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cpawannabee

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To everyone on this forum....Thank You....and especially to you Jeff....THANK YOU.
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After 3 years, 15 exams and (approximately) $7,400 later (exam fees, Full Becker classroom, software, books, Yaeger, etc.)....I finally passed all four parts.
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I wanted to quit a while ago after my second 74 and (in my mind) I did quit back in October. I owe Allyson (CPAWannabe....with one "e") and Jeff Elliot for being there for me when I was down. I decided to get up, give it ONE MORE hard push..and see what happened. Thank you YAEGER AUDIO which I listened to every day to and from work. Cindy, Phil & Gary are GREAT!
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So to those of you who are thinking of throwing in the towel.........DON'T......I'm no example to follow but I did learn a lot about the exams having taken 15 of them....so I know what I'm taking about......
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Since this forum has been a daily part of my life for 2 years now...I plan on staying active in it.
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I do have some advice for those just starting out but I think I'll save that for another post.
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BTW - having the stress and weight of not having to study any more....is an incredible feeling.....
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My best to everyone on this forum!\n
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BEC-70 74 71 77 AUD-69 74 74 72 81
REG-64 79(exp)78 FAR- 51 69 77

Posted 5 hours ago #
CPAWannaBe

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*smile*\n
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REG - 75 (expired, retake July 2011)
FAR - 69, 64, 67 <-Becker, 80 <-Yaeger
AUD - 82 ETHICS - 100
BEC - 72 (retake May 2011)

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You deserved it! Enjoy and have a Happy Holidays!. It was a long and agonizing week for us here in CA but we survived the rain and finally the sun shines today and got our results! I agree with you that this forum keeps us sane for the past week! Congratulations again!\n
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BEC 2/8/10 - 75 (studied hard & prayed less)
REG 5/15/10 - 88 (studied less but prayed hard)
AUDITING 8/9/10 - 79 (studied hard and prayed hard)
FAR 11/30/10 - 79 (studied hard and prayed hard) Thanks GOD! I'm DONE

Posted 5 hours ago #
Herbieherb

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Congrats!!\n
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AUD 8/1/10 - 78 , REG 11/7/10 - 88
BEC 11/30/10 - 81, FAR 2/28/11 - 79
CPA 06/01/11 NEW YORK- DONE

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CPA Someday

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I'm looking forward to being done like you *someday* :)
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Congratulations!!!! You better celebrate like crazy!!!!!!!!
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Congrats to Suzette too!\n
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REG 81; BEC 79; FAR 81!!; AUD 71, 92
Ethics 98

Illinois DOES post on Saturdays!!!

Posted 5 hours ago #
whitesoxfancpa

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Great work!
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Don't take this the wrong way, but I passed all four with very high scores on the first try. The whole thing really wasn't all that difficult for me. BUT...if it was, I don't think I would have continued. I'd have given up and said screw it. So the people like you who persevere are the ones who deserve the accolades, not the ones like me who pass on the first try and don't know that sinking stomach feeling of failure, wanting to quit, depression, helplessness, etc.
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So, again, great job and Merry Christmas! What a nice gift around this time of the year!\n
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AUD 96 FAR 95 REG 94 BEC 88

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herbert7890

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I totally agree with you, whitesox. It should feel incredible, after achieving something that once hunted you. Congrats to all candidates that are dealing with the struggles of the CPA exam and remember to always believe in yourselves.\n
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FAR 88 - BEC 86 - AUD 90 - REG 85 - I'm DONE!!!!
Licensed CPA - Puerto Rico

Posted 5 hours ago #
StudyHard

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Hi
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I am 36-year old having a family and a 3-year old.
\n
After reading your thread, I just placed an order of Yaeger 2011 FAR ………..
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Congratulations to cpawannabee and thank you for encouraging me a lot!
\n
My CPA exam journey officially starts!!!
\n
Merry X’mas to you all!\n
\n
FAR 87 (8/19/11)
AUD 83 (11/19/11)
Reg 82 (2/25/12)
BEC April 2012

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FARbehind

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I passed after 8 exams and I can tell you it has been difficult 1.5 years of my life, maybe the hardest... So I can only imagine how Cpawannabee feels... Both cpawannabEE and CPAwannaBE helped me a lot with their inspiring stories and posts and many other things... Thank you, thank you, thank you. Jeff, thank you. This is an amazing site. A few other people reached out to me and turned to friends from complete strangers...Thank you whitesox, herbert, suzzette, what happened to glogo?
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good luck to those who are still in the game, you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n
\n
aud,bec,reg-passed
far-->75 Done!!!!!
ethics-100

Posted 5 hours ago #
suzzette1

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A lot of posts here inspired me to take the CPA exam and they are from strangers which I know thru their screen name but their experiences helped me a lot to passed all 4 exams this year !. They became a part of my family and daily life. Thank you all!
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@FARbehind Congrats!, We finally made it in 2010!
\n
@CPA Someday and CPAWannaBe you are almost there we will be pulling for you next year!
\n
I've got my anniversary, birthday and Christmas gift wrapped into one this month! Happy Holidays to all!\n
\n
BEC 2/8/10 - 75 (studied hard & prayed less)
REG 5/15/10 - 88 (studied less but prayed hard)
AUDITING 8/9/10 - 79 (studied hard and prayed hard)
FAR 11/30/10 - 79 (studied hard and prayed hard) Thanks GOD! I'm DONE

Posted 5 hours ago #
CPAWannaBe

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You have a wonderful, Christmas, suzzette1. Awesome job!! You are done!!
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FARbehind has caught up and cpawannabee is now a CPA that is. Enjoy your Christmas!!\n
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REG - 75 (expired, retake July 2011)
FAR - 69, 64, 67 <-Becker, 80 <-Yaeger
AUD - 82 ETHICS - 100
BEC - 72 (retake May 2011)

Posted 5 hours ago #
Study4CPA Exams Everyday

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Congrats! I first tried the exams in November 2004 (I was in my last class for college). I failed all 4 parts.
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Then I gave up until May of 2010, I tried again. And I passed all 4 parts this time.
\n
It was a LOT of work, but it was worth it.
\n
Congrats to all who have passed!\n
\n
BEC - May 8, 2010 - 83
FAR - July 20, 2010 - 75
AUD - Aug 27, 2010 - 76
REG - Nov 20, 2010 - 88 ALL DONE!!!

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Jeff - another71.com

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Congrats cpawannabee!!!!\n
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Become a NINJA:
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NINJA Audio
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cpawannabee

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WhiteSoxFanCPA...I completely understand and don't take it the wrong way. I actually get PSYCHED when I see folks posting here that they past all four parts after only 4-6 exams. I do the same thing when an opponent of mine during a golf match has a long putt.....I'll actually HOPE he makes it.....because it's a beautiful thing to watch!
\n
Love your latest blog CPAWannabe.......please keep it up!
\n
Herbert7890.....good luck with your REG exam. Judging by your track record...you'll pass!
\n
Congratulations Suzette1,FarBehind and StudyforCPAExamsEveryday....I hope you'll stay active on this site too.
\n
StudyHard....you're going to like the Yaeger course. It's completely different than Becker (which I still like...the Becker Books are great) but Phil & Cindy seem to "get through" to student. "I get it" was how I felt after listening.\n
\n
BEC-70 74 71 77 AUD-69 74 74 72 81
REG-64 79(exp)78 FAR- 51 69 77

Posted 5 hours ago #
Study4CPA Exams Everyday

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I think Becker focuses on the exam questions only. You need to have solid background in the topics. Yaeger goes into more details. I think it would be best if you combine the two.\n
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BEC - May 8, 2010 - 83
FAR - July 20, 2010 - 75
AUD - Aug 27, 2010 - 76
REG - Nov 20, 2010 - 88 ALL DONE!!!

Posted 5 hours ago #
cpawannabee

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To everyone on this forum....Thank You....and especially to you Jeff....THANK YOU.

After 3 years, 15 exams and (approximately) $7,400 later (exam fees, Full Becker classroom, software, books, Yaeger, etc.)....I finally passed all four parts.

I wanted to quit a while ago after my second 74 and (in my mind) I did quit back in October. I owe Allyson (CPAWannabe....with one "e") and Jeff Elliot for being there for me when I was down. I decided to get up, give it ONE MORE hard push..and see what happened. Thank you YAEGER AUDIO which I listened to every day to and from work. Cindy, Phil & Gary are GREAT!

So to those of you who are thinking of throwing in the towel.........DON'T......I'm no example to follow but I did learn a lot about the exams having taken 15 of them....so I know what I'm taking about......

Since this forum has been a daily part of my life for 2 years now...I plan on staying active in it.

I do have some advice for those just starting out but I think I'll save that for another post.

BTW - having the stress and weight of not having to study any more....is an incredible feeling.....

My best to everyone on this forum!

BEC-70 74 71 77 AUD-69 74 74 72 81
REG-64 79(exp)78 FAR- 51 69 77
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CPAWannaBe

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*smile*

REG - 75 (expired, retake July 2011)
FAR - 69, 64, 67 <-Becker, 80 <-Yaeger
AUD - 82 ETHICS - 100
BEC - 72 (retake May 2011)

Posted 1 year ago #
suzzette1

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You deserved it! Enjoy and have a Happy Holidays!. It was a long and agonizing week for us here in CA but we survived the rain and finally the sun shines today and got our results! I agree with you that this forum keeps us sane for the past week! Congratulations again!

BEC 2/8/10 - 75 (studied hard & prayed less)
REG 5/15/10 - 88 (studied less but prayed hard)
AUDITING 8/9/10 - 79 (studied hard and prayed hard)
FAR 11/30/10 - 79 (studied hard and prayed hard) Thanks GOD! I'm DONE

Posted 1 year ago #
Herbieherb

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Congrats!!

AUD 8/1/10 - 78 , REG 11/7/10 - 88
BEC 11/30/10 - 81, FAR 2/28/11 - 79
CPA 06/01/11 NEW YORK- DONE

Posted 1 year ago #
CPA Someday

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I'm looking forward to being done like you *someday* :)

Congratulations!!!! You better celebrate like crazy!!!!!!!!

Congrats to Suzette too!

REG 81; BEC 79; FAR 81!!; AUD 71, 92
Ethics 98

Illinois DOES post on Saturdays!!!

Posted 1 year ago #
whitesoxfancpa

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Great work!

Don't take this the wrong way, but I passed all four with very high scores on the first try. The whole thing really wasn't all that difficult for me. BUT...if it was, I don't think I would have continued. I'd have given up and said screw it. So the people like you who persevere are the ones who deserve the accolades, not the ones like me who pass on the first try and don't know that sinking stomach feeling of failure, wanting to quit, depression, helplessness, etc.

So, again, great job and Merry Christmas! What a nice gift around this time of the year!

AUD 96 FAR 95 REG 94 BEC 88

Posted 1 year ago #
herbert7890

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I totally agree with you, whitesox. It should feel incredible, after achieving something that once hunted you. Congrats to all candidates that are dealing with the struggles of the CPA exam and remember to always believe in yourselves.

FAR 88 - BEC 86 - AUD 90 - REG 85 - I'm DONE!!!!
Licensed CPA - Puerto Rico

Posted 1 year ago #
StudyHard

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Hi

I am 36-year old having a family and a 3-year old.

After reading your thread, I just placed an order of Yaeger 2011 FAR ………..

Congratulations to cpawannabee and thank you for encouraging me a lot!

My CPA exam journey officially starts!!!

Merry X’mas to you all!

FAR 87 (8/19/11)
AUD 83 (11/19/11)
Reg 82 (2/25/12)
BEC April 2012

Posted 1 year ago #
FARbehind

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I passed after 8 exams and I can tell you it has been difficult 1.5 years of my life, maybe the hardest... So I can only imagine how Cpawannabee feels... Both cpawannabEE and CPAwannaBE helped me a lot with their inspiring stories and posts and many other things... Thank you, thank you, thank you. Jeff, thank you. This is an amazing site. A few other people reached out to me and turned to friends from complete strangers...Thank you whitesox, herbert, suzzette, what happened to glogo?

good luck to those who are still in the game, you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aud,bec,reg-passed
far-->75 Done!!!!!
ethics-100

Posted 1 year ago #
suzzette1

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A lot of posts here inspired me to take the CPA exam and they are from strangers which I know thru their screen name but their experiences helped me a lot to passed all 4 exams this year !. They became a part of my family and daily life. Thank you all!

@FARbehind Congrats!, We finally made it in 2010!

@CPA Someday and CPAWannaBe you are almost there we will be pulling for you next year!

I've got my anniversary, birthday and Christmas gift wrapped into one this month! Happy Holidays to all!

BEC 2/8/10 - 75 (studied hard & prayed less)
REG 5/15/10 - 88 (studied less but prayed hard)
AUDITING 8/9/10 - 79 (studied hard and prayed hard)
FAR 11/30/10 - 79 (studied hard and prayed hard) Thanks GOD! I'm DONE

Posted 1 year ago #
CPAWannaBe

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You have a wonderful, Christmas, suzzette1. Awesome job!! You are done!!

FARbehind has caught up and cpawannabee is now a CPA that is. Enjoy your Christmas!!

REG - 75 (expired, retake July 2011)
FAR - 69, 64, 67 <-Becker, 80 <-Yaeger
AUD - 82 ETHICS - 100
BEC - 72 (retake May 2011)

Posted 1 year ago #
Study4CPA Exams Everyday

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Congrats! I first tried the exams in November 2004 (I was in my last class for college). I failed all 4 parts.

Then I gave up until May of 2010, I tried again. And I passed all 4 parts this time.

It was a LOT of work, but it was worth it.

Congrats to all who have passed!

BEC - May 8, 2010 - 83
FAR - July 20, 2010 - 75
AUD - Aug 27, 2010 - 76
REG - Nov 20, 2010 - 88 ALL DONE!!!

Posted 1 year ago #
Jeff - another71.com

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Congrats cpawannabee!!!!

Become a NINJA:
NINJA Notes
NINJA Audio
Wiley Test Bank

Posted 1 year ago #
cpawannabee

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WhiteSoxFanCPA...I completely understand and don't take it the wrong way. I actually get PSYCHED when I see folks posting here that they past all four parts after only 4-6 exams. I do the same thing when an opponent of mine during a golf match has a long putt.....I'll actually HOPE he makes it.....because it's a beautiful thing to watch!

Love your latest blog CPAWannabe.......please keep it up!

Herbert7890.....good luck with your REG exam. Judging by your track record...you'll pass!

Congratulations Suzette1,FarBehind and StudyforCPAExamsEveryday....I hope you'll stay active on this site too.

StudyHard....you're going to like the Yaeger course. It's completely different than Becker (which I still like...the Becker Books are great) but Phil & Cindy seem to "get through" to student. "I get it" was how I felt after listening.

BEC-70 74 71 77 AUD-69 74 74 72 81
REG-64 79(exp)78 FAR- 51 69 77

Posted 1 year ago #
Study4CPA Exams Everyday

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I think Becker focuses on the exam questions only. You need to have solid background in the topics. Yaeger goes into more details. I think it would be best if you combine the two.

BEC - May 8, 2010 - 83
FAR - July 20, 2010 - 75
AUD - Aug 27, 2010 - 76
REG - Nov 20, 2010 - 88 ALL DONE!!!

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