[mzghafoor92]

What are everyone’s guesses?

[ala72]

I'm 23, just finished MAcc this past May.

I wanted these exams done and out of the way, even though this cert might not be something that I use in the future, because I never wanted to have to sacrifice time with future husband/ children.

I might not even stay in public but I figured that this certification could lead to more opportunities and provide more flexibility in the future.

Licensed NH CPA as of July 2015

AUD - 74 (Oct '13), 84 (Jan '14)
FAR - 79 (Feb '14)
REG - 61 (May '13), 81 (Aug '14)
BEC - 79 (Nov '14)

[NoraU]

I am the winner – 53 years old!

BEC 05/12/14 77
REG 08/25/14 82
FAR 11/25/14 80
AUD 02/25/15 72, 05/15/15 98! DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mamabear]

I just turned 35 and I have one part left to pass. Definitely get this thing out of the way before you have kids. Full time job and CPA exam=no problem, husband and CPA exam=no problem, Full-time job + Husband + kids and CPA exam=longest year and a half of my life!!

CPA Exam - Finally DONE (November 2014)
BEC (08/10/13) 80
AUD (08/24/13) 65 (11/13/13) 85
FAR (04/12/14) 81
REG (07/19/14) 69 (11/29/14) 87!!

[Anonymous]

I'm 37. I agree with Mamabear. Do this before you have kids. I have a family and full time work. The current schedule is not for sissies.

[Tax lady]

I'm 36 and also agree with Mama. I am married, two kids, work full time in public accounting, have a side business doing taxes/bookkeeping and if I can pass these tests with all this going on, then I feel like I could truly do anything! It's definitely not the ideal situation, but I know it's do-able. 🙂

REG 8/15/14 (73); 11/13/14 (82)-expired 🙁
AUD 5/30/15 (80)
BEC 11/28/15 (75)
FAR 7/30/16

Studying with CPAexcel and Ninja notes/MCQ's/Flashcards

[Mamabear]

Hey Taxlady! I was sad to see your score on the thread. We'll kick REG's butt in Q4! I'm taking it in late November. I'll see you in the study group in a couple of weeks!

CPA Exam - Finally DONE (November 2014)
BEC (08/10/13) 80
AUD (08/24/13) 65 (11/13/13) 85
FAR (04/12/14) 81
REG (07/19/14) 69 (11/29/14) 87!!

[Tax lady]

Hey! It sucks doesn't it?! UGH But I'm glad we will be studying together again. 🙂

REG 8/15/14 (73); 11/13/14 (82)-expired 🙁
AUD 5/30/15 (80)
BEC 11/28/15 (75)
FAR 7/30/16

Studying with CPAexcel and Ninja notes/MCQ's/Flashcards

[Tncincy]

@NoraU, I am 49. I have been trying for almost 2 years and have not passed a part yet. I commend you for jumping in at 53.

@Mammabear, are you back in reg? or still on break. I am going for Reg mid Oct and Far end of November. I am really inspired by your energy press and never give up attitude.

Tax is my strength (17 years) so I am changing my plans and going with reg first …..even though so many recommended Far first, but Far is so overwhelming to me. I need to start somewhere else. just need to…..

Good luck to my peers ( 40 and over club)

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[Anonymous]

Hi to all in the over 40 club, I am 46 and am taking Reg in Nov. I changed careers at 42 and have never looked back. I will not stop until I pass all four exams and at my age what do I have to do but study LOL. I have three older kids and a wife and I commend anyone at any age who passed this exam. Age is only a number.!

[Forte Freeze]

Good to read these posts, as I too am over 40 !

Worked a variety of accounting jobs outside of public.

Having 25 years pass so quickly since my college degree, it's a real trip to rekindle this information!

It's great to be here, as I target the 4th Quarter 2014.

4/13/14 BEC - 76!
11/29/14 AUD - (74) 79!
11/28/15 REG - 8/30/15 (72)4/1/15(68)
7/1/15 FAR - (70)(71) 77!

Persistence
Determination
Forte

[Kesto]

I am a kind of surprised and glad to see many 40+. I thought I was one of the very few in the 40 club. I am 42 and just passed the 4th section. I completed the whole exam in seven month (FAR 85, AUD 92, REG 88, BEC 84). I earned my Bachelors degree 20 years ago and my Masters 10 years ago. At 42, I am making a career change and trying to land my first ever job in USA.

[Tncincy]

Congrats Kesto, Keep cheering for the rest of us old timers. When we pass, I am sure I will welcome the change.

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[Anonymous]

I too am 46 and taking the exam. I am happy to see so many over 40 members!

Good luck to everyone!

[stoleway]

I just turned 30 and I'm done with the exam, looking at the ages here, I really don't feel old anymore….lol

REG -63│ 84!!
BEC- 59│70│ 71 │78!
AUD- 75!
FAR- 87!

Mass-CPA

[Mamabear]

@Tax Lady–It will be good to study together again! I won't be on as much this time though. I easily distracted myself with this forum. I am not making that mistake this time. I'm out for blood with REG!

@tncincy–I'm still on break. Leaving on Saturday for a cruise. I'll be back for good in 2 weeks. I have to get this done. I will see you in the Q4 group as well. I say go with your strong suit, don't go into it too confident though. Still study everything. Nail it, then tackle FAR. You have a good plan!

CPA Exam - Finally DONE (November 2014)
BEC (08/10/13) 80
AUD (08/24/13) 65 (11/13/13) 85
FAR (04/12/14) 81
REG (07/19/14) 69 (11/29/14) 87!!

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