[bravesfannc]

Last week was very disappointing and painful. The painful part was that I lost my mom on the morning of May 23rd. She battled diabetes, congestive heart failure (CHF) and renal failure for the past 18 months. Since Christmas she was in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation center for all but two weeks in May. During this time I took Auditing in Feb and passed with a 76. Then moved to studying BEC. Mom had a serious health scare Feb 13th and I postponed my BEC exam till she was out of trouble. I took BEC in April with a score release of May 24th. May 18th mom was admitted to ICU because her CHF and renal failure were progressing fast. Early morning on the 23rd she peacefully and gracefully went home to be with Jesus. Then later Tuesday morning I realized that it was score release day. I logged on and entered in my information and there sat my BEC score… a 73. With the loss of my mom still fresh in my heart and mind there was no reaction to my 73. My emotions were numb. Now as I begin to review and study again I have to dig deep and pass BEC and REG because that is what my mom would want.

FAR - 84 - 11/14/15
AUD - 76 - 2/6/16
BEC - 73 - 7/13/16
REG - TBD

[Tncincy]

We're sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a loved one, but please lean on God, family, and friends. There is no need to grieve alone. Do give yourself time to grieve though, including the 73. Refresh your mind before you begin studying again or paying for another nts. Life is hard, but you will get through this tough spot. Yes, it's what your mom would want for you.

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

[KJ]

Sorry for your loss, my condolences. It is not easy to come out of that if you lose a loved one. You just have to re-group and just do it for your mother (and you can do it).

FAR - August 2016
AUD - September 2016
REG - October 2016
BEC - November 2016

Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

[Larry]

My condolences. Your mom would definitely want you to keep going and pass the remaining sections. We've got your back.

REG - 82
FAR - 78
BEC - 76
AUD - 8/27/16

[Anonymous]

I am so sorry for your loss. With regards to this exam, I don't believe it is the test itself that is so difficult. It is managing the rest of your life alongside the exam prep. Losing a parent is a major life event and I hope you can take some time off to breathe and grieve. But I also hope you can stand back up soon and put this test behind you. I faced many personal tests with my wife and children that had me put off my exam. I always thought if ___________ happened , then I would have an easier time. I eventually learned that it would never get any easier, so I had to get extremely focused. Prayers to you.

[MaLoTu]

Very sorry to hear about your mom. I don't have the words, but know we are here to help you get through the exam.

[CPA2BEE]

OP I am so sorry for your loss. It really puts this whole experience in perspective. I pray that you find the strength to go on and finish this, your mom will be so proud. If it means anything, myself and many other posters are here to support in whatever way we can. Sending my best, hang in there.

FAR - 80
AUD - 82
BEC - 80
REG - 85

ETHICS - 90
EXPERIENCE - COMPLETE
Application for California license mailed 8/4/2016

[jpowell31]

I'm so sorry to hear. In 2014 I was one exam away from passing all 4 parts. I have to travel to take my exams as I don't live in the US and I got out of my exam and was in a taxi headed to my hotel when I got news that my dad had passed suddenly of a heart attack. I found out the next week I failed FAR with a 73 and lost credit to AUD with one window to pass both before BEC would expire. Needless to say I gave up and started over this year. I could never recommend giving up, it just was not realistic to believe I could pick up the pieces and redo 2 exams and pass them when I had struggled to do so in 18 months under much better circumstances…. 2 years of my life: wasted! thousands of dollars:wasted! I felt beyond defeated during the weeks and months that followed. There were no words that helped so I'm not going to give you live-by advice, except this: life is short so you just have to make decisions that are best for you each day. Some days those decisions will be more clear and some days those decisions will be easier and everything else will be a learning process. Do what's best for you today. Best of luck with moving forward…even if you have to stay still for a little while

[Nessie]

braves fan, I am so sorry to hear of your mother passing. These exams are hard enough already without horrible life events like the death of a loved one happening. I hope you take some time to yourself and agree with the others-your Mom would want you to succeed. When you start to study again keep her in your heart and mind and be inspired by her presence.

REG Aug 20/15: 88
AUD: Feb 29/16: 80
FAR: Jun 10/16: 80
BEC?

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[Wanna_B_TXCPA2014]

Bravesfan. I too have had to deal with loss along the way. This past thanksgiving my maternal grandmother died after receiving a cancer diagnosis in Aug. I luckily had enough time and money to see her before she passed then a month ago another very dear relative died of cancer. Again within 6 months of the intial diagnosis.

My heart goes out to you. Stay strong, stay positive, and keep moving forward. All of us in the forum are here to support you on your journey so you are not alone.

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