[Anonymous]

I found out yesterday that I passed FAR so I finished 3 of the exams now. I am scheduled for AUD on May 18 and a May 28 slot just opened up. Ive gotten through A3 using Becker and only have 14 or so days left. I graduated in December so I could get the CPA done before I start working and have been studying full time (roughly 7-8 hours a day) for 5 months. I am completely fried and my productivity is tanking. Should I push it back and give myself the extra 10 days or just tough it out and do the May 18 time slot?

[Determined CPA]

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A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

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[Missy]

Based on your scores and the timing of your other 3 exams I think you COULD do it on May 18, but theres no reason you have to. If you want the other 10 days for your sanity take them.

Frankly I'd rather be lounging in a beach chair on May 19!

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
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[Anonymous]

If you have the extra $30 or so it will cost to reschedule and if there is a greater or at least equal chance of you passing if you push it back, then push it back. You don't have any other exams you need to be prepping for, so you wouldn't be losing study time. You're not in danger of losing any credits (and you could only take the exam once in this testing window anyway).

The only reason I could see NOT pushing it back would be if there's danger of you procrastinating once you know you have 10 extra days to prep. If that will cause you to take a lengthy break and not get back into study mode quickly enough for an adequate final review, then maybe keep the exam where it is.

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the replies. Decided to push it back.

[Author]

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