing this exam. Thank you so much for motivating us.

[Anonymous]

I don't recommend quitting a job just so you can study for these exams. I've known a couple people who did that and they regretted it big-time later.
Work part-time, do something. But to walk away from the working world is not a good idea. Just my $0.001. Employers do not like seeing employment gaps
and many (I'd say most) companies will not interview someone who isn't currently employed.

You might consider taking a break from the CPA process for awhile. For over a year, I divided work and studying.
I've only been working as an accountant for 3 years. Graduated with 2nd bachelors in accounting in 2014. Before that, I worked in a completely different
field. After not passing FAR, AUD, and BEC, I decided to put my studies on hold until January 2018 just to give my brain a chance to cool off.
I had a 3.9 in school, yet for some reason I haven't been able to wrap my head around these crazy tests…yet. So, if you're currently on a failing streak,
you may want to take a couple months off and create a new plan or simply give yourself a chance to unravel. Too many people, including many on this forum,
are hell-bent on passing as fast as they can and think that the sky will fall down if they aren't a senior in B4 by the time they're 26 or not earning six figures
by the time they're 30. They're not patient with themselves and a lot of them burn out very fast. Don't be like them. As someone who is a bit older, let me be the first
to brag to you about how truly LUCKY I feel that I got my second degree and am doing these CPA exams when I am. If I'd tried to do it in my 20s, by now I'd be sick and
tired of it all and although I'd probably have more money in the bank than I currently do, I'd probably be sick and tired of accounting. By the time I retire, in another
maybe 25 years, I'll have had my career in accounting that lasted about 28 years (and not like 42 years doing the same damned things every single day). And, I won't have burned out.
And, I will still have earned a lot of money, enough to take me thru the rest of my days. haha

Best of wishes.

[CPAchiever]

I was looking for something to motivate me and I found this shirt on amazon. I wear it often to boost my confidence. You can do it!! Don’t give up: https://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?C=1I458DSCGCKNA&K=18G0MGKMKOTCU&M=urn:rtn:msg:2017110203585032d364a884204669848d9a5495e0p0na&R=3IVYVABE3ZCGL&T=C&U=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0773C5B13%3Fref_%3Dpe_2196150_146773810&A=WFL3KKA7KAFUOHU7TVA950ZPALGA&H=LJWXATILPQZ9AMYJAF2WMBWVLGYA&ref_=pe_2196150_146773810

[sacpa]

@CPAcheiver: Awesome idea! Love your attitude. Like you, I am also in this journey without success. Just took BEC last week. Freaked out due to different reasons & don't have hopes of passing. Moved on to AUD. Good Luck! Let's work hard & keep each other motivated!

FAR - < than 75, 10/2013, 2/2015
BEC - < than 75, 10/2013
AUD - < than 75, 8/2015, 1/2016

~ Winners fail until they succeed. Losers quit when they fail. - Robert Kiyosaki
~ I survived because the fire inside burned brighter than the fire around me.
~ Something will grow from all you are going through. And it will be YOU.
~ Right now you may not be where you intend to be, but it's where you need to be in order to get where you want to go.

[Ana]

I don't have the t-shirt but I had that printed off of google and taped to my wall a month ago. let's see if it will work it's magic.

[Anonymous]

I seriously hope nobody buys that shirt from Amazon. Or if they do, they only wear it at home. lolz I remember when such garments were in vogue…like 25+ years ago hahaha

[cmcook]

@CPAachiever – wear your shirt loud and proud. Let your freak flag fly – who cares if it isn't cool. I gave up worrying about being cool a while ago.

[kdcpa]

I am so thankful to each and everyone who has taken time and posted here. This has been really a great help.

[SallyCPA]

@kdcpa how was the exam!?

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