[ganudorm]

I generally test around 11 a.m. so I’ll wake up and eat oatmeal, yogurt and maybe eggs then eat a banana on the way into the test.

[Kay]

i used to have exams scheduled for 8~9am. so eat bread with jelly plus a cup of milk, and take exams.

Currently:
CPA - Class of 2013
ALMI (Associate, Life Management Institute)
CISA - Passed in 2011, Certified in 2014

In Progress:
ASA (Associate of Society of Actuaries) - EXAM P (O), EXAM FM (O), EXAM MFE (X), EXAM MLC (X), EXAM C (X)

[Zaq]

Absolutely nothing. I tend to get a bit sleepy when I eat before a huge exam; even if it's a small amount.

Water is my usual go to substance before an 8 AM exam.

FAR: 50, 76!
REG: 74... (ouch baby, very ouch), 76!
AUD: 65, 91!?
BEC: 80! Aaaand doneskies!

May 2012 to August 2013. Can't believe it's over.

[Anonymous]

A cup of coffee (no more). Usually test @ 9AM and like to go in HUNGRY!

Enjoy fish the night before. They say it's brain food.

[2012passtheCPA]

Always had McDonald's breakfast before the exam. It was good up until REG!! But I blame those REG not passes on it raining!! I only didn't pass an exam when it was raining….those are the facts, nothing to do with the amount of quality of my studying 😉

[SeattleAccountant]

Typical pre-exam meal: 2 egg omelet sans milk with veggies, strong green tea (pack another cup for commute to Prometrics site). No sweets, oatmeal, bread or white rice = make me sleepy.

Post exam: French, Chinese or Italian restaurant with little happy white drink or spiked coffee 🙂

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

[Kenada]

I normally would have a cup of coffee an hour before the exam and dry toast. Keep it light since I don't want to be crossed legged during the exam 🙂

FAR 05/27/14; 786/110 - Done !

[Jsmi77y]

Egg breakfast, usually with toast or oatmeal, banana, almonds. Try not to get too full. 1 cup of coffee then lots of water. I usually end up having to use a 3 min break in between each session though.

But I've failed a lot, so “grain of salt” yada yada

REG - 68 | 71 | 88 | 86
FAR - 72 | 74 | 79
AUD - 66 | 70 | 77
BEC - 62 | 74 | 80

Guess that means I'm a soon-to-be CPA!

[neika822]

I try to get a “good” breakfast in with some scrambled eggs and a slice of toast. I have to pee a lot normally, so I'll keep it to just a glass of water while eating. I won't drink coffee since I figure it'll make me have to pee. I also avoid all milk products since milk has the tendency to upset my stomach and I do NOT need that. If my exam is at 1:30 (which, lately, that's all that's available), I'll have a turkey sandwich before I leave.

I've only taken a pee break during two exams… both were audit when I knew I had a lot of time leftover. Otherwise, my goal is to not take a break!

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[littlenumberrobot]

I test mid-day and drink about only 2 or 3 cups of coffee and eggs in the morning. Then egg and bacon before the exam. NO COFFEE after 9 🙂

CA CPA - All because of the journey listed below
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FAR - 53('10), 8/25/12 79 PASSED!
REG - 66('11), 69('12), 12/06/12 77 PASSED!!
BEC - 58('10), 74('12), 01/05/13 77 PASSED!!!
AUD - 43('11), 66('12), 69('13), 74('13) 7/29/13 85 PASSED!!!!!

(Combinations of Roger, Yaeger, Wiley Book, Wiley TB, & NINJA Notes)

Ethics 90%

[pkd1982]

The blood of my enemies. It hasn't helped much though, so I might switch to cereal or yogurt instead.

REG: Pass
BEC: Pass
AUD: Pass
FAR: August 2013

[I just love this]

I ate Burger King before REG..maybe I should make a tradition of it.

REG- Waiting 7/1/13
BEC- Waiting 7/23/13
AUD- Studying 8/12/13
FAR- Signed up 10/1/13
Studying with CPAExcel and Wiley Test Bank.

[Anonymous]

A bowl of cereal, NO COFFEE, and maybe a sip or 2 of water. I basically went into most exams dehydrated so I wouldn't risk having to take bathroom breaks.

[Anonymous]

I usually make 1 scrambled egg with some kale/spinach and skim milk and some shredded cheese, I usually put some tomatoes or salsa and sour cream on top of them. Then either a piece of toast or half of a bagel with cream cheese, and a cup of coffee. My pre-CPA exam meal is always one where I don't count calories- the more the better !

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