After Prometric exam crash...I quit...I gave up......

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After Prometric exam crash...I quit...I gave up......

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Started 1 year ago by cpawannabee
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On October 2nd I sat for FAR in Portsmouth, NH. After 3 hours into the exam the computer began running slower and Slower and SLOWER.....finally it was taking too long to even get between questions. Only got 1/2 the first SIM completed with 15 minutes remaining so I started the 2nd SIM. The administrator came out to announce to all students that the server hadn't been rebooted in 9 days and the system was crashing. She talked to all the test takers (GRE, Praxis, Nursing,etc.) and while she talked...my exam timed out.

Long story short I had to email NASBA customer care regarding the exam and let them look into it....and BEC expires on 11/30.

So after you look at my track record.....I made a decision......what the $#*!'ing hell am I doing this for???

SO I QUIT....I GAVE UP....I'M DONE...I've resided myself to the fact that this just isn't worth it......for the past 2 weeks I've enjoyed my weeknights, weekends, etc.......AND IT'S BEEN GREAT!

So why am I here posting this message........because after that short break....... last Friday (for SOME reason)... I HAD to get back in the game....I got my NTS' for both AUD (11/13) and REG (11/24) and have begun studying straight out (thank you Yaeger Audio for my commuting time.) I'll beat these exams and pass this #$%'ing thing if it takes 10 years or I die trying.........

SO THE KID IS BACK!!! HELLO AGAIN EVERYBODY!!

BEC-70 74 71 77 AUD-69 74 74 72 81
REG-64 79(exp)78 FAR- 51 69 77
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Posted 1 year ago #
LSU_BR

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I think you just passed the greatest test of all. :)

Best of luck to you!

AUD 95 (3/5/10); BEC 83 (5/28/10); FAR 71, 72, 74, 82 (10/16/10); REG 65,80(11/23/10)
ALL DONE :)

Posted 1 year ago #
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Good luck! Better try a different testing center or "interview" them about their computers before your test this time! That is insane! I would have "lost it" after that as well. Glad you are back in the game....Go whoop these exams' tail!

REG 85 | FAR 85 | AUD 88 | BEC 76!!! DONE!!!!

Posted 1 year ago #
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what the $#*!'ing hell am I doing this for???

i ask myself this question every single day but i know i'll be asking myself why i quit every single day as well

good luck to all candidates taking this exam, especially the multiple takers!!!! it takes a stong type of person to keep getting back up after being knocked flat on your face

REG-65,71,74,73,70,74,79
BEC-60's,60's,69,71,76
FAR-67 (TBD)
AUD-54,60's,65,83

Posted 1 year ago #
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cpawannabee Welcome back! We will make it! I noticed your age and I am glad that I am not the only "matured ones" here taking this exam ;) . I am 46 years old and I passed the CPA exam in my country at the age of 20 however, I want to be a CPA here in the US as well although it is kind of late at my age!.Good luck!

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

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cpawannabe,
i began to wonder where you were. I even try looking you up few times to see if you have any new posts. I was worried. There are mostly new kids on this forum. Veterans like us are hard to find. And you changed your picture.

now that you're back please, please, please, take at least 2 exams each window and not let scores expire. You know the material you just need refresh.

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

Posted 1 year ago #
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cpawannabee,

What happened to Shaggy?

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 #
cpawannabee

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FARbehind....you're right...I need to take TWO exams at each testing period. Tax season takes 3 1/2 months out of the 18 month window and I didn't manage my time well. Now I'm paying the price.

CPAWannabe (my counterpart here at another71.com).....time for a change to the avatar....new beginnings...hit the books new, study new, approach the exams as if it's the first time I've taken them. Forget about the time I've lost over the past 2 years. It's gone...

I applaud the individuals who take 8-10 months out of their lives by taking one or two exam(s) at each testing window and wind up passing each on their first try....

Some people have to do TWICE the work to achieve the results that others can generate with casual effort. I guess I'm one of those people. This exam is going to take me 2 or 3 times as much effort and time than I gave it credit for.

No one to blame but myself......

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

Posted 1 year ago #
CPA Someday

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Hey CPAwannabee, do you think they will give you a score on FAR at all? Or is the test not even going to count?? I see a lot of people who don't complete the sims but still pass! Maybe you will be one of them!!!!!!! :)

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

Illinois DOES post on Saturdays!!!

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cpawannabee

Congratulations for staying in the game! You will be a CPA if you do not quit and if you revise your study methodology.

May I suggest that you use your old exam scores that are lower than 75 as progress reports. Buy Gleim Online, which also includes Gleim Test Prep. You will be able to work on your weak areas by grouping Gleim's Test Prep chapters into the groups that the AICPA uses (see the back of the AICPA's scores). Additionally, if you need more help on the concepts, Yaeger is the best teaching course for FAR, REG and BEC. I also like Lambers for AUD.

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cpawannabee,

One thing I have learned this time is that I really needed to get out of my comfort zone. Just like when you work out, if you don't notice a change, do something different. Our brains are like muscles too.

I compare studying for FAR to a pyramid cadio work-out: build up to it and get stronger!

(I know you work out a lot and would appreciate this analogy - LOL!)

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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Just got my score for FAR this morning. I passed with a 77.

I took AUD on 11/13 and feel I did well.

I re-take REG today at 12:30.....and my BEC score expires on 11/30.

This ones going to be close.........

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

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go cpawannabee!!!!!
i am so proud of you. just keep taking the exams. i feel like your victory is very close...now you know that you can pass all of those exams. if your exams didn't expire you would have been done...well almost. you defeated the beast FAR! Do you mean you passed the one you took on Oct2 (from your first post)?!? How impressive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Posted 1 year ago #
JamaicanGirlCPA

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cpawannabee, Congratulations!!!
Way to go!!

BEC - 79 11/06/10
AUD - 2011
REG - 2011
FIN - 2011

Posted 1 year ago #
Herbieherb

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Wow that's awesome. You have a great attitude.

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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Congratulations CPAWannabee.. I just noticed this posting that you passed FAR after all you had been through! AWESOME!!!!

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

Illinois DOES post on Saturdays!!!

Posted 1 year ago #
cpawannabee

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Okay gang....I just logged on this morning to discover....I got an 81 on my AUD on 11/13. (Hopefully) I'll find out on Friday whether I (re)passed REG (11/24.)

That's three exams in one testing window......with BEC expiring 11/30...I'll either find out I'll be a CPA on Friday...or be taking 2 more exams in 2011 (BEC & REG.)

It's taken 3 years and 15 exams so far.......

And to think I gave up and threw in the towel back on 10/2.

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

Posted 1 year ago #
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Wow, Cpawannabee, your great attitude paid off, at least with FAR and AUD! Wish you good luck with REG!!!

All DONE!!!
Freedom is a beautiful word :-)

Posted 1 year ago #
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Isn't it funny how many times we've all said we give up that's it I'm done. But we just keep coming back for more. It's like even if you walk away there is still this nagging "thing" you can't get rid of. No matter what were all Accountants guys....it's in our blood and we can't help it. We must END THIS THING OR DIE FIRST!

AUD-49,66,72,85
FAR-49,57, Jan.?
REG-?
BEC-74, Nov. 3

Posted 1 year ago #
CPA Someday

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HEY CPAWANNABEE!!! REG Was released today.. I hope to hear good news from you :) I am still waiting on AUDIT!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHhh.

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

Illinois DOES post on Saturdays!!!

Posted 1 year ago #
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LOL...too funny. I'm not an accounting person, come from a telecom background, decided I needed a career change after the 5th time the company was sold. I've been at this - counting the 24 hours of accounting classes I had to take, for 5 years now, testing since Nov 08. I've failed BEC 4 times now (56,65,63,72) FAR once with a 70, and passed both AUD and REG the first time. I have more than once considered going back into project management but I do love auditing. BTW I am 46 also.

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CPAwannabe-- Can I just say I am so glad that you put you have taken the exam 15 times? As odd as that may sound it's comforting to me....I counted how many times I've taken the exam to date actually today....in the past 3 years (started sitting in February 2007) 15 times and I still have more to go.... I've passed Reg twice now...lost credit both times...come up short on every exam by a few points (4 pts for BEC, 3 Points for Aud, 3 points for FAR). I've given up several times but I keep coming back for more....I can't think to give up on myself when I'm so close. I've spent a lot of money and time on this exam. As I jokingly say to my husband...I am a revenue producer for the AICPA. My husband is one of those anomalies who passed on the first try for each section just earlier this year. Sickening to someone like me but I'm very proud...Just wanted to say thank you for making me not feel so alone with my 15 different scores....I've lurked on this website for awhile but seemed to always find the threads where every has passed quickly and never felt like I had a place to post or someone that might understand. And by the way Congrats on passing the 3 out of 4 so far...good luck with Reg!

REG-80, 77, 77
BEC-67, 68, 71, 67, 71, 74, 71, 74, 72, 77
FAR- 72, 65,67, 53, 75 (truth be known the 53 was with 4 hours of studying)
AUD-58, 62, 72, 74, 74, 75
took 5 years but I'm DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 1 year ago #
cpawannabee

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Just got my REG score....I passed with a 78!

That's it! All four parts....are now done........I feel like zombie right now...

I will be posting later on but need to head into a meeting right now....

My head is reeling........

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

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CONGRATS!!! I could not imagine having the computer crash.

BEC 10/05/10 84
FAR 11/02/10 80
AUD 11/30/10 90
REG 02/28/11 78

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Congratulations! What a great story of perseverance. Enjoy your celebration!

FAR- 73, 74, 76
BEC- 2/22/11
REG- TBD
AUD- TBD

Posted 1 year ago #
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Just wanted to bump this one up.

He called me today to see how my exam progress was going. SUCH A GENUINELY NICE GUY!

I can't tell you how many times this guy has talked me down from the ledge.

I'm slowly coming out of my funk from last night. Inspirational stories like his put everything into perspective.

FAR - 69, 64, 67, 80
AUD - 82 ETHICS - 100
BEC - 72, 78
REG - 75 (lost credit, retake 89)

Posted 1 year ago #
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Thats pretty crazy...congrats cpawannabee, I think a lot of people would have given up after your computer crashing.

BEC-81, AUD-82, REG-77, FAR-79 - ALL DONE FINALLY

Posted 1 year ago #
jelly

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Wow. I think I woulda burned down the test center or something if that happened. Many congrats!

Couldn't pass again!

Posted 1 year ago #
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What an inspiring story, CPAwannabee. I passed my reg on 2/28, but I lost motivation to study because I'm a full-time mba student+ part-time accounting researcher. Now i find the motivation to start FAR after reading your story

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ok - I need some motivation...taking FAR for the 3rd time May 14, just took AUD for 3rd time yesterday and I am pretty sure I bombed it. The SIMS were brutal and really off the wall. Been at this for 1 1/2 years now, hubby getting upset about being neglected. Still have BEC to pass and REG will expire in January.

As far as my husband goes, he wants me to give up and call it a day. I am sorta burned out working full time and studying ALL THE TIME yet nothing to show for as of now other than a huge credit card bill.

REG - Passed
FAR - Passed
BEC - Passed
AUD - 2-25-12 PASSED - DONE !!!!!!!! WOOHOO

*** One day I will get my life back.... maybe today is the day ***

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I am on the same boat. I bought my review materials last month, and I am already thinking about giving up. I get SO angry when I study FAR. I always wonder why bother with the CPA if I don't even want to be a CPA???!! I want to be a Tax Accountant. But I remember a professor from college saying that even if you never use your CPA, it is a good thing to have. I already spent $2100 with a review course and the exam fees... But I still cant stand to study FAR. I hated Intermediate Accounting in school, but I love Taxation. I want to work for the IRS. I feel so lost because I am only taking the CPA because I can't find a job in the small city I live. My husband works here, so I can't move. I feel lost. I don't know what to do.

Posted 3 months ago #
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why don't you quit studying FAR and study REG??? Take that as your first exam to get the confidence booster that you need!

FAR 76
REG 76(2x)
BEC FAILED (2x)
AUD FAILED (2x)

"When you don't give up, YOU CANNOT FAIL"

Posted 3 months ago #
CPA777

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@gottagetmycpa That is a great idea. I should have done that, but I am already half way with FAR. I will just suck it up and take it..

Posted 3 months ago #
jokami

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@cpawannabee

My computer also semi-crashed when I was taking my FAR exam. I had to call one of the testing center employees to check on my computer... I lost like 3 to 4 minutes with that situation. He had to reboot it and re-open my test.

B - 62
A - 68, 81
R - 70
F - 84

"The limit to your abilities is where you place it" - Fortune Cookie

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