[jlough]

For each exam so far, my husband and I have picked a new restaurant to visit if I pass. For FAR, I rewarded myself with a meal at an Israeli restaurant in Philly. For REG, I got a meal at a Top Chef contestant’s new restaurant, also in Philly,

Luckily, I will be enjoying a nice stuffed lobster (DH has never one!!) at my favorite Spanish restaurant in North Jersey very soon. 🙂

What is your reward??? Does it help you get through the endless hours of studying?

F- 7/13- 84
R- 10/13- 79
A- 11/13- 99
B- 1/14- 86

Licensed in PA- 3/20/2014

This exam ALMOST defeated me back in 2006-2008, but I came back and WON!

[tough_kitty]

Confidence in the fact that you can pass the exam or that you can be social? Two different things. With girls you gotta establish eye contact – this way you'll know if she is interested… no girl wants to talk to a drunk guy… just trying to help 😉

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[mmorf]

My reward will be going to New York to get a customized dress form (my hobby is garment sewing). And maybe I can convince the husband I can finally get an F2 Savannah kitten.

[mmorf]

My reward will be going to New York to get a customized dress form (my hobby is garment sewing). And maybe I can convince the husband I can finally get an F2 Savannah kitten.

[TDKR]

Not having to spend hours every single day studying for the exam and not having any more of those conversations where it started like this: “did you pass?” THAT in itself is my reward

Just got my last passing score, I think I'm going outside to do some awesome airkicks!

REG - 72, 72, 81
BEC - 77
FAR - 70, 81
AUD - 74 "so that's what it feels like." Round 2: 79

Passing the exam is not impossible task. GIVING UP is the only way YOU can make it impossible!

[TDKR]

Not having to spend hours every single day studying for the exam and not having any more of those conversations where it started like this: “did you pass?” THAT in itself is my reward

Just got my last passing score, I think I'm going outside to do some awesome airkicks!

REG - 72, 72, 81
BEC - 77
FAR - 70, 81
AUD - 74 "so that's what it feels like." Round 2: 79

Passing the exam is not impossible task. GIVING UP is the only way YOU can make it impossible!

[michaelabs22]

Drinks and fun with my wife and friends. Going to either buy a nice bottle of Port or single malt scotch when I pass REG (my last section!)

A - 10/28/12 - Passed!!!
B - 11/20/12 - Passed!!!
F - 11/12/13 - Passed!!!
R - 02/01/13 - Passed!!!

Work Experience - Done!
Ethics Exam - Boom! Done!

RI Licensed CPA.

[michaelabs22]

Drinks and fun with my wife and friends. Going to either buy a nice bottle of Port or single malt scotch when I pass REG (my last section!)

A - 10/28/12 - Passed!!!
B - 11/20/12 - Passed!!!
F - 11/12/13 - Passed!!!
R - 02/01/13 - Passed!!!

Work Experience - Done!
Ethics Exam - Boom! Done!

RI Licensed CPA.

[NYIACCT89]

I've been rewarding myself after I take the exam before I get my grade by taking a few days off to relax. For example after I took BEC I went to Atlantic City for a few days – I planned taking my exam the weekend before Thanksgiving so I could get that entire following week off while only using 3 days off.

As for when I get a passing grade, for FAR and BEC which I received while studying for another exam I've given myself a day off from studying as a reward.

Now if I can pass REG in January I will have to reward myself big time, but unfortunately that would have to wait a couple of months as by the time I find out my grade it will be busy season already 🙁

FAR - 7/1/13 - 98
AUD - 8/31/13 - 94
BEC - 11/23/13 - 89
REG - 1/13/14 - 86

Study Materials:
Becker - Online Course and Flash Cards

[NYIACCT89]

I've been rewarding myself after I take the exam before I get my grade by taking a few days off to relax. For example after I took BEC I went to Atlantic City for a few days – I planned taking my exam the weekend before Thanksgiving so I could get that entire following week off while only using 3 days off.

As for when I get a passing grade, for FAR and BEC which I received while studying for another exam I've given myself a day off from studying as a reward.

Now if I can pass REG in January I will have to reward myself big time, but unfortunately that would have to wait a couple of months as by the time I find out my grade it will be busy season already 🙁

FAR - 7/1/13 - 98
AUD - 8/31/13 - 94
BEC - 11/23/13 - 89
REG - 1/13/14 - 86

Study Materials:
Becker - Online Course and Flash Cards

[jennknee]

I'll probably celebrate with some yummy tacos & a good beer for this exam.

Other times it's shopping.

When I finish all four exams, I am going to

a) go on a crazy shopping spree

b) probably join netflix to watch tv like most people and

c) hopefully exercise every once in a while…

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]

I'll probably celebrate with some yummy tacos & a good beer for this exam.

Other times it's shopping.

When I finish all four exams, I am going to

a) go on a crazy shopping spree

b) probably join netflix to watch tv like most people and

c) hopefully exercise every once in a while…

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

[lleon]

Suns bombers at Majerles. Hands down, best. Bar. Ever.

Licensed in Arizona

[lleon]

Suns bombers at Majerles. Hands down, best. Bar. Ever.

Licensed in Arizona

[Anonymous]

The first day I have a dance party with my daughters screaming “we did it” as loud as we can and the second day I get a babysitter and get some Bacardi and drink with friends that I've ignored for months. When I pass all 4 parts we're taking a week long vacation with the kids and a few days vacation without the kids. I just can't decide where I want us to go. Decisions, decisions…

[Anonymous]

The first day I have a dance party with my daughters screaming “we did it” as loud as we can and the second day I get a babysitter and get some Bacardi and drink with friends that I've ignored for months. When I pass all 4 parts we're taking a week long vacation with the kids and a few days vacation without the kids. I just can't decide where I want us to go. Decisions, decisions…

[Author]

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