[Crunchtime]

My parents came over this weekend and the first thing they tell me is they don’t feel that I am studying enough for the tests. I am married and have my own house and see them maybe 3-4 times a year. I almost flip out, at this point I am going to stop telling them when my tests are and when my scores come out. If i see anybody at a grocery store that I know I try to steer the conversation away from the CPA test as much as possible. It is actually quite exhausting, How do you guys deal with this?

AUD-77
BEC-70,73,68,74 SH##!!!!!, 80
REG-73,76
FAR -74,82

Ethics here I come!!

[Anonymous]

It's imperative to go berzerker on everyone you see until you pass 3 out of 4 exams. It's all downhill from there.

It's not required, although it may make you feel better to go berzerker after you pass three exams.

Being 3/4 there, I speak from experience.

[rana_cali]

I know exactly what ur going through. I try to avoid this topic as much as possible. I used to tell my parents (and friends) when I had exams and it got really frustrating because they were always curious to see if I passed, which adds so much pressure.

Now I don't tell ANYONE when I have an exam. That way, it's less pressure. I study at my own pace, and once I'm ready to take an exam, I take a half day off of work or call in sick and I go and take it. No one at work needs to know cuz then ur boss or friends are all up in ur business with questions like “How many exams do u still have” or “When do ur results come out?”

AUD: 84
FAR: 75
BEC: 78
REG: 75

DONE-ZO!!!!!!!!

REG: Used Becker 2014 book, NINJA MCQ, Ninja notes, ninja audio
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CFE since Oct. 2013.

[CPA50]

Hi Crunch, that's tough! Hopefully the meaning behind it is that they really want to see you pass and succeed, it's just coming out like a criticism. I limit who I tell to those who I know will be supportive. I usually tell people the general timing of the tests and score release and then tell them if I don't volunteer that I passed, don't ask me. Be honest and tell them that the tests are very difficult and that you need their undying love and support in order to pass 🙂

AUD - 80
BEC - 77
FAR - 80
REG - 80

3 years

+ 16 tests

+ 2 expired sections

= DONE FOREVER!

AUD 88 (expired), 80 retake
FAR 64,69,67,73,67,73,73,73, August 3
REG 75 (expired) September 7
BEC 72, 77

The adventure continues...

[Tncincy]

Avoid talking…..i stopped after I needed to change my test dates. I don't know why I felt to obligated to tell everyone the dates, and scores. They(family and friends) used these opportunities to compare me to others or decided if I am cut out for accounting. Who asked them anyway. It is very aggravating, but it's my decision if I will continue or when I will take the test. I can't take the stress so I am doing what I have to do and skipping the constant updates. I am wondering if they will be happy when (not if) I pass.

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

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

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