[Spartans92]

Hey guys,

So I just wanna share how much things have changed for me in the last 72 hours. Initially, I decided to take the CPA because of the bonus and the possible benefit but that wasn’t enough to motivate me. I didn’t have that “fire” or motivation inside me. I certainly had “fear,” fear that Becker expires and drop few grands out of pocket to renew. Even after my first fail (65 on Audit) I still didn’t have that “feeling.” I even comforted myself by saying, “oh, lot of people fail on first try. I will try harder next time.” To make myself feel productive I would watch lectures and read and do MCQ all day as many problems as I can. But none of the material was sticking, I was simply studying for the sake of just studying. I guess some can relate to this. Our minds are elsewhere even though “we” did study. So long story short all of this changed in the last 3 days simply what happened in my personal life. I finally feel like I was learning something in a short 2 hour study session, I felt it was my most productive session in the last 2 months since I started. It all happened on Wednesday when I had an argument with my mom and it was over some small petty Sh*t. I regretted that night but still did not talk to her the next day. Until Friday (yesterday) I called her in the morning wanting to apologize for my actions, my dad picked up the phone and told me my mom was not feeling well. Now, she has experienced a time where she passed out and blood sugar shooting way low all most to the point she wasn’t going to make it. I was so scared this would happen again, luckily she is doing a lot better now. This “fear” suddenly changed my attitude towards these exams. I have never really made her proud (except graduating from college, but that is pretty much like the norm nowadays). After this experience I was finally feeling the “fire” inside my soul that is pushing me to succeed. Now, I have read several stories of candidates on here sharing how they have experienced family tragedies in the midst of taking these exams. I was touched when I read it but that feeling subsided moments later. I am usually not religious but I guess this incident happened for a reason and really slapped me hard in the face.. With this “fire” I hope to conquer the beast, regardless, pass or fail I finally found what truly is driving me to succeed. I hope this can serve as an encouragement or help others to truly find what drives them to study and continue to push forward.. Good Luck all!

I apologize for this super long post. But thanks to those who took the time to read it. 🙂

BEC- PASS

[EuroAddict]

Go get it.

When I found out I was done with all the exams I told my dad and his reply “one of the best days of my life”.

Pretty good feeling.

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BEC - 77, 03/2015 (first try)
FAR - 79, 05/2015 (second try)
REG - 83, 12/2015 (first try)
AUD - 84, 03/2015 (first try)

I got 99 problems but the CPA ain't one.

[Spartans92]

Thank you, sir! I bet your dad is very proud of your accomplishments! I am looking forward to hearing my parents response too one day…

BEC- PASS

[Anonymous]

If you listen to Tony Robbins, he says the emotional factor is what drives us all. You found yours, now you have to keep at it.

[Missy]

I just have to point out something you said, about not making your mother proud outside of graduating college. As a mother of a son close to your age (assuming the 92 in your username is your birth year) trust me when I tell you that you make her proud just about every day. Moms brag ABOUT their kids, not to their kids. Yes, without a doubt she will beam over you becoming a CPA and tell everyone she can what a rock star you are but she already knows that I promise you!

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
Finance/Admin/HR Manager

[Tncincy]

Sometimes it take adversity to get us to get it done. We promise ourselves a lot, but it is meaningless in some cases when there is no one special to share it with. I believe you mom will love you no matter what you have, and is equally proud to be apart of any success you obtain. Don't limit it here…..there are other life events that will be equally exciting and important. It takes discipline to get a college degree, and more commitment to get a Masters or upper grad and exceptional commitment to become licensed (doctor, lawyer, CPA), These are not light achievements, so go for it, and when you feel that lull again, ( because you will) find the will to fight to keep going. It's easy to be lazy and make excused, but you found that will to survive so get those books out, start that audio, or get on the mcq's until your fingers bleed…..the only way to pass is to study, and you really have to want to study. Congrats to a greater vision. We'll be looking for progress in the group posts.

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

[itsanaccrualworld]

I sympathize with your troubles and agree that all it takes is that extra motivation, and when you find it, run with it and dont look back. In the midst of studying for FAR, my Grandmother passed away. It was a tough time for my dad who's mother just died, and a lot of family business needed tending to leading up to my exam. I was a week out from the exam date when we had to go to the funeral. I thought id have time to study but ended up not being able to study one bit. As emotional, nervous, and unprepared i was, i took the exam for a third time barely got a 75. It CAN be done in the midst of hardships, and I'd like to think I had some help from up above 🙂

FAR - 75
REG - 69, September 16
BEC - 80
AUD - 69, October 16

[Spartans92]

Thank you all for the response. I am sorry to hear what you have went through @itsanaccrialworld. I totally agree adversity does really make us stronger!

BEC- PASS

[Martin]

Spartans92, I know you have that fire now, but please try to spend quality time with your mom. Do not get that laser focus where you ignore everyone around you especially her. I know you want her to be proud, but spending quality time with her is just as important.

Through God all things can happen!

“You never fail until you stop trying.”
― Albert Einstein
When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people;as I grow older, I admire kind people.
“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.”

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

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