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My old manager works in private industry accounting, has been out of school for over 10 years (Bachelor’s in Finance), and just recently finished up enough accounting credits on the side so he could take the CPA. He started his CPA journey about 8 months ago.

He only uses Wiley books (outdated, btw). No online test bank, videos, etc. He has 5 kids, all who are homeschooled by his wife who is a stay at home mom. He easily works 10-12 hrs each day.

He started taking his tests summer 2013.. results as followed:

– AUD, passed 1st try, after studying only on weekends and occasionally at night for 3 weeks.

– BEC, passed 1st try, studying on/off for 3 weeks.

– FAR, passed 2nd attempt. For his 2nd FAR attempt, he only studied the weekend before the exam… passes.

– REG, 2nd attempt will be in April.

There’s no doubt, he is a sharp guy. He was also a great supervisor and I learned a ton from him.

However.. just leads me to wonder what MY problem is? I’m married, no kids, work and commute is about 10-12 hrs avg. I’ve put in a ton of quality hours (thousands of MCQ, lectures, supplementing with NINJA Notes & Audio), but yet I’m still having trouble getting over the hump.

Is it possible that there are just some people out there who are absolute geniuses when it comes to CPA exam?

Or, is it possible that we psych ourselves out way too much over this exam, making it way harder than it really is?

Anyway, not trying to rant. Again.. he’s a sharp guy and deserves the passing score.. as does anyone who receives one! If anything just trying to think how I can apply this as a “lesson learned” and maybe start passing the final 3 sections that I need to.

Happy Studying to all! 🙂

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AUD - 74, 77! (1/2016)
BEC - 80! (5/2016)
REG - tbd (8/2016)
FAR - tbd

Study materials: NINJA MCQ/Audio/Notes

"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!"
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@Wanna_B_TXCPA…. Great perspective, and there is so much truth to your post. You're right, I WILL achieve this goal… very soon! I can feel it. You can tell how long I've been going at it by my screen name. 🙂 I created that when I started pursuing, was hoping I would only be using the screen name through 2012. haha…

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AUD - 74, 77! (1/2016)
BEC - 80! (5/2016)
REG - tbd (8/2016)
FAR - tbd

Study materials: NINJA MCQ/Audio/Notes

"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!"
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[jennknee]

Sounds like a weirdo to me jk.

Have you asked him what he thinks is most effective for learning? For some, it's good memory, or maybe he is great at focusing, etc. There's no use in comparing ourselves to others, but maybe you can learn something you didn't try before through him.

Looks like you have the drive, don't give up 🙂

AUD - 7/5/13 - 93
FAR - 8/24/13 - 91
BEC - 11/30/13 - 92
REG - 2/24/14 - 91! DONE!

CPAreviewforFREE, Wiley Test Bank, Becker, and NINJA FLASHCARDS. <3
Candidate from California

[jennknee]

Sounds like a weirdo to me jk.

Have you asked him what he thinks is most effective for learning? For some, it's good memory, or maybe he is great at focusing, etc. There's no use in comparing ourselves to others, but maybe you can learn something you didn't try before through him.

Looks like you have the drive, don't give up 🙂

AUD - 7/5/13 - 93
FAR - 8/24/13 - 91
BEC - 11/30/13 - 92
REG - 2/24/14 - 91! DONE!

CPAreviewforFREE, Wiley Test Bank, Becker, and NINJA FLASHCARDS. <3
Candidate from California

[samdiegoCPA]

While people like that are fantastic, you can't compare yourself to them. Just like I don't compare myself to those who pass in the 90s. I call them “extraordinary items”. I would just forget about him and hang out and read this forum because we are the majority.

AUD: 84
REG: 84
BEC: 79
FAR: 83

[samdiegoCPA]

While people like that are fantastic, you can't compare yourself to them. Just like I don't compare myself to those who pass in the 90s. I call them “extraordinary items”. I would just forget about him and hang out and read this forum because we are the majority.

AUD: 84
REG: 84
BEC: 79
FAR: 83

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