[mxh2o]

All,

Looking for some advice, as luck would have it 3 days after paying for two sections (BEC and FAR) I found out my wife was having an affair. Needless to say my world is upside down and although i am trying to study and concentrate I have a two year old and a 6 year marriage that will either fail or succeed right now….

Will NASBA grant me any kind of extension on these? Thanks!

FAR - MAY 2013 62 - Attempt Two: February 18, 2014
AUD - JULY 2014
BEC - AUGUST 2014
REG - OCTOBER 2014

[win2bet]

i doubt you can get an extension, you have 6 months to take it at least, but you got bigger problems than this. oh & I'm never getting married.

REG 68,87
BEC 85
FAR 75
AUD 64,64, 86!

[Biff-1955-Tannen]

Nobody here will know for sure, you'll have to contact your NASBA state rep.
Once a cheater always a cheater. Your wife already made your marriage fail. Why put yourself in the same situation again in the future?

AUD 93 Jan 16
BEC 83 Feb 16
FAR 83 Apr 16
REG 84 May 16

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[Missy]

I believe there are some states that will give a one time extension no questions asked. But for the states that require an extenuating ccircumstance I'm doubtful that meets the criteria. I'm sorry for your situation, forget the exams for now and get your house in order.

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[melody_pinaycpa]

I agree with mla11692, forget the exams for the time being and get the house in order first. You'll get through this..

FAR (Apr 2015) - 88
AUD (July 2015) - 86
BEC (Oct 2015) - 82
REG - 73, 70, retake Sept 2016

[Jason]

@mxh2o

Here's a knowledgeable source for relationships. Hope it helps, can't imagine the amount of stress and f-ed up scenarios that is probably running through your mind right now.

I Caught My Wife Cheating

Take it with a grain of salt.

Filled with uncertainty, the treacherous journey has begun.

FAR: 02/06/16
AUD: 05/21/16
BEC: TBD
REG: TBD

[monikernc]

I have been there and the only thing that kept me going was the determination that this was my spouse's problem not mine. Whatever mistakes your wife has made may result in inconvenience, heartache, and hardship to you but she will never take away your education, skills or ability to succeed. Take the high road. If you can concentrate enough to study, do it, and you will come out of this better off than you are right now. If the exams have to wait, then they wait. Try letting them be a distraction from the turmoil in your life if you can.
I am sorry to hear this has happened but don't let it drag you down. First take care of you and your child. The rest takes time to resolve. So be patient.
Call an attorney and ask for a consult so you know what your options are moving forward. Get some practical and legal advice for all possible outcomes. Take care!

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[taxsage]

Maybe, if you have pictures.

[fuzyfro89]

Probably not, but you might as well ask. Worst case the board or testing authority just says no…

[Tncincy]

Well since the NTS is fresh you have time, but weigh out what is important. Your family is important, something was wrong before you started this cpa journey so find out where this went wrong. If you can study study, but you must find out what's going on. You shouldn't shrug if off like everything is just fine. There is an answer and good things to come. Get your house in order is the best advice whether you get an extension or not. Many prayers for you and your family, good luck on the test and hope it all works out for the good.

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[Martin]

Just write them a letter. My friend was on a similar situation, and he got the extension.

Through God all things can happen!

“You never fail until you stop trying.”
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“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.”

FAR= 72-84
Audit= 73-82
BEC= 74-75
Reg=77

[NYaccountingstudent]

Why would you try and stay with your wife?

Take the red pill and leave her (obviously take care of the kid though)

[Gabriella]

1 Get a divorce lawyer now if you haven't yet
2 Get a therapist now if you haven't yet, that way you aren't running up time with lawyer unknowingly to process emotions
3 Ask to postpone the test. If the answer is no, do the best you can *after* doing 1 and 2 above and take your
(completely normal) rage and channel that into your studies.

[Anonymous]

I am a married dad with a 6 and a 4 year old. Sorry to hear the bad news, i would definitely be heartbroken. But you need to finish this exam, you need to do it for your daughter and yourself. Even in a best case scenario and you reconcile with her, you have an uphill situation most likely. Don't put the test off. It will only get harder as your child gets older. She will be doing homework before you know it. I actually regret putting my test off when my kids were younger. I missed out on the last two years, and thank goodness I just finished.

[Anonymous]

First, please take a moment and breathe. Second, know that all of the emotions you are experiencing are justified. In this moment, you probably don't know if you're coming or going. Third, recognize you are not required to make a decision on whether to stay or leave today. This is your marriage and this is your life. You do not have to allow this to break you. Many marriages have made it beyond this type of betrayal and deceit. Many people have decided that they do not want to stay with their spouse. All I'm saying is take a moment, back away from it all and attempt to clear your head while you take one step at a time. Then, if you decide, you can throw yourself into the exam. It will surely be here waiting for you. Be blessed and know that this too shall pass. Be encouraged.

I'm tired of operating in fear and mediocrity. It's time to try. It's time to do. It's time to go.

[y_u_no_pass]

If you want it to work out, I would suggest therapy. Cheating often occurs because of serious issues in the relationship. Also the extension, if somehow granted, is only up to one testing window more, so two extra months. If you don't think 6 months is enough how will 8 months be?

Good luck! I am a true believer in therapy and that anything is possible with enough work!

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