[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!

[kevinco]

Did not have any room for rewarding myself as I took the next section immediately after I passed one section, but when I passed the last section, earlier this month I went to Vegas, for a couple days!!!

Boise State Alumni

05/08/13 FAR Passed - 80
07/09/13 AUD Passed - 96
10/10/13 REG Passed - 75
11/07/13 BEC 77!!! I am DONE!!!!!!!!
12/13/2013 Received my CPA license on my son's 6th birthday in the mail! My son is always a blessing!!

BS - Environmental Science
BBA - Accountancy

Becker Lectures and MCQs. Click on my avatar for my LinkedIn page.

[kevinco]

Did not have any room for rewarding myself as I took the next section immediately after I passed one section, but when I passed the last section, earlier this month I went to Vegas, for a couple days!!!

Boise State Alumni

05/08/13 FAR Passed - 80
07/09/13 AUD Passed - 96
10/10/13 REG Passed - 75
11/07/13 BEC 77!!! I am DONE!!!!!!!!
12/13/2013 Received my CPA license on my son's 6th birthday in the mail! My son is always a blessing!!

BS - Environmental Science
BBA - Accountancy

Becker Lectures and MCQs. Click on my avatar for my LinkedIn page.

[SeattleAccountant]

@jlough

Haha, we did that too!

After each exam (remainder of the day just right after the exam), I was taken to a surprise dinner place – each time new and completely unpredictable. There were some hits and misses but overall it was great and helped me to deal with the post-exam stress & tension.

For the passes I got non-food rewards like a few suits after passing last & final exam. Or new shoes after passing earlier exam and so on. It may sound selfish and self-indulgent in addition to effect on family budget, but I must honestly say that it was much needed in order to stay sane and keep going at it. So thankful for having a spouse that understood that.

Becker Class of Jan - Aug 2013: FARB DONE!!!!
CPA license pending 🙂

[SeattleAccountant]

@jlough

Haha, we did that too!

After each exam (remainder of the day just right after the exam), I was taken to a surprise dinner place – each time new and completely unpredictable. There were some hits and misses but overall it was great and helped me to deal with the post-exam stress & tension.

For the passes I got non-food rewards like a few suits after passing last & final exam. Or new shoes after passing earlier exam and so on. It may sound selfish and self-indulgent in addition to effect on family budget, but I must honestly say that it was much needed in order to stay sane and keep going at it. So thankful for having a spouse that understood that.

Becker Class of Jan - Aug 2013: FARB DONE!!!!
CPA license pending 🙂

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